Allrounder · LK

Dunith Wellalage

Born: Jan 09, 2003
Batting: Left Handed Bat
Bowling: left-arm orthodox spin
From: Colombo

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
Test	1	29	14.5	61.7	18
ODI	41	531	20.42	87.05	67*
T20I	20	175	19.44	116.67	43
First-class	5	246	49.2	67.21	99
List A	21	437	31.21	80.63	113
T20	77	788	20.74	112.73	56
T10	6	8	8	133.33	4*

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
Test	1	0	2.69	13.0	—
ODI	41	49	5.27	310.5	5/27
T20I	20	21	8.01	69.3	3/9
First-class	5	9	3.22	118.3	2/30
List A	21	34	4.43	185.1	5/27
T20	77	77	6.8	231.2	4/10
T10	6	7	7.29	7.0	3/5

Recent performances

ODI match form

31 Oct 2026Sri Lanka vs PakistanODI · Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Batting: 3 (4)
Bowling: 1/58 (10.0 ov)

29 Oct 2026Sri Lanka vs EnglandODI · Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Batting: 1 (4)
Bowling: 0/75 (10.0 ov)

27 Oct 2026Sri Lanka vs PakistanODI · Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/4 (2.0 ov)

22 Oct 2026Sri Lanka vs EnglandODI · Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Batting: 8 (7) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: 2/56 (10.0 ov)

27 Sep 2026Sri Lanka vs EnglandODI · Kennington Oval

Batting: 5 (6) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: 0/62 (9.0 ov)

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24 Sep 2026Sri Lanka vs EnglandODI · Headingley

Batting: 16* (15) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: 3/49 (10.0 ov)

22 Sep 2026Sri Lanka vs EnglandODI · Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

Batting: 45 (36) • 5×4, 2×6
Bowling: 1/60 (10.0 ov)

About Dunith Wellalage

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Dunith Wellalage announced himself on the international stage with a sensational debut ODI series against Australia in 2022, making an immediate impact for Sri Lanka. The left-arm spinner claimed nine wickets in the series, finishing as the leading wicket-taker as Sri Lanka secured a memorable 3–2 series victory. Wellalage’s ability to deliver in high-pressure situations was further highlighted during the 2023 Asia Cup. Against India, he produced a career-defining all-round performance, registering his maiden five-wicket haul and contributing a valuable unbeaten 42 down the order. Although Sri Lanka fell short in that match, Wellalage was named Player of the Match for his outstanding display. Equally effective with bat and ball, Wellalage has emerged as a genuine spin allrounder. His left-arm spin, coupled with control and variation, makes him a potent threat on surfaces that offer assistance to spinners — particularly in Indian conditions. With the 2023 ODI World Cup set to be played in India, Wellalage is expected to play a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s campaign. His wicket-taking ability against batters vulnerable to spin, combined with his capability to contribute valuable runs lower down the order, has given Sri Lanka a promising and versatile option in their white-ball setup. As the tournament approaches, Dunith Wellalage stands out as one of Sri Lanka’s key weapons and a player to watch in the World Cup.

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