Sri Lankan women’s cricket etched a golden chapter into its history books on Friday, as opener Imesha Dulani delivered a masterclass against Pakistan, etching her name alongside elite company by becoming only the second Sri Lankan woman to score a T20I century.
Who Is Imesha Dulani? All About Her Personal Life and Professional Career
Dulani was born on January 20, 2002, and her full name is Imesha Dulani Witharana. Other than her professional cricket career, details regarding her personal life are not widely documented in public sources.
Imesha Dulani becomes only the second Sri Lankan woman to score a T20I century đź‘Ź
She powered the chase of 177 with an unbeaten 101 off 64 balls (17×4, 1×6) 🔥🏏#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/tU5jMOFpfb— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) July 31, 2026
Dulani’s journey to the international stage is built on a foundation of steady domestic progression. She made her domestic List A breakthrough during the 2019-20 season, representing the Kandy District. Her consistent ability to accumulate runs in provincial matches and age-group tournaments quickly caught the eye of national selectors.
Well before her senior debut, she was named as an uncapped player in Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2021 Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe and later served as a reserve player for the 2022 Commonwealth Games Qualifier in Malaysia.
Dulani officially broke into international cricket in 2023. She earned her ODI debut against Bangladesh on April 29, 2023, and followed it up by making her T20I debut against New Zealand on July 12, 2023. Over her career spanning multiple formats, she has embraced the responsibility of anchoring the top order.
Her statistics reflect a player adjusting to the demands of international competition: across her early ODI appearances, she accumulated 142 runs with a top score of 56. In the T20I format, she has steadily built her credentials, accumulating 398 runs across 17 matches now, per Cricinfo.
Beyond bilateral series, Dulani has gained invaluable experience representing Sri Lanka in major global tournaments and multi-sport events, including winning a silver medal at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.
Known for her calm demeanor at the crease, ability to rotate the strike efficiently, and sensible shot selection, she represents the modern face of Sri Lankan batting.
This maiden international century marks a monumental turning point in Dulani’s career, cementing her status as a vital pillar of Sri Lanka’s batting lineup.
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