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Dilshan Madushanka

Dilshan Madushanka is a left-arm fast-medium bowler who plays for Sri Lanka National Team. Known for his sharp swing and early breakthroughs, he became a household name during the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, finishing as one of the leading wicket-takers.

Madushanka was signed by SRH for the 2026 season as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse. He impressed early, making a successful impact in his debut match against the Delhi Capitals by taking crucial powerplay wickets.

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Full Name
Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Born
18 September 2000
Country
Sri Lanka
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Left Arm Fast Medium
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Sri Lanka A vs New Zealand A · 2nd unofficial ODI List A April 8, 2026 1 2 0 0 50.00
Sri Lanka A vs New Zealand A · 1st Unofficial ODI List A April 5, 2026 3 3 0 0 100.00
England vs Sri Lanka · Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 v Y4) T20I February 22, 2026 0 2 0 0 0.00
SLC Greens vs SLC Blues · Match 4 T20 August 11, 2025 1 4 0 0 25.00
SLC Blues vs SLC Greens · Match 1 T20 August 7, 2025 3 3 0 0 100.00
Sri Lanka A vs Ireland A · Match 1 List A April 13, 2025 7 4 1 0 175.00

Major Teams Represented

  • Current Teams: Sri Lanka National Team, Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL 2026)
  • Past Teams: Mumbai Indians, Durban's Super Giants, Jaffna Kings, Galle Gladiators, Dambulla Sixers, Multan Sultans, Sri Lanka Under-19, Sri Lanka A

International Debuts

  • ODI (One Day International): January 10, 2023, vs. India
  • T20I (Twenty20 International): August 27, 2022, vs. Afghanistan
  • Test: July 24, 2023, vs. Pakistan

IPL Career

  • 2026 IPL Transfer: Joined Sunrisers Hyderabad as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse.
  • IPL Debut: vs. Delhi Capitals at Hyderabad, April 21, 2026

Trophies And Awards

  • Lanka Premier League (LPL): Champion with the Jaffna Kings
  • Awards: Player of the Match (ODI, vs. Zimbabwe)

Records And Highlights

  • 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup: Finished as one of the standout bowlers of the tournament, taking 21 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 25.00. This included a brilliant 5-wicket haul against India.
  • Maiden T20I Wicket: Took two wickets on his T20I debut, famously dismissing opening batter Ibrahim Zadran.
  • Maiden ODI Wicket: Dismissed Indian captain Rohit Sharma for his very first ODI wicket in January 2023.