Sri Lanka's captain, Chamari Athapaththu, is determined to see her team in the semi-finals of the World Cup if they qualify, following their recent success in South Africa and other tournaments. She expressed confidence in her team's potential, especially after their recent achievements and the growing prowess of the national team. Athapaththu's leadership has been instrumental in Sri Lanka's victories, and she is optimistic about their chances of qualifying for the upcoming World Cup events.

• Athapaththu scored the third-highest individual score in women's ODIs with 195 not out.
• Sri Lanka has won T20I series against Bangladesh, in England, and South Africa, and reached the final of the Asian Games in the last 12 months.
• They've also won ODI series against Bangladesh and New Zealand and took a game off South Africa, positioning them well for automatic qualification for the 2025 ODI World Cup.

• Sri Lanka must do well against West Indies and Ireland to secure points needed for top-five qualification.
• The team must perform consistently in the upcoming T20 World Cup Qualifiers in the UAE to secure a spot in the tournament.

If Sri Lanka qualifies for the World Cup events, Athapaththu may continue as captain, but she is also focused on grooming young players for the future of Sri Lankan cricket.

Athapaththu's determination to lead her team to success and her commitment to the development of young players highlight her leadership and the potential of Sri Lankan cricket on the international stage.