Dilshan Madushanka is a Sri Lankan cricketer who plays limited-overs international cricket for Sri Lanka. He studied at Hungama Vijayaba Central College.
He made his first-class debut on 13 March 2020 for Colts Cricket Club in the Premier League Tournament. In October 2020, he was picked by Dambulla Viiking for the first Lanka Premier League season and made his T20 debut on 9 December 2020.
In August 2021, he played for SLC Blues in the SLC Invitational T20 League. Later in November 2021, he was selected by Galle Gladiators in the Lanka Premier League draft. In July 2022, he joined Jaffna Kings for the third LPL season.
Dilshan Madushanka Records and Achievements
Dilshan Madushanka was part of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Sri Lanka squad and took a five-wicket haul against Nigeria national cricket team in the plate quarter-final in 2020. He was repeatedly selected in Sri Lanka squads between 2020 and 2022 for series against teams like South Africa, West Indies, Bangladesh and Pakistan across formats.
Madushanka made his T20I debut against Afghanistan national cricket team in the 2022 Asia Cup. He later made his ODI debut against India national cricket team in January 2023, taking Rohit Sharma’s wicket as his first ODI scalp. In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, he picked up 21 wickets in 9 matches and recorded a five-wicket haul of 5/80 against India at Wankhede Stadium.
Dilshan Madushanka Career Stats
In Test cricket, Dilshan Madushanka has played 1 match but has not taken any wickets yet. In ODIs, he has played 28 matches and taken 50 wickets. His best bowling figures are 5 for 80. He has 2 four-wicket hauls and 1 five-wicket haul in ODIs. In T20Is, he has played 17 matches and taken 17 wickets. His best T20I figures are 3 for 24.
In First-Class cricket, Madushanka has played 17 matches and taken 47 wickets. His best bowling performance is 6 for 33. He has 1 four-wicket haul and 1 five-wicket haul. In List A cricket, he has played 47 matches and taken 90 wickets. His best figures are 5 for 40. He has 5 four-wicket hauls and 2 five-wicket hauls.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 28 | 50 | 5/80 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| T20Is | 17 | 17 | 3/24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 17 | 47 | 6/33 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| List A | 47 | 90 | 5/40 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Dilshan Madushanka’s Personal Life
Dilshan Madushanka was born on September 18, 2000. He developed an interest in cricket when he was very young, starting with soft-ball cricket around age six. His family did not have much money for cricket gear, so he sometimes borrowed shoes from friends to keep playing and improving.
His mother, K.G. Nilanthi, supported his cricket dream from the start. His father, Sujith Krishnath, who worked as a fisherman, was initially unsure because he wanted Dilshan to focus more on studies. Later, he also became proud when he saw his success.
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas noticed his talent and helped him join the Under-19 setup. Vaas also helped him learn better control over swing bowling and accuracy in line and length. After gaining experience in domestic cricket and the Lanka Premier League, he became one of the higher-valued players in that league.
He made his international debut for Sri Lanka in 2022 in a T20 match against Afghanistan. For him, playing for his country was always the main goal rather than money or fame. His family and villagers are very proud of his achievements and often watch his matches together.
Dilshan Madushanka Contract
For IPL 2026, Dilshan Madushanka has been retained and is available for selection. He was also named as a replacement in Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad after Matheesha Pathirana’s injury, and the ICC technical committee approved his participation.
Mumbai Indians bought Dilshan Madushanka for ₹4.6 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. There was a bidding war with Lucknow Super Giants before Mumbai Indians secured him.
FAQs
Q. When did Dilshan Madushanka make his T20I debut?
A. Dilshan Madushanka made his T20I debut in August 2022 during the Asia Cup.
Q. Which team did Dilshan Madushanka take his first ODI wicket against?
A. Dilshan Madushanka took his first ODI wicket by dismissing Rohit Sharma of India.
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