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:

  • Thushara started playing serious cricket a little later than most professional cricketers.

  • Despite the late start, he impressed everyone with his slingy action and raw pace in domestic tournaments.

  • 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.