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Avishka Fernando

Avishka Fernando is a dynamic Sri Lankan right-handed opening batsman known for aggressive scoring, playing for Sri Lanka internationally and teams like Chattogram Royals in the BPL; born April 5, 1998, he debuted internationally in 2016, boasts records like most Youth ODI runs for SL, and excels in limited-overs cricket with ODI centuries, notably a World Cup ton against West Indies, showcasing talent from school to national level with potential to revive Sri Lankan batting. 

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Full Name
Weerahandige Inol Avishka Fernando
Born
April 5, 1998
Place Of Birth
Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
Country
Sri Lanka
Role
Batter
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm Medium Fast
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Sri Lanka A vs India A · Match 4 List A June 15, 2026 29 18 5 1 161.11
Sri Lanka A vs Afghanistan A · Match 3 List A June 13, 2026 108 79 14 3 136.71
Sri Lanka A vs India A · Match 1 List A June 9, 2026 45 59 7 0 76.27
Quetta Qavalry vs Aspin Stallions · Qualifier 1 T10 November 29, 2025 6 5 1 0 120.00
Royal Champs vs Aspin Stallions · Match 22 T10 November 26, 2025 12 9 0 1 133.33
Quetta Qavalry vs Aspin Stallions · Match 16 T10 November 23, 2025 23 12 2 1 191.67

Major Represented Teams

  • National: Sri Lanka
  • Domestic (SL): Colts Cricket Club, Sri Lanka U19, Kandy, Colombo
  • Franchise (BPL): Chattogram Royals (also Chattogram Challengers), Khulna Tigers, Bangla Tigers, Jaffna Kings (Jaffna Stallions)
  • Other: Sri Lanka A, Team Abu Dhabi, Quetta Gladiators, Sharjah Warriors 

International Debuts

  • ODI: August 31, 2016, for Sri Lanka against Australia in Dambulla.
  • T20I: March 19, 2019, for Sri Lanka against South Africa in Cape Town.
  • Test: January 22, 2021, for Sri Lanka against West Indies. 

Records & Achievements

  • Most runs (1379) in Youth ODI history for Sri Lanka.
  • Most centuries (4) for Sri Lanka in Youth ODIs.
  • Scored a century in the 2019 ICC World Cup against West Indies, showcasing his potential. 

Key Statistics

  • ODI: Scored 1589 runs with 4 centuries, including a high score of 127.
  • T20: Recorded 376 runs with a high score of 37 (Note: T20 stats often reflect franchise/domestic leagues).
  • List A: Achieved multiple centuries, including 100 off 79 balls for SSC and 125* for Colts CC in late 2023/early 2024. 

Career Highlights

  • Early Promise: Dominated school cricket, scoring a 1000 runs as a 14-year-old, and shone at the U19 level, including a century against Australia U19.
  • World Cup Success: Scored a memorable century against the West Indies in the 2019 ICC World Cup.
  • BPL Presence: A key player for Chattogram Royals in the BPL, known for his aggressive batting. 

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