Hansima Karunaratne

Hansima Karunaratne is an exceptionally experienced, technically sound right-handed middle-order batter and handy right-arm medium-fast bowler who has long served as a resilient, stabilizing presence within Sri Lanka’s women's cricket setup. Born on October 4, 1993, she made her international breakthrough in early 2016 against India, quickly earning a reputation for her gritty defensive technique, excellent game awareness, and an innate ability to anchor an innings during top-order collapses.

Throughout her international career, Karunaratne has been a vital tactical asset across both the ODI and T20I formats, known for her street-smart running between the wickets and her capability to absorb pressure against high-quality spin and pace attacks alike. Her extensive experience in domestic cricket and steadfast reliability on the big stage earned her a spot in Sri Lanka's historic, championship-winning squad that captured the 2024 Women's T20 Asia Cup on home soil. As a seasoned veteran who provides invaluable squad depth and leadership ballast alongside Chamari Athapaththu, Karunaratne's versatile batting blueprint and immense big-match temperament remain crucial to Sri Lanka's middle-order stability.