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Home  »  Cricket  »  Players  »  Arjuna Ranatunga

Arjuna Ranatunga, Sri Lanka

Arjuna Ranatunga, a former Sri lankan cricketer, was born on Dec 01, 1963. As of 2026, he is 63 years old and remains a prominent figure in cricket. Arjuna Ranatunga is a Left Handed batter and one of the greatest batters in the game.

Arjuna Ranatunga's cricket career spanned an impressive period from 1982 to 2000, during which he made significant contributions to the sport. His time on the field showcased his skills and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on the game.

In his Test cricket journey, Arjuna Ranatunga has played 93 matches in his Test career and has scored 5,105 runs, with an average of 35.70. Arjuna Ranatunga has hit 509 fours and 31 sixes in his Test career.

In ODI Internationals career, Arjuna Ranatunga has played 269 matches to date in his Odi career and has scored 7,456 runs, with an average of 35.85. Arjuna Ranatunga has hit 525 fours and 64 sixes in his Odi career.

Arjuna Ranatunga
Arjuna RanatungaSri Lanka
  • Born: Dec 1, 1963 (62 years)
  • Period: (1982-2000)
  • Batting Style: Left Handed
  • Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium

Captaincy Records

Matches-Won-Lost Tosses Won Runs Scored Batting Average
TEST 56-12-19 29 (51.79%) 3118 36.26
ODI 193-89-95 102 (52.85%) 5608 37.64

Batting Career Summary

MAT NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 4s 6s CT ST
TEST 93 12 5105 135* 35.70 N/A 4 38 509 31 - -
ODI 269 47 7456 131* 35.85 77.90 4 49 525 64 - -

Bowling Career Summary

MAT Ov M Wkts AVG ECON Best 5w 10w
TEST 93 395.3 114 16 65.00 2.63 2/17 0 0
ODI 269 785.0 21 79 47.56 4.79 4/14 0 0

Home/Away By Year By Opponent By Position

Home/Away Record (Batting)

TEST ODI
Venue Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Home 76 6 2851 135* 40.73 4 22 25 0
Away 79 6 2254 90 30.88 0 16 19 0
Overall 155 12 5105 135* 35.70 4 38 47 0
Venue MAT NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 CT ST
Home 68 18 1908 131* 46.54 86.14 2 14 13 0
Away 201 29 5548 102* 33.22 75.42 2 35 50 0
Overall 269 47 7456 131* 35.85 77.90 4 49 63 0

Home/Away Record (Bowling)

TEST ODI
Venue Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Home 203.4 70 9 470 52.22 2.31 135.78 2/17 0 0
Away 191.5 44 7 570 81.43 2.97 164.43 2/60 0 0
Overall 395.3 114 16 1040 65.00 2.63 148.31 2/17 0 0
Venue Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 4w
Home 212.4 9 28 917 32.75 4.31 45.57 3/23 0
Away 572.2 12 51 2840 55.69 4.96 67.33 4/14 1
Overall 785 21 79 3757 47.56 4.79 59.62 4/14 1

By Year Record (Batting)

TEST ODI
Year MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
1982 4 8 0 144 54 18.00 0 1 1 0
1983 1 2 0 122 90 61.00 0 1 0 0
1984 4 8 0 255 84 31.88 0 3 3 0
1985 6 10 1 354 111 39.33 1 1 3 0
1986 5 8 1 432 135* 61.71 1 4 1 0
1987 2 3 0 47 30 15.67 0 0 2 0
1988 2 4 0 183 78 45.75 0 2 1 0
1989 2 3 0 84 38 28.00 0 0 3 0
1990 1 2 0 43 42 21.50 0 0 0 0
1991 5 7 1 160 55 26.67 0 1 1 0
1992 6 8 0 278 127 34.75 1 1 4 0
1993 8 13 1 511 131 42.58 1 3 1 0
1994 8 14 1 348 62 26.77 0 1 2 0
1995 7 14 1 510 90 39.23 0 5 3 0
1996 2 2 0 81 75 40.50 0 1 1 0
1997 11 19 1 528 86 29.33 0 4 7 0
1998 8 13 1 515 87* 42.92 0 5 2 0
1999 4 5 2 100 66 33.33 0 1 6 0
2000 7 12 2 410 88 41.00 0 4 6 0
Overall (19) 93 155 12 5105 135* 35.70 4 38 47 0
Year MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 CT ST
1982 4 4 2 68 42 34.00 78.16 0 0 0 0
1983 10 8 1 145 55* 20.71 80.56 0 1 3 0
1984 7 7 1 138 50* 23.00 66.35 0 1 3 0
1985 13 13 3 283 64 28.30 88.44 0 2 1 0
1986 12 11 2 324 74* 36.00 76.96 0 2 2 0
1987 9 9 2 342 86* 48.86 78.08 0 3 3 0
1988 15 15 1 340 67 24.29 74.07 0 1 3 0
1989 10 10 1 237 71* 26.33 61.24 0 2 4 0
1990 15 15 5 565 85* 56.50 80.37 0 5 2 0
1991 4 4 0 152 50 38.00 72.73 0 1 1 0
1992 14 11 3 360 88* 45.00 80.72 0 2 2 0
1993 23 22 3 572 83* 30.11 79.67 0 4 5 0
1994 22 21 4 840 101* 49.41 86.24 1 6 5 0
1995 17 16 2 452 102* 32.29 81.00 1 2 4 0
1996 25 23 6 607 75* 35.71 78.93 0 2 6 0
1997 28 25 6 815 131* 42.89 78.44 1 7 6 0
1998 22 22 4 796 102 44.22 75.38 1 6 7 0
1999 19 19 1 420 76 23.33 70.12 0 2 6 0
Overall (18) 269 255 47 7456 131* 35.85 77.90 4 49 63 0

By Year Record (Bowling)

TEST ODI
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
1982 1.0 0 0 12 12.00 0 0
1983 19.0 2 1 72 72.00 3.79 114.00 1/72 0 0
1984 52.0 17 4 89 22.25 1.71 78.00 2/17 0 0
1985 71.0 21 2 195 97.50 2.75 213.00 1/8 0 0
1986 47.3 16 2 160 80.00 3.37 142.50 1/26 0 0
1987 27.0 12 0 48 1.78 0 0
1988 22.4 9 2 38 19.00 1.68 68.00 1/6 0 0
1989 19.0 1 0 74 3.89 0 0
1990 5.0 2 0 4 0.80 0 0
1991 41.1 7 3 117 39.00 2.84 82.33 2/60 0 0
1992 14.0 6 0 42 3.00 0 0
1993 15.0 4 0 30 2.00 0 0
1994 26.0 4 0 61 2.35 0 0
1997 33.1 12 2 85 42.50 2.56 99.50 1/29 0 0
2000 2.0 1 0 13 6.50 0 0
Overall (15) 395.3 114 16 1040 65.00 2.63 148.31 2/17 0 0
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 4w
1982 18.0 0 1 104 104.00 5.78 108.00 1/36 0
1983 74.1 3 5 388 77.60 5.23 89.00 2/26 0
1984 50.4 2 12 212 17.67 4.18 25.33 3/23 0
1985 52.1 1 5 292 58.40 5.60 62.60 1/23 0
1986 57.0 4 11 220 20.00 3.86 31.09 4/14 1
1987 37.0 0 4 213 53.25 5.76 55.50 2/42 0
1988 102.0 1 9 497 55.22 4.87 68.00 2/27 0
1989 62.0 2 7 285 40.71 4.60 53.14 3/41 0
1990 79.0 1 1 358 358.00 4.53 474.00 1/36 0
1991 26.0 0 3 116 38.67 4.46 52.00 2/39 0
1992 34.0 2 3 173 57.67 5.09 68.00 2/26 0
1993 56.0 2 6 282 47.00 5.04 56.00 2/24 0
1994 59.0 1 3 250 83.33 4.24 118.00 1/23 0
1995 39.0 2 4 146 36.50 3.74 58.50 2/21 0
1996 28.0 0 5 163 32.60 5.82 33.60 2/31 0
1997 11.0 0 0 58 5.27 0
Overall (16) 785 21 79 3757 47.56 4.79 59.62 4/14 1

By Position Record (Batting)

TEST ODI
Position Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
4 5 0 202 58 40.40 0 3 0 0
5 82 4 2665 135* 34.17 2 19 18 0
6 54 5 1907 131 38.92 2 14 24 0
7 11 3 297 87* 37.13 0 2 2 0
8 3 0 34 21 11.33 0 0 0 0
Overall 155 12 5105 135* 35.70 4 38 47 0
Position Innings NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 CT ST
Opening 1 0 5 5 5.00 33.33 0 0 0 0
3 5 0 138 55 27.60 84.15 0 1 1 0
4 36 6 1272 131* 42.40 82.87 2 8 8 0
5 153 32 4675 102* 38.64 79.71 2 33 37 0
6 55 7 1253 83* 26.10 67.88 0 6 13 0
7 5 2 113 63* 37.67 77.40 0 1 2 0
Overall 255 47 7456 131* 35.85 77.90 4 49 63 0

By Opponent Record (Batting)

TEST ODI
Team MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG The Hundred 50 CT ST
Australia 12 19 3 673 127 42.06 1 3 10 0
England 5 9 0 373 84 41.44 0 5 2 0
India 20 33 1 867 111 27.09 1 5 8 0
New Zealand 16 27 1 824 90 31.69 0 7 8 0
Pakistan 22 39 3 1210 135* 33.61 1 9 14 0
South Africa 8 14 1 583 131 44.85 1 4 4 0
West Indies 3 5 1 171 72* 42.75 0 1 0 0
Zimbabwe 7 9 2 404 87* 57.71 0 4 1 0
Overall (8) 93 155 12 5105 135* 35.70 4 38 47 0
Team MAT Innings NO Runs HS AVG SR The Hundred 50 CT ST
Australia 33 31 6 833 71* 33.32 73.98 0 5 5 0
Bangladesh 4 4 2 227 71 113.50 97.42 0 3 1 0
England 18 17 0 451 76 26.53 67.51 0 1 8 0
India 56 51 8 1455 131* 33.84 82.30 1 7 12 0
Kenya 3 3 2 150 75* 150.00 107.91 0 2 0 0
New Zealand 35 33 5 840 102 30.00 71.79 1 3 7 0
Pakistan 67 63 11 1861 102* 35.79 81.16 2 12 11 0
South Africa 16 16 2 442 93* 31.57 68.74 0 4 8 0
West Indies 22 22 7 756 87* 50.40 73.26 0 8 6 0
Zimbabwe 15 15 4 441 88* 40.09 88.38 0 4 5 0
Overall (10) 269 255 47 7456 131* 35.85 77.90 4 49 63 0

By Opponent Record (Bowling)

TEST ODI
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 5w 10w
Australia 47.0 5 1 173 173.00 3.68 282.00 1/72 0 0
England 18.4 8 2 31 15.50 1.66 56.00 1/6 0 0
India 122.0 45 3 295 98.33 2.42 244.00 1/8 0 0
New Zealand 129.1 36 8 309 38.63 2.39 96.88 2/17 0 0
Pakistan 61.4 18 2 189 94.50 3.06 185.00 1/26 0 0
South Africa 2.0 0 0 6 3.00 0 0
West Indies 4.0 1 0 6 1.50 0 0
Zimbabwe 11.0 1 0 31 2.82 0 0
Overall (8) 395.3 114 16 1040 65.00 2.63 148.31 2/17 0 0
Year Ov M Wkts Runs AVG ECON SR Best 4w
Australia 100.0 4 9 522 58.00 5.22 66.67 3/41 0
Bangladesh 16.0 1 2 57 28.50 3.56 48.00 2/17 0
England 39.1 0 3 187 62.33 4.77 78.33 2/39 0
India 133.0 1 14 683 48.79 5.14 57.00 4/14 1
Kenya 8.0 0 3 41 13.67 5.13 16.00 2/31 0
New Zealand 153.4 6 19 702 36.95 4.57 48.53 3/23 0
Pakistan 223.0 4 17 1017 59.82 4.56 78.71 3/38 0
South Africa 22.0 1 3 81 27.00 3.68 44.00 2/26 0
West Indies 60.1 3 6 308 51.33 5.12 60.17 2/24 0
Zimbabwe 30.0 1 3 159 53.00 5.30 60.00 2/24 0
Overall (10) 785.0 21 79 3757 47.56 4.79 59.62 4/14 1
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