- Languages
- हिंदी | Hindi
Personal Information
| Full Name | Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara |
| Born | August 6, 1994 Thalawa |
| Age | 31 Years, 7 Months, 23 Days |
| National Side | Sri Lanka |
| Batting Style | Right Handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium fast |
| Sport | Cricket |
Ranking
| Test | ODI | T20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting | - | - | 934 |
| Bowling | - | - | 48 |
Man of the Match
| Test | ODI | T20 | World Cup | CL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 0 | 1 | - | - |
Career Information
| Teams Played | Sri Lanka, Badureliya Sports Club, Colombo Cricket Club, Sri Lanka Emerging, Sri Lanka A, Sinhalese Sports Club, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Colombo, Quetta Gladiators, Dambulla, Deccan Gladiators, Dambulla Sixers, Galle Marvels, Jaffna Kings, Fortune Barishal, SLC Blues, SLC Greens, Chennai Brave Jaguars, MI Cape Town, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, Lumbini All Stars, Jaffna Titans |
| Career Span |
Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara Overall Stats
Batting & Fielding Performance
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M | I | N/O | R | HS | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | AVG | S/R | CT | ST | Ducks | R/O | ||||||
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T20I
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30 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 v AFG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 34.48 | 2 | 0 | AFG | 1188 | 1 | 0 | 3 | SL | Sri Lanka | SL |
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First-class
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5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1* v RCC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.67 | 8.00 | 1 | 0 | RCC | 797 | 2 | 1 | 4 | BSC | Badureliya Sports Club | BSC |
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List A
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44 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4* v SSC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.5 | 12.50 | 6 | 0 | SSC | 860 | 3 | 0 | 5 | BSC | Badureliya Sports Club | BSC |
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tten
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19 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5 | 0 | UPN | 4822 | 0 | 0 | 7 | CBJ | Chennai Brave Jaguars | CBJ |
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ODI
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2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1* v BAN-E | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 100.00 | - | - | BAN-E | 1955 | 0 | - | 72 | SL-ET | Sri Lanka Emerging | SL-ET |
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IPL
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8 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | LSG | 2954 | 0 | 1 | 6 | MI | Mumbai Indians | MI |
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SA20
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5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | SEC | 3282 | 1 | 0 | 6 | MICT | MI Cape Town | MICT |
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ILT20
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5 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | DC | 3382 | 0 | 0 | 6 | GG | Gulf Giants | GG |
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T10
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15 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 4 | 0 | NW | 1688 | 0 | 0 | 7 | DG | Deccan Gladiators | DG |
Bowling Performance
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I | O | M | R | W | Best | 3s | 5s | AVG | E/R | S/R | Mtc | ||||
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T20I
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30 | 99.5 | 2 | 815 | 36 | 5/20 v BAN | 1 | 1 | 22.64 | 8.16 | 16.64 | 30 | 3 | SL | Sri Lanka | SL |
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First-class
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6 | 52 | 3 | 237 | 2 | 2/37 v MSC | 0 | 0 | 118.50 | 4.56 | 156.00 | 5 | 4 | BSC | Badureliya Sports Club | BSC |
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List A
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41 | 235.3 | 9 | 1231 | 50 | 4/35 v RCC | 3 | 0 | 24.62 | 5.23 | 28.26 | 44 | 5 | CCC | Colombo Cricket Club | CCC |
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tten
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19 | 37 | 0 | 383 | 22 | 4/12 v NW | 1 | 0 | 17.41 | 10.35 | 10.09 | 20 | 7 | DG | Deccan Gladiators | DG |
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ODI
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2 | 8.3 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 2/21 v BAN-E | 0 | 0 | 29.00 | 6.82 | 25.50 | 2 | 72 | SL-ET | Sri Lanka Emerging | SL-ET |
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IPL
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8 | 30 | 0 | 283 | 9 | 3/28 v LSG | 2 | 0 | 31.44 | 9.43 | 20.00 | 8 | 6 | MI | Mumbai Indians | MI |
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SA20
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5 | 16.4 | 0 | 154 | 8 | 3/37 v PC | 1 | 0 | 19.25 | 9.24 | 12.50 | 5 | 6 | MICT | MI Cape Town | MICT |
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ILT20
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5 | 19.5 | 1 | 192 | 4 | 2/33 v DV | 0 | 0 | 48.00 | 9.68 | 29.75 | 5 | 6 | GG | Gulf Giants | GG |
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T10
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15 | 30 | 0 | 321 | 18 | 4/12 v NW | 1 | 0 | 17.83 | 10.70 | 10.00 | 16 | 7 | DG | Deccan Gladiators | DG |
Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara Profile
Nuwan Thushara, often compared to Lasith Malinga for his slingy bowling action, is a Sri Lankan fast bowler renowned for his sharp pace, deceptive variations, and ability to deliver deadly yorkers. His consistent performances in domestic and franchise T20 leagues have made him a sought-after asset in the shortest format of the game.
Thushara made his T20 debut in 2016, but it was in 2022 that he truly broke through, earning his maiden call-up to Sri Lanka’s T20I squad. He quickly made an impact on the international stage, particularly excelling in death bowling. His strong performances in the Lanka Premier League led to opportunities in global T20 competitions, including the Abu Dhabi T10 League, where he further sharpened his skills.
Since making his T20I debut against Australia in 2022, one of the standout moments of Thushara's career came in 2024 when he claimed a five-wicket haul, including a hat-trick, against Bangladesh. His impressive form earned him an IPL contract with Mumbai for the 2024 season, where he made a decent impact and gained valuable experience alongside elite pacers.
Despite Sri Lanka's early exit in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Thushara was a rare bright spot in the bowling department. Released by Mumbai ahead of the 2025 IPL auction, he found a new home with Bengaluru, who secured his services for INR 1.60 crore. He featured in just one game during RCB's title-winning season.
The remainder of the year did not see him make any significant impact, which meant he missed out on a spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup squad. However, his slingy action and the X-factor he brings with it were enough for RCB to retain him for the 2026 IPL season.