Dunith Wellalage
Sri Lanka
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
January 09, 2003 (22 years)
Birth Place
Colombo
Nickname
Wellalage
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Left-arm orthodox
RECENT FORM
BATTING
OPPN.
Score
Format
Date
BAN
DNB
T20I
20 Sep 25
AFG
DNB
T20I
18 Sep 25
AUS
DNB
ODI
14 Feb 25
AUS
30(34)
ODI
12 Feb 25
NZ
18(17)
ODI
17 Nov 24
BOWLING
OPPN.
Wickets
Format
Date
BAN
0-36
T20I
20 Sep 25
AFG
1-49
T20I
18 Sep 25
AUS
4-35
ODI
14 Feb 25
AUS
2-33
ODI
12 Feb 25
NZ
1-46
ODI
17 Nov 24
TEAMS
Sri Lanka U19, Sri Lanka A, Sri Lanka, Jaffna Kings, Delhi Bulls, Fortune Barishal, Colombo Strikers, Barbados Royals, Ajman Bolts, Jaffna Titans, Paarl Royals
ICC RANKINGS
| FORMAT | CURRENT RANK | BEST RANK |
|---|---|---|
| Test | -- | -- |
| ODI | -- | -- |
| T20I | -- | -- |
Profile
Having picked 9 wickets against Australia in his debut ODI series, Wellalage made a remarkable entry into ODIs for Sri Lanka in 2022. Not only did he pick 9 wickets, but the left-arm spinner was also the leading wicket taker of the series which Sri Lanka won 3-2. Fast forward to the 2023 Asia Cup, the left-arm spinner claimed his maiden 5-wicket haul against India and also chipped in with a handy knock of 42*, and although Sri Lanka lost that match, Wellalage was adjudged the player of the match for his all-round brilliance. In Indian conditions and tracks that will assist spin, Wellalage will be a potent weapon for Sri Lanka and players vulnerable against can be his victims. He also has the ability to bat down the order, hence Sri Lanka have found a good spin all-rounder in the form of Dunith Wellalage for the 2023 ODI World Cup.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
January 09, 2003 (22 years)
Birth Place
Colombo
Nickname
Wellalage
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Left-arm orthodox
Bio
Batting
Bowling
Career
News
Profile
Having picked 9 wickets against Australia in his debut ODI series, Wellalage made a remarkable entry into ODIs for Sri Lanka in 2022. Not only did he pick 9 wickets, but the left-arm spinner was also the leading wicket taker of the series which Sri Lanka won 3-2. Fast forward to the 2023 Asia Cup, the left-arm spinner claimed his maiden 5-wicket haul against India and also chipped in with a handy knock of 42*, and although Sri Lanka lost that match, Wellalage was adjudged the player of the match for his all-round brilliance. In Indian conditions and tracks that will assist spin, Wellalage will be a potent weapon for Sri Lanka and players vulnerable against can be his victims. He also has the ability to bat down the order, hence Sri Lanka have found a good spin all-rounder in the form of Dunith Wellalage for the 2023 ODI World Cup.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
January 09, 2003 (22 years)
Birth Place
Colombo
Nickname
Wellalage
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Left-arm orthodox
Related News
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Nissanka, Wellalage star in Sri Lanka's series-levelling win
Wellalage stars as Royals make it two in two with tight win
RECENT FORM
Batting Form
OPPN.
Score
Format
Date
BAN
DNB
T20I
20 Sep 25
AFG
DNB
T20I
18 Sep 25
AUS
DNB
ODI
14 Feb 25
AUS
30(34)
ODI
12 Feb 25
NZ
18(17)
ODI
17 Nov 24
Bowling Form
OPPN.
Wickets
Format
Date
BAN
0-36
T20I
20 Sep 25
AFG
1-49
T20I
18 Sep 25
AUS
4-35
ODI
14 Feb 25
AUS
2-33
ODI
12 Feb 25
NZ
1-46
ODI
17 Nov 24
Batting Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 1 | 29 | 6 | 0 |
| Innings | 2 | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| Runs | 29 | 379 | 12 | 0 |
| Balls | 47 | 467 | 16 | 0 |
| Highest | 18 | 67 | 11 | 0 |
| Average | 14.5 | 22.29 | 12 | 0 |
| SR | 61.71 | 81.16 | 75.00 | 0 |
| Not Out | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Fours | 3 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| Sixes | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Ducks | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 50s | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 300s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 400s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 1 | 29 | 6 | 0 |
| Innings | 2 | 28 | 6 | 0 |
| Balls | 78 | 1223 | 141 | 0 |
| Runs | 35 | 1070 | 176 | 0 |
| Maidens | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 37 | 7 | 0 |
| Avg | 0.0 | 28.92 | 25.14 | 0.0 |
| Eco | 2.69 | 5.25 | 7.49 | 0 |
| SR | 0.0 | 33.05 | 20.14 | 0.0 |
| BBI | 0/17 | 5/27 | 3/9 | -/- |
| BBM | 0/35 | 5/27 | 3/9 | -/- |
| 4w | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5w | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Information
t20
Debut
vs West Indies, 2024-10-15, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Last Played
vs Bangladesh, 2025-09-20, Dubai International Cricket Stadium
test
Debut
vs Pakistan, 2022-07-24, Galle International Stadium
Last Played
vs Pakistan, 2022-07-24, Galle International Stadium
odi
Debut
vs Australia, 2022-06-14, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Last Played
vs Australia, 2025-02-14, R.Premadasa Stadium
Profile
Having picked 9 wickets against Australia in his debut ODI series, Wellalage made a remarkable entry into ODIs for Sri Lanka in 2022. Not only did he pick 9 wickets, but the left-arm spinner was also the leading wicket taker of the series which Sri Lanka won 3-2. Fast forward to the 2023 Asia Cup, the left-arm spinner claimed his maiden 5-wicket haul against India and also chipped in with a handy knock of 42*, and although Sri Lanka lost that match, Wellalage was adjudged the player of the match for his all-round brilliance. In Indian conditions and tracks that will assist spin, Wellalage will be a potent weapon for Sri Lanka and players vulnerable against can be his victims. He also has the ability to bat down the order, hence Sri Lanka have found a good spin all-rounder in the form of Dunith Wellalage for the 2023 ODI World Cup.