Milan Rathnayaka, Sri Lanka

Milan Rathnayaka is an Sri lankan cricketer who plays for the team Sri Lanka. Milan Rathnayaka was born on Aug 01, 1996; and as of 2026, He is 30 years old. Milan Rathnayaka is a bowler from Sri Lanka and bowls . In his Test career to date, Milan Rathnayaka has played 7 matches to date in his Test career and He took 20 wickets, with an average of 30.30, conceding nearly 3.21 runs per over with a best individual figure of 5/124. In Milan Rathnayaka's Odi career, has played 3 matches to date in his Odi career and He took 0 wickets, with an average of -, conceding nearly 5.82 runs per over with a best individual figure of 0/10. Milan Rathnayaka has played matches to date in his T20 career and He took wickets, with an average of , conceding nearly runs per over with a best individual figure of .

Bowler

Sri Lanka

Milan Rathnayake

Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Milan Priyanath Rathnayaka

Born Aug 1, 1996 (30)

Birth Place Sri Lanka

Role Bowler

Batting Style Left Handed

Bowling Style Right-arm medium fast

Milan Rathnayake ICC Rankings

TEST

Batting

#103 (294Pts)

Bowling

#68 (325}Pts)

All Rounder

#43 (95Pts)

ODI

Batting

#344 (111Pts)

Bowling

#271 (97Pts)

All Rounder

#261 (10Pts)

Recent Matches

Test

Sri Lanka vs West Indies

Jul 3, 2026

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium North Sound, Saint Peters

ODI

Sri Lanka vs West Indies

Jun 6, 2026

Sabina Park, Kingston

Batting Career Summary

	MAT	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	SR	100s	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
TEST	7	1	252	72	28.00	57.01	0	1	26	4	3	0
ODI	3	0	22	22	11.00	68.75	0	0	3	0	1	0

Bowling Career Summary

	MAT	Wkts	AVG	ECON	Best	5w	10w
TEST	7	20	30.30	3.21	124/5	1	0
ODI	3	0	-	5.82	10/0	0	0

Milan Rathnayake's Last 10 Innings

TEST Innings

Vs West Indies	15 (43), 20 (20)
Vs West Indies	27 (52), 0 (3)

ODI Innings

Vs West Indies

0 (1)

Milan Rathnayake's International Debut

TEST

Aug 21, 2024

For:Sri Lanka

Vs:England

Venue:Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

ODI

Jul 2, 2025

For:Sri Lanka

Vs:Bangladesh

Venue:R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Teams Represented

Sri Lanka International

Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club Active Burgher Recreation Club Former Moors Sports Club Active Sri Lanka A Active Sri Lanka Cricket Board President XI Active Galle Active Tincomalee District Active Colombo Kaps Active Galle Gallants Active SLC Greys Active Aspin Stallions Active

Player Biography

Milan Rathnayake is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and left-handed lower-order batter who has steadily risen through the ranks of Sri Lankan cricket. Educated at Sri Sumangala College in Wariyapola, Rathnayake began his cricketing journey with the Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club, making his first-class debut in December 2016. He later represented Moors Sports Club, further honing his skills in domestic competitions.

Rathnayake's consistent performances in domestic cricket earned him a spot in the national team, and he made his Test debut against England at Old Trafford on August 21, 2024. In a challenging situation where Sri Lanka was struggling at 113 for 7, Rathnayake showcased remarkable resilience by scoring 72 runs off 135 balls. This innings not only helped his team recover but also set a new record for the highest score by a debutant batting at number nine in Test cricket, surpassing a 41-year-old record previously held by India's Balwinder Sandhu.

Beyond his batting heroics, Rathnayake contributed with the ball, taking his maiden international wickets during the same match. His all-round performance on debut highlighted his potential as a valuable asset to the Sri Lankan cricket team.

Rathnayake's journey from domestic cricket to the international arena is a testament to his perseverance and dedication. As he continues to develop his skills, he remains a promising figure in Sri Lanka's quest to strengthen their fast-bowling department.