Danushka Gunathilaka
132 matches · 1 Nov 2015 to 6 Jul 2024
- Full name
- Mestiyage Don Danishka Gunathilaka
- Born
- 17 Mar 1991, Panadura
- Age
- 35 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off break
Mestiyage Don Danishka Gunathilaka, commonly known as Danushka Gunathilaka, (born 17 March 1991) is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who has played for Sri Lanka as a top-order batter in all formats of the game. He has been occasionally sidelined due to disciplinary issues.
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Danushka Gunathilaka: career summary
Danushka Gunathilaka is an all-rounder from Sri Lanka, born on 17 Mar 1991 in Panadura. Danushka Gunathilaka has played 132 matches on CricInto's records, from 1 Nov 2015 to 6 Jul 2024, for Dambulla Sixers, Sinhalese Sports Club, Durdanto Dhaka, Sri Lanka, Galle Gladiators and Sylhet Sixers.
In ODIs (46 matches, 2015–2022): 1,592 runs in 45 innings at an average of 36.18 and a strike rate of 86.85, with 2 hundreds and 11 fifties (highest score 133); 8 wickets at an average of 46.38 and an economy rate of 5.54 (best 3/48).
In T20Is (43 matches, 2016–2022): 691 runs in 43 innings at an average of 16.07 and a strike rate of 119.55, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties (highest score 57); 6 wickets at an average of 25.83 and an economy rate of 7.56 (best 2/3).
In the Lanka Premier League (23 matches, 2020–2024): 723 runs in 23 innings at an average of 36.15 and a strike rate of 136.93, with 0 hundreds and 6 fifties (highest score 94*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 16 | 0 | 299 | 61 | 18.69 | 597 | 50.08 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
| ODI | 46 | 45 | 1 | 1592 | 133 | 36.18 | 1833 | 86.85 | 2 | 11 | 171 | 20 | 1 |
| T20I | 43 | 43 | 0 | 691 | 57 | 16.07 | 578 | 119.55 | 0 | 3 | 73 | 19 | 4 |
| Lanka Premier League | 23 | 23 | 3 | 723 | 94* | 36.15 | 528 | 136.93 | 0 | 6 | 96 | 16 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 9 | 9 | 1 | 183 | 42 | 22.88 | 160 | 114.38 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 9 | 1 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 2 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 25 | 19.50 | 28 | 139.29 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 | 5 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 6 | 33 | 111 | 1 | 1/16 | 111.00 | 3.36 | 198.00 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 46 | 22 | 67 | 371 | 8 | 3/48 | 46.38 | 5.54 | 50.25 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 43 | 12 | 20.3 | 155 | 6 | 2/3 | 25.83 | 7.56 | 20.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 23 | 3 | 5 | 39 | 0 | 0/6 | - | 7.80 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 9 | 5 | 8 | 76 | 1 | 1/25 | 76.00 | 9.50 | 48.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 2 | 2 | 8 | 42 | 4 | 2/16 | 10.50 | 5.25 | 12.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 1 | 1 | 7.1 | 39 | 1 | 1/39 | 39.00 | 5.44 | 43.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 2024 | DS vs JK Lanka Premier League | 1 (3) | - |
| 3 Jul 2024 | DS vs JK Lanka Premier League | 9 (11) | - |
| 1 Jul 2024 | DS vs KF Lanka Premier League | 11 (11) | - |
| 22 Jun 2024 | SSC vs RCC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 3 (5) | 1/39 (7.1) |
| 15 May 2024 | SSC vs ACCC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 25 (19) | 2/16 (4) |
| 13 May 2024 | SSC vs TUCAAC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 14 (9) | 2/26 (4) |
| 27 Jan 2024 | DD vs RR Bangladesh Premier League | 0 (5) | 1/25 (3) |
| 22 Jan 2024 | DD vs CC Bangladesh Premier League | 1* (9) | - |
| 19 Jan 2024 | DD vs CV Bangladesh Premier League | 41 (42) | 0/9 (1) |
| 16 Oct 2022 | SL vs NAM T20I | 0 (1) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Danushka Gunathilaka scored in ODIs?
Danushka Gunathilaka has scored 1,592 runs in ODIs, at an average of 36.18.
How many wickets has Danushka Gunathilaka taken in ODIs?
Danushka Gunathilaka has taken 8 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 3/48.
How many runs has Danushka Gunathilaka scored in T20Is?
Danushka Gunathilaka has scored 691 runs in T20Is, at an average of 16.07.
How many wickets has Danushka Gunathilaka taken in T20Is?
Danushka Gunathilaka has taken 6 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 2/3.
How many runs has Danushka Gunathilaka scored in the Lanka Premier League?
Danushka Gunathilaka has scored 723 runs in the Lanka Premier League, at an average of 36.15.
How many hundreds has Danushka Gunathilaka scored?
Danushka Gunathilaka has scored 2 hundreds in ODIs.
What is Danushka Gunathilaka's highest score?
Danushka Gunathilaka's highest score is 133, in ODIs.
How old is Danushka Gunathilaka?
Danushka Gunathilaka was born on 17 Mar 1991 in Panadura, and is 35 years old.
Which teams has Danushka Gunathilaka played for?
Dambulla Sixers (2024), Sinhalese Sports Club (2024), Durdanto Dhaka (2024), Sri Lanka (2015–2022), Galle Gladiators (2020–2021) and Sylhet Sixers (2017).