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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 6 matches to date in his Test career and He took 19 wickets, with an average of 27.21, conceding nearly 3.43 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 .
Milan RathnayakeSri Lanka
- Born: Aug 1, 1996 (30 years)
- Birth Place: Sri Lanka
- Role: Bowler
- Batting Style: Left Handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm medium fast
Profile
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.
Career Information
| Last Test: | vs West Indies at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium North Sound, June 25, 2026 |
| Last ODI: | vs West Indies at Sabina Park, June 6, 2026 |
Batting Career Summary
| MAT | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 100s | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 6 | 0 | 217 | 72 | 27.13 | 57.26 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 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 | 6 | 19 | 27.21 | 3.43 | 124/5 | 1 | 0 |
| ODI | 3 | 0 | - | 5.82 | 10/0 | 0 | 0 |
Milan Rathnayake's LAST 10 INNINGS
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Last 10 TEST Innings
Vs West Indies 27 (52) , 0 (3) -
Last 10 ODI Innings
Vs West Indies 0 (1)
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