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Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sri Lanka
Sadeera Samarawickrama is an Sri lankan cricketer who plays for the team Sri Lanka. Sadeera Samarawickrama was born on Aug 30, 1995; and as of 2026, He is 31 years old. Sadeera Samarawickrama is a wicket keeper from Sri Lanka and bats right handed.
In his Test career to date, Sadeera Samarawickrama has played 9 matches to date in his Test career and has scored 308 runs, with an average of 23.69. Sadeera Samarawickrama has hit 40 fours and 2 sixes in his Test career.On Jan 1970, he played his recent Test match against at , scoring runs off balls.
In Sadeera Samarawickrama's ODI career, He has played 55 matches to date in his Odi career and has scored 1,456 runs, with an average of 32.36. Sadeera Samarawickrama has hit 148 fours and 8 sixes in his Odi career.One of his recent Odi matches took place in Jan 1970 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, where He contributed 48 runs off 65 balls.
Sadeera Samarawickrama has played 19 matches to date in his T20 career and has scored 310 runs, with an average of 19.38. Sadeera Samarawickrama has hit 32 fours and 2 sixes in his T20 career.In his most recent T20 match against at , which took place in Jan 1970, Sadeera Samarawickrama contributed runs off balls to his team's total.
Sadeera SamarawickramaSri Lanka
- Born: Aug 30, 1995 (31 years)
- Birth Place: Sri Lanka
- Role: Wicket Keeper
- Batting Style: Right Handed
- Bowling Style: -
Profile
Sadeera Samarawickrama is a dynamic right-handed wicketkeeper-batter renowned for his free-scoring stroke play. His cricketing prowess came to the fore during the Under-19 World Cup in 2014, where he showcased his talent by amassing over 250 runs in six matches. This stellar performance earned him recognition on the national stage, as he also featured prominently in the national team's campaign during the same tournament, impressing with a total of 265 runs in six innings. The 2016-17 domestic season witnessed Samarawickrama's emergence as a formidable talent, compelling the selectors to take notice of his consistent performances. His debut for Sri Lanka A against England Lions was nothing short of spectacular, as he hammered an impressive 185 runs, further bolstering his case for national selection. After knocking on the doors of the selectors for a few years, Samarawickrama finally earned his international debut in 2017. His Test debut came under unusual circumstances during Sri Lanka’s first-ever Day-Night Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi when Lahiru Thirimanne's injury paved the way for his inclusion in the team. Subsequently, he made his ODI and T20I debuts during the same tour. Despite showcasing promise, inconsistent performances led to his exclusion from the national team following the England series in 2018. Despite facing setbacks, Samarawickrama made intermittent appearances in Sri Lanka's limited-overs squads. His return to the Test squad after six years, for the series against Ireland in April 2023, marked a significant milestone in his career. During the first Test of the series, he notched his maiden Test century, becoming the first Sri Lankan wicketkeeper to achieve this feat since 2016. In the T20I format, Samarawickrama has been granted an extended opportunity by the selectors since the beginning of 2024. His consistent performances, including two fifty-plus scores, secured his place in Sri Lanka's World Cup squad. Sadeera Samarawickrama's journey through the ups and downs of international cricket is only a testament to his resilience and determination.
Career Information
Batting Career Summary
| MAT | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 100s | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 9 | 1 | 308 | 104 | 23.69 | 75.68 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| ODI | 55 | 5 | 1456 | 108 | 32.36 | 90.60 | 1 | 8 | 148 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| T20 | 19 | 2 | 310 | 61 | 19.38 | 109.93 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
Bowling Career Summary
| MAT | Wkts | AVG | ECON | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Milan Rathnayake
- Nuwan Thushara
- Sonal Dinusha
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Dushan Hemantha
- Vishwa Fernando
- Dasun Shanaka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Kamindu Mendis
- Asitha Fernando
- Lahiru Kumara
- Pasindu Sooriyabandara
- Prabath Jayasuriya
- Pavan Rathnayake
- Ramesh Mendis
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Pramod Madushan
- Isitha Wijesundara
- Lahiru Udara
- Eshan Malinga
- Dinesh Chandimal
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Traveen Mathew
- Janith Liyanage
- Charith Asalanka
- Kusal Mendis
- Dunith Wellalage
- Kamil Mishara
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Kusal Perera
- Nishan Madushka
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kasun Rajitha
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