Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 18/02/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Balapitiya, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about Inoka Ranaweera
01/03/2025
During the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, Inoka Ranaweera delivered a standout performance against India, claiming four wickets in a single match. Her bowling display highlighted her experience and impact on Sri Lanka’s campaign in the tournament.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Famous for | Being the second-oldest cricketer to bag a four-wicket haul in women’s ODIs and the first Sri Lankan woman to take a hat-trick in an ODI |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Prajapathi Gothami Ballika Maha Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Career
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| Coach/Mentor | Rumesh Ratnayake | ||||||||||||
| Batting Style | Left-handed | ||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||||||||||||
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| Records | In November 2015, created history by taking a hat-trick against New Zealand in an ODI, becoming the first Sri Lankan woman to achieve this. | ||||||||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/inoka_ranaweera18/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/inoka.ranaweera.9/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Inoka Ranaweera is a former One Day International (ODI) captain of the women’s national team. | |
| 2. She hails from a small coastal town in Sri Lanka and grew up in a family not deeply involved in sports, but they supported her passion. | |
| 3. Excelling in academics and sports from a young age, she benefited from a local government school's platform to showcase her talent. | |
| 4. Her professional domestic cricket career began in 2003 with her debut for the Galle district. | |
| 5. Her international debut was on 17 May 2010 in a T20 match against West Indies, where she quickly became known for her left-arm spin bowling. | |
| 6. Inoka's successful bowling years were between 2015 and 2017, during which she captured 43 wickets. | |
| 7. She was selected for Sri Lanka’s team in tournaments such as the 2021 Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. | |
| 8. In the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, she stood out with a remarkable performance against India, taking four wickets. | |
| 9. She is the second-oldest cricketer to achieve a four-wicket haul in women’s ODIs, with her notable accomplishment being the oldest at the Women's World Cup. | |
| 10. Despite her fame as a cricketer, Inoka leads a private personal life. | |
| 11. She was named in the Sri Lanka squad for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. |