Shashikala Siriwardene
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Hettimulla Appuhamilage Shashikala Dedunu Siriwardene (born 14 February 1985) in Colombo
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is often referred to as the capital of the country, since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is a satellite city of Colombo...

 is the captain of the Sri Lankan women's cricket team
Sri Lankan women's cricket team
The Sri Lankan women's cricket team is the team that represents the country of Sri Lanka in international women's cricket matches.-1990s:Sri Lanka's international debut came in 1997 with a three match ODI series against The Netherlands, which they lost 2-1...

. She made her ODI debut against West Indies at Kingstown
Kingstown
Kingstown is the chief port of Saint Vincent, and the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. With a population of 25,418 Kingstown is a centre for the island's agricultural industry and a port of entry for tourists...

, St. Vincent
Saint Vincent (island)
Saint Vincent is a volcanic island in the Caribbean. It is the largest island of the chain called Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is located in the Caribbean Sea, between Saint Lucia and Grenada. It is composed of partially submerged volcanic mountains...

 in March 2003. She took 2-20 and also scored a brisk 29 in that match, which was ultimately won by the Sri Lankans. Her best bowling figures of 4-11 was recorded against Pakistan
Pakistani women's cricket team
The Pakistan national women's cricket team is a professional cricket team that represents Pakistan in international women's cricket matches.-1990s:...

 in the 2005-06 Women's Asia Cup
Women's Asia Cup
The ACC Women's Asia Cup is an international One Day International cricket tournament contested by women's cricket teams from Asia. It has been played four times to date.-2004:...

 in Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...

. Other notable performances include her 4-34 also against Pakistan
Pakistani women's cricket team
The Pakistan national women's cricket team is a professional cricket team that represents Pakistan in international women's cricket matches.-1990s:...

 in the 2006-07 Women's Asia Cup
Women's Asia Cup
The ACC Women's Asia Cup is an international One Day International cricket tournament contested by women's cricket teams from Asia. It has been played four times to date.-2004:...

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