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Dushmantha Chameera

Jan 11, 1992 ( 34 years )

Bowler

Right Handed

Right-arm fast

About Dushmantha Chameera

Dushmantha Chameera is a Right-arm fast Bowler, who was born on Jan 11, 1992, and has played for Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Emerging, Nondescripts Cricket Club, Sri Lanka A, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Wayamba, Nagenahira Nagas, Sri Lanka Cricket Board President XI, Yaal Blazers, Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Galle Guardians, Sri Lankans, Matara District, Team Srilankan Cricket, Northern Warriors, UAE Bulls, Colombo Kaps, Dambulla Sixers, Galle Gallants, Kandy Royals, SLC Greens, SLC Reds, Chennai Brave Jaguars, Lucknow Super Giants, Dubai Capitals, Hambantota Bangla Tigers teams so far.

Talking about Test career, Dushmantha Chameera has taken a total of 32 wickets in 12 matches and 21 innings.

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Dushmantha Chameera has taken a total of 70 wickets in 61 matches and 59 innings.

Looking at Dushmantha Chameera's international T20 career, Bowler has taken a total of 100 wickets in 83 matches and 83 innings.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dushmantha Chameera has taken 13 wickets in 20 matches and 19 innings.

Dushmantha Chameera’s Recent Match Performance

In the latest T20 encounter in Sri Lanka in Pakistan, 3 T20I Series, 2026 against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on Oct 09, 2026, the bowler delivered a disciplined spell, showcasing control and tactical awareness. Bowling 3 overs, Dushmantha Chameera picked up 1 wickets while conceding 40 runs at an economy rate of 13.33.

Operating during key phases of the innings, Dushmantha Chameera maintained tight lines and lengths, making it difficult for batters to score freely. Dushmantha Chameera delivered a key breakthrough by dismissing Hasan Nawaz, putting the team in control.

The performance came during the Sri Lanka in Pakistan, 3 T20I Series, 2026, where conditions often demand adaptability and precision. Dushmantha Chameera ability to mix pace and extract assistance from the surface played a key role in restricting the opposition.

Even when wickets didn’t come in clusters, Dushmantha Chameera spell ensured scoreboard pressure was maintained.

Dushmantha Chameera BATTING CAREER SUMMARY

M
Inn
NO
Runs
HS
Avg
BF
SR
100
50
6s
4s
HS Vs
Test
ODI
T20I
IPL
Domestic T20
12
61
83
20
106
21
40
41
12
36
2
14
15
8
20
104
303
131
53
144
22
29
24
17
18
5.00
11.00
5.00
13.00
9.00
342
517
173
45
157
30.00
58.00
75.00
117.00
91.00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
3
6
13
21
10
3
12
South Africa
South Africa
India
Punjab Kings
Jaffna Kings

Dushmantha Chameera BOWLING CAREER SUMMARY

M
Inn
Ovs
B
RM
R
W
Avg
SR
Econ
W4H
W5H
BB
BB Vs
Test
ODI
T20I
IPL
Domestic T20
12
61
83
20
106
21
59
83
19
103
337.00
434.00
301.00
64.00
360.00
2022
2604
1807
384
2162
28
18
1
0
3
1321
2407
2477
621
3070
32
70
100
13
111
41.00
34.00
24.00
47.00
27.00
63.00
37.00
18.00
29.00
19.00
3.00
5.00
8.00
9.00
8.00
1
2
2
0
3
1
1
1
0
1
5/47
5/16
5/24
2/17
5/55
New Zealand
Bangladesh
England
Punjab Kings
Galle Gallants

Dushmantha Chameera FIELDING CAREER SUMMARY

RC
RS
RO
Test
ODI
T20I
IPL
Domestic T20
5
10
18
3
23
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3

Detailed Breakdown of Player Dushmantha Chameera’s Stats - FAQs

What is the age of Dushmantha Chameera?
Dushmantha Chameera is 34 years old.
When was Dushmantha Chameera born?
Dushmantha Chameera was born on January 11, 1992.
What is the total number of centuries by Dushmantha Chameera in ODI cricket?
Dushmantha Chameera has scored 0 centuries in ODI cricket.
How many sixes has Dushmantha Chameera scored in ODI matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has hit 3 sixes in ODI matches.
How many fours has Dushmantha Chameera scored in ODI matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has struck 21 fours in ODI matches.
What is the total number of centuries by Dushmantha Chameera in T20I cricket?
Dushmantha Chameera has scored 0 centuries in T20I cricket.
How many sixes has Dushmantha Chameera scored in T20I matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has hit 2 sixes in T20I matches.
How many fours has Dushmantha Chameera scored in T20I matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has struck 10 fours in T20I matches.
What is the total number of centuries by Dushmantha Chameera in Test cricket?
Dushmantha Chameera has scored 0 centuries in Test cricket.
How many sixes has Dushmantha Chameera scored in Test matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has hit 0 sixes in Test matches.
How many fours has Dushmantha Chameera scored in Test matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has struck 13 fours in Test matches.
How many wickets has Dushmantha Chameera taken in ODI matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 70 wickets in ODI matches.
Has Dushmantha Chameera taken any five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket?
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 1 five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket.
Has Dushmantha Chameera taken any four-wicket hauls in ODI cricket?
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 2 four-wicket hauls in ODI cricket.
How many overs has Dushmantha Chameera bowled in ODI matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has bowled 434.00 overs in ODI cricket.
How many wickets has Dushmantha Chameera taken in T20I matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 100 wickets in T20I matches.
Has Dushmantha Chameera taken any five-wicket hauls in T20I cricket?
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 1 five-wicket hauls in T20I cricket.
Has Dushmantha Chameera taken any four-wicket hauls in T20I cricket?
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 2 four-wicket hauls in T20I cricket.
How many overs has Dushmantha Chameera bowled in T20I matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has bowled 301.00 overs in T20I cricket.
How many wickets has Dushmantha Chameera taken in Test matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 32 wickets in Test matches.
Has Dushmantha Chameera taken any five-wicket hauls in Test cricket?
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 1 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket.
Has Dushmantha Chameera taken any four-wicket hauls in Test cricket?
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 1 four-wicket hauls in Test cricket.
How many overs has Dushmantha Chameera bowled in Test matches?
Dushmantha Chameera has bowled 337.00 overs in Test cricket.

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