Dasun Shanaka

Dasun Shanaka Stats – Allrounder | Sri Lanka | Cricketer Profile

Sri Lanka – Allrounder | INTL 2015-2023

Dasun Shanaka Profile

Dasun Shanaka, the dynamic all-rounder from Sri Lanka, is making waves in the international cricket arena. Born in Negombo, Shanaka’s journey from a local cricket enthusiast to representing the national team is truly inspiring. Known for his aggressive batting style and handy medium-pace bowling, he has become a crucial asset for the Sri Lankan side in all formats. His ability to change the course of a game with both bat and ball has earned him accolades from cricket pundits worldwide. With a knack for performing under pressure, Shanaka’s match-winning innings and crucial wickets have often been the difference between victory and defeat for his team. As he continues to evolve and mature, cricket enthusiasts are keenly watching his progress, anticipating many more match-winning performances in the future. Dasun Shanaka is undoubtedly a name to remember in the world of cricket.

Dasun Shanaka Stats

Dasun Shanaka Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	6	12	2	140	66*	14	276	50.72	0	1	9	7	4	0
ODI	64	56	5	1193	108*	23.39	1287	92.69	2	3	96	39	15	0
T20I	88	83	18	1351	74*	20.78	1109	121.82	0	5	96	68	30	0
FC	65	94	10	3337	130	39.72	4900	68.1	9	18	309	113	45	0
List A	154	127	20	2689	108*	25.13	2925	91.93	2	7	197	105	55	0
T20	196	183	42	3892	131*	27.6	2750	141.52	3	15	280	225	65	0

Dasun Shanaka Bowling Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Test	6	8	762	431	13	3/46	5/112	33.15	3.39	58.6	0	0	0
ODI	64	41	930	879	27	5/43	5/43	32.55	5.67	34.4	0	1	0
T20I	88	41	397	538	25	3/16	3/16	21.52	8.13	15.8	0	0	0
FC	65	73	3585	2213	64	6/69	8/84	34.57	3.7	56	0	1	0
List A	154	92	2323	2071	74	5/43	5/43	27.98	5.34	31.3	0	1	0
T20	196	100	1161	1706	63	3/6	3/6	27.07	8.81	18.4	0	0	0

Dasun Shanaka Recent Matches

MATCH	Bat	Bowl	Date	Ground	Format
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh	24	3/28	09-Sep-2023	Colombo (RPS)	ODI # 4637
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan	5	0/32	05-Sep-2023	Lahore	ODI # 4633
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh	14*	1/16	31-Aug-2023	Pallekele	ODI # 4629
Titans vs Kandy	4	0/12	19-Aug-2023	Colombo (RPS)	T20
Titans vs Aura	12	1/1	17-Aug-2023	Colombo (RPS)	T20

Debut of Dasun Shanaka

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
TEST	England vs Sri Lanka	May 19 – 21, 2016	Leeds
ODI	Ireland vs Sri Lanka	June 16, 2016	Dublin (Malahide)
T20I	Sri Lanka vs Pakistan	August 01, 2015	Colombo (RPS)
FC	Lankan CC vs Sinhalese	January 27 – 29, 2012	Colombo (SSC)
LIST A	Tamil Union vs Sinhalese	December 06, 2011	Colombo (SSC)
T20	Sinhalese vs Burgher	March 26, 2012	Colombo (Bloomfield)

World Cup Performances – Early Days

Dasun Shanaka has been a part of Sri Lanka’s T20 campaigns, including their World T20 campaign in 2016. His performances in the shorter formats have been noteworthy, especially in T20Is.

Notable Achievements

• Dasun Shanaka is known for his explosive batting. He struck a Sri Lankan record of 16 sixes in an innings worth 123 from just 46 balls in club cricket in 2015.
• He made his mark on the international stage as a bowler, taking 3 for 16 on a Pune greentop against India.
• He became only the third Sri Lankan to pick a fifer on his ODI debut against Ireland and was named the Man of the Series.

Style of Play

Shanaka is an explosive middle-order batsman and a steady right-arm seam bowler. He has the ability to change the course of a match with his hard-hitting batting and can also chip in with crucial wickets.

International Career

Shanaka made his T20I debut against Pakistan in 2015. He has since been a part of the Sri Lankan team in various formats. His Test debut came against England in 2016, and he has been a regular in the ODI and T20I setups.

Domestic Cricket Performances

Shanaka has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket, representing teams like Sinhalese Sports Club. His performances in club cricket, especially his record-breaking innings, have been highlights of his domestic career.

Future Prospects

Given his all-round abilities and his recent performances, Shanaka is poised to be a crucial player for Sri Lanka in the coming years. His leadership skills were also on display when he led a weakened Sri Lankan side to a 3-0 victory against Pakistan in their backyard.

Trivia

• Shanaka was found guilty of ball tampering during a Test match against India at Nagpur in 2017 and was fined 75 percent of his match fees.
• He was named as the skipper of the T20I leg on the tour to Pakistan when most senior players opted out due to security concerns.

FAQs of Dasun Shanaka

Q1. When did Dasun Shanaka make his T20I debut for Sri Lanka?

A: Dasun Shanaka made his T20I debut for Sri Lanka against Pakistan on July 30, 2015.

Q2. What is a notable achievement of Dasun Shanaka in club cricket?

A: In club cricket, Dasun Shanaka struck a record-breaking innings in 2015, hitting 123 runs off just 46 balls, which included 16 sixes, a Sri Lankan record.

Q3. How did Dasun Shanaka showcase his leadership skills in international cricket?

A: Dasun Shanaka displayed his leadership prowess by captaining a young Sri Lankan side to a 3-0 T20I series victory against Pakistan in Pakistan, when many senior players opted out due to security concerns.