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Janith Liyanage, Sri Lanka
Janith Liyanage is an Sri lankan cricketer who plays for the team Sri Lanka. Janith Liyanage was born on Jul 12, 1995; and as of 2026, He is 31 years old. Janith Liyanage is a batter from Sri Lanka and bats right handed.
In his Test career to date, Janith Liyanage has played matches to date in his Test career and has scored 0 runs, with an average of . Janith Liyanage has hit 0 fours and sixes in his Test career.On Jan 1970, he played his recent Test match against at , scoring runs off balls.
In Janith Liyanage's ODI career, He has played 36 matches to date in his Odi career and has scored 1,034 runs, with an average of 44.96. Janith Liyanage has hit 78 fours and 28 sixes in his Odi career.One of his recent Odi matches took place in Mar 2026 at Sabina Park, Kingston, where He contributed 44 runs off 29 balls.
Janith Liyanage has played 14 matches to date in his T20 career and has scored 181 runs, with an average of 22.63. Janith Liyanage has hit 13 fours and 3 sixes in his T20 career.In his most recent T20 match against Pakistan at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, which took place in Jan 1970, Janith Liyanage contributed 5 runs off 3 balls to his team's total.
Janith LiyanageSri Lanka
- Born: Jul 12, 1995 (31 years)
- Birth Place: Sri Lanka
- Role: Batter
- Batting Style: Right Handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm fast medium
Profile
Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi is a right-handed batting all-rounder known for his steady rise through the ranks of Sri Lankan cricket. Educated at Lalith Athulathmudali Maha Vidyalaya and later at St. Peter’s College, Colombo, Liyanage honed his cricketing skills from a young age. He made his first-class debut for Ragama Cricket Club in January 2015, marking the beginning of a prolific domestic career. Over the years, Liyanage has represented various domestic teams, including Badureliya Sports Club, Mannar District, Dambulla Sixers, Galle Marvels, Kandy Falcons, SLC Blues, SLC Greens, Jaffna, and the Sri Lanka A team. His consistent performances in the domestic circuit, particularly in first-class and List A matches, showcased his potential as a reliable middle-order batter and a handy medium-pace bowler. Liyanage's international journey began with his T20I debut against Australia in February 2022. However, it was in the One Day International format that he truly made his mark. He debuted in ODIs against Zimbabwe in January 2024, where he played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka's series victory, earning the Player of the Series award. His standout performance included a match-winning 95-run innings in the second ODI, which earned him the Player of the Match accolade. Continuing his impressive form, Liyanage was instrumental in Sri Lanka's ODI series against Bangladesh in March 2024. He scored a composed 67 runs in the first match and followed it up with his maiden ODI century, an unbeaten 101, in the third match, solidifying his reputation as a dependable middle-order batter. In domestic cricket, Liyanage has been a consistent performer. In first-class cricket, he has accumulated over 3,900 runs, including six centuries and 27 half-centuries, with a top score of 140. His List A career boasts over 3,300 runs, featuring five centuries and 20 fifties, with a highest score of 130. Liyanage's journey from domestic cricket to the international arena is a testament to his dedication and skill. With a solid technique, temperament, and the ability to perform under pressure, he is poised to be a mainstay in Sri Lanka's batting lineup across formats.
Career Information
| Last ODI: | vs West Indies at Sabina Park, June 6, 2026 |
| Last T20I: | vs Pakistan at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, February 28, 2026 |
Batting Career Summary
| MAT | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 100s | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 36 | 7 | 1034 | 101 | 44.96 | 87.04 | 1 | 7 | 78 | 28 | 8 | 0 |
| T20 | 14 | 5 | 181 | 41 | 22.63 | 103.43 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| MAT | Wkts | AVG | ECON | Best | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 36 | 3 | 117.00 | 5.37 | 16/1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 14 | 0 | - | 13.71 | 14/0 | 0 | 0 |
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