Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka

Sri Lanka

Born Sept. 18, 2000
Birth Place Hambantota
Height -
Role Bowler
Batting Style Right-Hand Bat
Bowling Style Left-Arm Fast-Medium
ICC Rankings
TEST ODI T20
Batting - - -
Bowling - - -
Career Information
Teams

Sri Lanka,MI,Warriors,Colts CC,Viiking,Super Giants,Gladiators,Kings,Sri Lanka A,SL Under-19s

Batting Career Summary
M Inn NO Runs HS Avg BF SR 100 50 4s 6s
TEST 1 2 1 0 0* 0 8 0 0 0 0 0
ODIs 23 11 8 36 19 12 79 45.56 0 0 5 0
T20Is 14 4 1 2 1* 0.66 6 33.33 0 0 0 0
FC 10 13 10 65 18* 21.66 159 40.88 0 0 8 0
ListA 33 15 11 42 19 10.5 89 47.19 0 0 6 0
T20s 33 8 3 21 12 4.2 40 52.5 0 0 1 1
Bowling Career Summary
M Inn B Runs Wkts BBI BBM Econ Avg SR 5W 10W
TEST 1 1 102 77 0 - - 4.52 None None 0 0
ODIs 23 23 1038 1020 41 5/80 5/80 5.89 24.87 25.3 1 0
T20Is 14 14 276 433 14 3/24 3/24 9.41 30.92 19.7 0 0
FC 10 19 1306 786 33 6/33 8/63 3.61 23.81 39.5 1 0
ListA 33 33 1504 1410 62 5/40 5/40 5.62 22.74 24.2 2 0
T20s 33 33 628 959 31 3/24 3/24 9.16 30.93 20.2 0 0

Dilshan Madushanka was poised for a breakout season in the IPL, but an injury has sidelined him. Here's a quick look at his journey and current status:

  • Playing Style: Left-arm fast bowler
  • IPL Debut: Yet to play (injured)
  • IPL Team (contracted for 2024, but replaced due to injury): Mumbai Indians (MI)

Sri Lankan Star on the Rise:

  • Madushanka impressed everyone with his wicket-taking abilities in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker for Sri Lanka.

Entering the IPL Auction:

  • His performances caught the attention of IPL franchises, and he was picked up by the Mumbai Indians for a hefty INR 4.6 crore at the 2024 IPL auction.

Unfortunately Ruled Out:

  • Just before the IPL season began, Madushanka suffered a hamstring injury during the ODI series in Bangladesh.
  • Mumbai Indians were forced to find a replacement, signing South African medium-pacer Kwena Maphaka.

Future Outlook:

  • While Madushanka's absence in IPL 2024 is a setback, his talent is undeniable.
  • He will be looking to recover from his injury and potentially return to the Mumbai Indians squad later in the season if a spot opens up.
  • He'll be a player to watch out for in future IPL seasons.