Dasun Shanaka
345 matches · 1 Aug 2015 to 22 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka 2015–26
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 2026
Galle Gallants 2026
Seattle Orcas 2023–26
Rajasthan Royals 2026
Dubai Capitals 2023–25
Sinhalese Sports Club 2024–25
Kandy Falcons 2024
Khulna Tigers 2024
Galle Titans 2023
Gujarat Titans 2023
Peshawar Zalmi 2023
Rangpur Riders 2023
Dambulla Aura 2022
Dambulla Giants 2021
Dambulla Viiking 2020
Cumilla Warriors 2019
Chittagong Vikings 2019
- Born
- 9 Sept 1991, Negombo
- Age
- 35 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium
Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka (born 9 September 1991) is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who served as the captain of the Sri Lanka national cricket team in Twenty20 Internationals between 2021-2025. An all-rounder, Shanaka is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and an aggressive lower-order batsman.
In 2019, he captained the Twenty20 International (T20I) side against Pakistan, with Sri Lanka whitewashing Pakistan 3–0 in the series under his captaincy. In February 2021, ahead of their tour of the West Indies, Shanaka was formally appointed as Sri Lanka's T20I captain, replacing Lasith Malinga. In July 2021, Shanaka was also named as the captain of Sri Lanka's One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against India. Shanaka led Sri Lanka to win the 2022 Asia Cup, the six title the team won.
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Dasun Shanaka: career summary
Dasun Shanaka is an all-rounder from Sri Lanka, born on 9 Sept 1991 in Negombo. Dasun Shanaka has played 345 matches on CricInto's records, from 1 Aug 2015 to 22 Oct 2026, for Sri Lanka, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Galle Gallants, Seattle Orcas, Rajasthan Royals, Dubai Capitals, Sinhalese Sports Club, Kandy Falcons, Khulna Tigers, Galle Titans, Gujarat Titans, Peshawar Zalmi, Rangpur Riders, Dambulla Aura, Dambulla Giants, Dambulla Viiking, Cumilla Warriors and Chittagong Vikings.
In T20Is (132 matches, 2015–2026): 2,046 runs in 121 innings at an average of 21.09 and a strike rate of 129.41, with 0 hundreds and 9 fifties (highest score 76*); 46 wickets at an average of 25.54 and an economy rate of 8.28 (best 3/16).
In ODIs (64 matches, 2016–2026): 1,278 runs in 58 innings at an average of 24.11 and a strike rate of 94.04, with 2 hundreds and 5 fifties (highest score 108*); 21 wickets at an average of 45.43 and an economy rate of 5.76 (best 3/27).
In the Lanka Premier League (55 matches, 2020–2026): 1,021 runs in 52 innings at an average of 26.87 and a strike rate of 156.36, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties (highest score 73); 27 wickets at an average of 29.22 and an economy rate of 9.41 (best 3/20).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 6 | 12 | 2 | 140 | 66* | 14.00 | 276 | 50.72 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| ODI | 64 | 58 | 5 | 1278 | 108* | 24.11 | 1359 | 94.04 | 2 | 5 | 96 | 47 | 5 |
| T20I | 132 | 121 | 24 | 2046 | 76* | 21.09 | 1581 | 129.41 | 0 | 9 | 134 | 117 | 15 |
| Lanka Premier League | 55 | 52 | 14 | 1021 | 73 | 26.87 | 653 | 156.36 | 0 | 3 | 81 | 59 | 3 |
| International League T20 | 33 | 29 | 11 | 446 | 58* | 24.78 | 323 | 138.08 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 22 | 1 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 16 | 14 | 3 | 264 | 75* | 24.00 | 181 | 145.86 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 20 | 2 |
| Major League Cricket | 12 | 11 | 4 | 179 | 58* | 25.57 | 106 | 168.87 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 1 |
| Indian Premier League | 10 | 8 | 1 | 89 | 29 | 12.71 | 72 | 123.61 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 8 | 8 | 3 | 281 | 121* | 56.20 | 145 | 193.79 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 24 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 4 | 3 | 0 | 76 | 48 | 25.33 | 70 | 108.57 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Major League Tournament | 3 | 5 | 0 | 141 | 51 | 28.20 | 105 | 134.29 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 1 |
| Pakistan Super League | 2 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 16* | 27.00 | 26 | 103.85 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 6 | 8 | 127 | 431 | 13 | 3/46 | 33.15 | 3.39 | 58.62 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 64 | 42 | 165.3 | 954 | 21 | 3/27 | 45.43 | 5.76 | 47.29 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 132 | 76 | 141.5 | 1175 | 46 | 3/16 | 25.54 | 8.28 | 18.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 55 | 38 | 83.5 | 789 | 27 | 3/20 | 29.22 | 9.41 | 18.63 | 0 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 33 | 7 | 11.4 | 123 | 5 | 2/16 | 24.60 | 10.54 | 14.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 16 | 14 | 36.2 | 359 | 14 | 4/16 | 25.64 | 9.88 | 15.57 | 1 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | 12 | 11 | 26.2 | 285 | 11 | 4/26 | 25.91 | 10.82 | 14.36 | 1 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 10 | 3 | 6 | 60 | 1 | 1/29 | 60.00 | 10.00 | 36.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 8 | 1 | 2.3 | 31 | 0 | 0/31 | - | 12.40 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 4 | 4 | 29 | 154 | 4 | 2/47 | 38.50 | 5.31 | 43.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Tournament | 3 | 6 | 60.2 | 236 | 14 | 5/36 | 16.86 | 3.91 | 25.86 | 0 | 2 |
| Pakistan Super League | 2 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0/22 | - | 11.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 97 (50) | 0/74 (6) |
| 18 Oct 2026 | SL vs PAK ODI | 28 (18) | 0/41 (7) |
| 13 Oct 2026 | SL vs PAK T20I | DNB | 3/21 (4) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | SL vs PAK T20I | 9 (8) | 1/30 (3) |
| 9 Oct 2026 | SL vs PAK T20I | 18 (15) | 0/16 (2) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG T20I | 12 (13) | - |
| 17 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG T20I | 4 (4) | - |
| 15 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG T20I | 24 (14) | 0/42 (3) |
| 10 Sept 2026 | SKANP vs BT Caribbean Premier League | 6 (14) | - |
| 6 Sept 2026 | SKANP vs GAW Caribbean Premier League | 20 (20) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Dasun Shanaka scored in T20Is?
Dasun Shanaka has scored 2,046 runs in T20Is, at an average of 21.09.
How many wickets has Dasun Shanaka taken in T20Is?
Dasun Shanaka has taken 46 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/16.
How many runs has Dasun Shanaka scored in ODIs?
Dasun Shanaka has scored 1,278 runs in ODIs, at an average of 24.11.
How many wickets has Dasun Shanaka taken in ODIs?
Dasun Shanaka has taken 21 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 3/27.
How many runs has Dasun Shanaka scored in the Lanka Premier League?
Dasun Shanaka has scored 1,021 runs in the Lanka Premier League, at an average of 26.87.
How many wickets has Dasun Shanaka taken in the Lanka Premier League?
Dasun Shanaka has taken 27 wickets in the Lanka Premier League, with best figures of 3/20.
How many hundreds has Dasun Shanaka scored?
Dasun Shanaka has scored 2 hundreds in ODIs and 1 hundred in the Caribbean Premier League.
What is Dasun Shanaka's highest score?
Dasun Shanaka's highest score is 121*, in the Caribbean Premier League (not out).
How old is Dasun Shanaka?
Dasun Shanaka was born on 9 Sept 1991 in Negombo, and is 35 years old.
Which teams has Dasun Shanaka played for?
Sri Lanka (2015–2026), St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (2026), Galle Gallants (2026), Seattle Orcas (2023–2026), Rajasthan Royals (2026), Dubai Capitals (2023–2025), Sinhalese Sports Club (2024–2025), Kandy Falcons (2024), Khulna Tigers (2024), Galle Titans (2023), Gujarat Titans (2023), Peshawar Zalmi (2023), Rangpur Riders (2023), Dambulla Aura (2022), Dambulla Giants (2021), Dambulla Viiking (2020), Cumilla Warriors (2019) and Chittagong Vikings (2019).