Inoka Ranaweera

Kaluwa Dewage Inoka Ranaweera, born on February 18, 1986, in Balapitiya, Sri Lanka, is an experienced left-arm orthodox spinner and right-handed batter for the Sri Lanka women's national cricket team. She has been a pivotal bowler for Sri Lanka since her international debut in 2010 and has also captained the team in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Inoka has played over 70 ODIs and 80 T20 Internationals, taking more than 70 wickets in ODIs and over 90 wickets in T20Is, with notable bowling performances including an ODI hat-trick against New Zealand in 2015, making her the first Sri Lankan woman to achieve this milestone.

Known for her economical bowling and control in the middle overs, she has been a key player in major tournaments such as the ICC Women's World T20, Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, and the Commonwealth Games. Inoka has also won the Sri Lanka Cricket award for Women's ODI Bowler of the Year in 2016 and 2017. Her experience, leadership skills, and steady bowling make her one of the most valuable senior players in the Sri Lankan women's cricket team.