Name:

Madushanka, Dilshan L

Date of Birth:

18 Sep 2000

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Hambantota

Career:

Test: 2023 - current
ODI: 2023 - current
T20: 2022 - current

Teams:

Sri Lanka (Country)

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Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka (born 18 September 2000 in Hambantota, Sri Lanka) is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and a right-handed lower-order batter. He progressed through Sri Lanka’s junior cricket system before establishing himself in the senior national team. He made his T20 International debut against Afghanistan in August 2022 and his One-Day International debut against India in January 2023.

Rise to Prominence

Madushanka rose to prominence during the 2023 Asia Cup and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India. His ability to swing the new ball, generate pace, and target the stumps made him a vital component of Sri Lanka’s bowling attack. His standout performances at the World Cup included a brilliant haul of five wickets for 80 runs against India in Mumbai, showcasing his capability to trouble the world's leading batters.

Impact and Role in the Team

Madushanka has continued to deliver crucial performances for Sri Lanka, including a memorable ODI hat-trick against Zimbabwe in August 2025 that helped secure a thrilling seven-run victory.

His unique left-arm angle adds essential variety to Sri Lanka’s pace attack, particularly during the powerplay overs. Backed by his proven wicket-taking prowess and growing experience in both international and franchise cricket, he remains a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s fast-bowling arsenal across limited-overs formats.

Source: CricketCrowd Staff Reporter