Rashmika Sewwandi
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Rashmika Sewwandi Hewalanka Geeganage |
| Born | 21 October 2006 |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Role | Batting All-rounder |
| International information | |
| National side | |
| Only T20I (cap 57) | 18 March 2025 v New Zealand |
| T20I shirt no. | 12 |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2023–present | Panadura Sports Club |
Source: Cricinfo, 4 July 2025 | |
Rashmika Sewwandi Hewalanka Geeganage (born 21 October 2006, known as Rashmika Sewwandi) is a Sri Lankan cricketer who plays for the Sri Lanka women's cricket team as a right-hand batter and right-arm fast bowler. She has also played for Sri Lanka women's under-19 cricket team.
Career
In January 2023, Sewwandi was named in Sri Lanka's squad for the 2023 Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup.[1]
In June 2024, she was named in Sri Lanka national team for the series against the West Indies.[2][3] In September 2024, she named in under-19 squad for the Tri-Series against New Zealand under-19 and Australia under-19 team.[4] She scored unbeaten 36 and took two wickets against New Zealand under-19 cricket team and Sri Lanka under-19 team registered 69 run victory over New Zealand.[5][6][7]
In December 2024, she was named in under-19 squad for the 2024 ACC Under-19 Women's T20 Asia Cup.[8] In January 2025, she also named in national under-19 cricket team squad for the 2025 Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, as vice-captain of the side.[9][10] She played four games in that tournament.[11]
In February 2025, Sewwandi named in ODI and T20I squad for the series against New Zealand.[12][13] She made her T20I debut in the same series on 18 March 2025.[14] In April 2025, she was named in Sri Lanka national team for the ODI Tri-Nation series against India and South Africa.[15]
References
- ^ "ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka Squad". Sri Lanka Cricket. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "Sri Lanka announces squad for the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies". Female Cricket. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "Sri Lanka invest in youth ahead of women's T20Is against West Indies". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "Sri Lanka U19 women announced squad for Tri-Series against Australia and New Zealand". Female Cricket. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "U19 T20 Tri Series 2024: Rashmika Sewwandi Stars As Sri Lanka U19 Register A Comprehensive Win Over New Zealand U19". Women’s CricInsight. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Rashmika Sewwandi's all-round prowess guides Sri Lanka U19 to a massive 69-run victory against New Zealand". Female Cricket. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "All-Round Brilliance from Rashmika Sewwandi Seals Commanding Win for Sri Lanka". The Papare. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "Sri Lanka squad announced for Women's U19 Asia Cup 2024". The Papare. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup | Sri Lanka Squad". Sri Lanka Cricket. 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Sri Lanka unveil squad for ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025". The Papare. 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Rashmika Sewwandi and Chamodi Praboda powers Sri Lanka U19 to a thumping 108-run victory against England U19". Female Cricket. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "U19 stars Manudi Nanayakkara and Rashmika Sewwandi earn spots in Sri Lanka's Senior squad for New Zealand series". Female Cricket. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "Sri Lanka leave out Inoka Ranaweera and Ama Kanchana for New Zealand tour". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "3rd T20I, Dunedin, March 18, 2025, Sri Lanka Women tour of New Zealand". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "New-look Sri Lanka squad announced for Women's ODI Tri-Series; 3 uncapped players included". Female Cricket. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
External links
- Rashmika Sewwandi at ESPNcricinfo
- Rashmika Sewwandi at CricketArchive (subscription required)