Prabath Jayasuriya
42 matches · 1 Aug 2018 to 16 Sept 2026
- Full name
- Neketh Gedara Roshan Prabath Jayasuriya
- Born
- 5 Nov 1991, Matale
- Age
- 34 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Left-arm orthodox
Neketh Gedara Roshan Prabath Jayasuriya, commonly known as Prabath Jayasuriya (born 5 November 1991), is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who plays for the national team in Tests and ODIs. In domestic matches, he plays for Colts Cricket Club and Jaffna Stallions. He bowls left arm orthodox spin and a lower order batsman who can bat a bit.
Jayasuriya is quickest Sri Lankan bowler to reach both 50 and 100 Test wickets in Sri Lanka.
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Prabath Jayasuriya: career summary
Prabath Jayasuriya is a bowler from Sri Lanka, born on 5 Nov 1991 in Matale. Prabath Jayasuriya has played 42 matches on CricInto's records, from 1 Aug 2018 to 16 Sept 2026, for Sinhalese Sports Club, Sri Lanka and Galle Marvels.
In Tests (24 matches, 2022–2026): 291 runs in 39 innings at an average of 8.08 and a strike rate of 33.30 (highest score 28*); 126 wickets at an average of 32.65 and an economy rate of 3.20 (best 7/52).
In the Major League Tournament (4 matches, 2024–2025): 14 runs in 4 innings at an average of 3.50 and a strike rate of 22.95 (highest score 6); 11 wickets at an average of 43.73 and an economy rate of 4.30 (best 4/160).
In the Lanka Premier League (4 matches, 2024): 0 runs in 1 innings (highest score 0*); 4 wickets at an average of 29.00 and an economy rate of 8.92 (best 3/30).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 24 | 39 | 3 | 291 | 28* | 8.08 | 874 | 33.30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7 |
| ODI | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 11* | 11.00 | 13 | 84.62 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Major League Tournament | 4 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 3.50 | 61 | 22.95 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lanka Premier League | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | - | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 11.00 | 9 | 122.22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 24 | 44 | 1286.4 | 4114 | 126 | 7/52 | 32.65 | 3.20 | 61.27 | 4 | 11 |
| ODI | 2 | 2 | 16 | 95 | 0 | 0/42 | - | 5.94 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Tournament | 4 | 7 | 111.5 | 481 | 11 | 4/160 | 43.73 | 4.30 | 61.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 4 | 4 | 13 | 116 | 4 | 3/30 | 29.00 | 8.92 | 19.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 4 | 4 | 13.2 | 105 | 4 | 2/30 | 26.25 | 7.88 | 20.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 4 | 4 | 36 | 188 | 6 | 4/44 | 31.33 | 5.22 | 36.00 | 1 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2026 | SSC vs TUCAAC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 0* (1) | 0/19 (2.2) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | SSC vs NCC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | DNB | 1/17 (3) |
| 11 Sept 2026 | SSC vs MSC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 10 (8) | 4/44 (10) |
| 9 Sept 2026 | SSC vs PSC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | DNB | 1/39 (4) |
| 7 Sept 2026 | SSC vs CCC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | DNB | 2/57 (10) |
| 3 Sept 2026 | SSC vs BCAAC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | DNB | 0/60 (10) |
| 1 Sept 2026 | SSC vs PSC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | DNB | 2/30 (4) |
| 23 Aug 2026 | SL vs IND Test | 2 (7) & 2 (28) | 2/132 (42) |
| 15 Aug 2026 | SL vs IND Test | 10 (43) & 0 (1) | 4/109 (39) & 3/43 (11) |
| 3 Jul 2026 | SL vs WI Test | 17* (22) & 7 (9) | 3/131 (55.5) & 0/45 (17) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Prabath Jayasuriya scored in Tests?
Prabath Jayasuriya has scored 291 runs in Tests, at an average of 8.08.
How many wickets has Prabath Jayasuriya taken in Tests?
Prabath Jayasuriya has taken 126 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 7/52.
How many runs has Prabath Jayasuriya scored in the Major League Tournament?
Prabath Jayasuriya has scored 14 runs in the Major League Tournament, at an average of 3.50.
How many wickets has Prabath Jayasuriya taken in the Major League Tournament?
Prabath Jayasuriya has taken 11 wickets in the Major League Tournament, with best figures of 4/160.
How old is Prabath Jayasuriya?
Prabath Jayasuriya was born on 5 Nov 1991 in Matale, and is 34 years old.
Which teams has Prabath Jayasuriya played for?
Sinhalese Sports Club (2024–2026), Sri Lanka (2018–2026) and Galle Marvels (2024).