Dunith Wellalage

  • Jan 09, 2003 (20 years)
  • Colombo
  • Left-hand bat
  • Left-arm orthodox
Player Batting Status
  M Inn NO Runs HS Avg SR 100 200 50 4s 6s
Test 1 2 0 29 18 14.5 61.7 0 0 0 3 0
ODI 18 15 3 207 42 17.25 76.95 0 0 0 16 5
Player Bowling Status
  M Inn B Runs Wkts BBI BBM Econ Avg SR 5W 10W
1 2 78 35 0 0/17 0/35 2.69 0.0 0.0 0 0
18 17 734 678 21 5/40 5/40 5.54 32.29 34.95 1 0
Biography

Having picked 9 wickets against Australia in his debut ODI series, Wellalage made a remarkable entry into ODIs for Sri Lanka in 2022. Not only did he pick 9 wickets, but the left-arm spinner was also the leading wicket taker of the series which Sri Lanka won 3-2. Fast forward to the 2023 Asia Cup, the left-arm spinner claimed his maiden 5-wicket haul against India and also chipped in with a handy knock of 42*, and although Sri Lanka lost that match, Wellalage was adjudged the player of the match for his all-round brilliance. In Indian conditions and tracks that will assist spin, Wellalage will be a potent weapon for Sri Lanka and players vulnerable against can be his victims. He also has the ability to bat down the order, hence Sri Lanka have found a good spin all-rounder in the form of Dunith Wellalage for the 2023 ODI World Cup.