Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Sri Lanka
Born
Aug. 6, 1994
Birth Place
Thalawa
Height
-
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right-Hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Medium-Fast
ICC Rankings
| TEST | ODI | T20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting | - | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - | - |
Career Information
Teams
Sri Lanka,Colombo CC,MI Cape Town,Gladiators,DC,Gladiators,Kings,MI,Gladiators,Sinhalese
Batting Career Summary
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 8 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 88.88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FC | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1* | 0.66 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ListA | 39 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4* | 2.5 | 80 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 90 | 26 | 17 | 38 | 7* | 4.22 | 45 | 84.44 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Bowling Career Summary
| M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W | 10W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 8 | 8 | 145 | 217 | 11 | 5/20 | 5/20 | 8.97 | 19.72 | 13.1 | 1 | 0 |
| FC | 5 | 6 | 312 | 237 | 2 | 2/37 | 2/37 | 4.55 | 118.5 | 156 | 0 | 0 |
| ListA | 39 | 36 | 1193 | 982 | 44 | 4/35 | 4/35 | 4.93 | 22.31 | 27.1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 90 | 89 | 1715 | 2278 | 121 | 5/13 | 5/13 | 7.96 | 18.82 | 14.1 | 2 | 0 |
Nuwan Thushara, a Sri Lankan pace bowler with a bowling action resembling the legendary Lasith Malinga, is making his mark in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2024 season. Here's a breakdown of his cricketing journey:
- Playing Style: Right-arm fast bowler
- IPL Debut: 2024 (for Mumbai Indians)
- IPL Team (2024): Mumbai Indians (MI)
Early Career and Rise in Sri Lanka:
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Thushara started playing serious cricket a little later than most professional cricketers.
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Despite the late start, he impressed everyone with his slingy action and raw pace in domestic tournaments.
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Breakthrough Performances:
- He had a successful stint in the 2023 Lanka Premier League (LPL), emerging as the highest wicket-taker for Jaffna Kings.
- He also made his international debut for Sri Lanka in 2022 and continued to impress with his wicket-taking abilities, including a memorable hat-trick against Bangladesh.
IPL Entry and Mumbai Indians (2024):
- Thushara's talent caught the eye of IPL franchises during the 2024 auction.
- He was picked up by the Mumbai Indians in a bidding war against Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping INR 4.8 crore.
- His bowling style, similar to their legendary bowler Malinga, likely played a role in their decision.
Strengths and Potential Role in MI (IPL 2024):
- Malinga-esque Action: His unique slingy bowling action can be deceptive for batsmen and creates awkward angles.
- Raw Pace: He possesses good pace, making him a threat in the initial overs and during the death bowling stages.
- Emerging Talent: While relatively new to the international scene, he has the potential to be a valuable asset for Mumbai Indians' pace attack.
Looking Ahead:
- With Jasprit Bumrah recovering from an injury, Nuwan Thushara has a great opportunity to establish himself in the Mumbai Indians lineup.
- His performance in IPL 2024 will be crucial in determining his future with the franchise and his overall IPL career.