Akila Dananjaya
153 matches · 27 Sept 2012 to 7 Sept 2026
- Full name
- Mahamarakkala Kurukulasooriya Patabendige Akila Dananjaya Perera
- Born
- 4 Oct 1993, Panadura
- Age
- 33 years
- Role
- Bowling All-rounder
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off break, Right-arm leg break
Mahamarakkala Kurukulasooriya Patabendige Akila Dananjaya Perera (Sinhala: අකිල ධනංජය; born 4 October 1993), popularly known as Akila Dananjaya, is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer, who played all forms of the game for the national team. In March 2021, he became the first bowler to take hat-trick and be hit for the maximum of six sixes in an over in the same match, by Kieron Pollard against West Indies .
In December 2018, he was suspended from bowling in international matches after his bowling action was deemed to be illegal, which was later corrected to play in March 2019. However, in September 2019, the International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Dananjaya from bowling in international matches for twelve months after his bowling action was once again deemed to be illegal, a penalty received for failing a biomechanics assessment twice within a two-year period. He was cleared to bowl in international cricket again on 8 January 2021.
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Akila Dananjaya: career summary
Akila Dananjaya is a bowling all-rounder from Sri Lanka, born on 4 Oct 1993 in Panadura. Akila Dananjaya has played 153 matches on CricInto's records, from 27 Sept 2012 to 7 Sept 2026, for Colts Cricket Club, Dambulla Sixers, Sri Lanka, Galle Titans, Durban's Super Giants, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Colombo Stars, Galle Gladiators, Mumbai Indians and Khulna Titans.
In ODIs (40 matches, 2012–2024): 321 runs in 31 innings at an average of 12.84 and a strike rate of 72.79, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 50*); 55 wickets at an average of 31.20 and an economy rate of 5.16 (best 6/29).
In T20Is (32 matches, 2012–2024): 61 runs in 15 innings at an average of 7.63 and a strike rate of 85.92 (highest score 11*); 28 wickets at an average of 33.14 and an economy rate of 8.22 (best 3/36).
In the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament (19 matches, 2024–2026): 53 runs in 10 innings at an average of 6.63 and a strike rate of 56.99 (highest score 12); 27 wickets at an average of 21.70 and an economy rate of 3.79 (best 4/9).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 6 | 10 | 2 | 135 | 43* | 16.88 | 254 | 53.15 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| ODI | 40 | 31 | 6 | 321 | 50* | 12.84 | 441 | 72.79 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3 |
| T20I | 32 | 15 | 7 | 61 | 11* | 7.63 | 71 | 85.92 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 19 | 10 | 2 | 53 | 12 | 6.63 | 93 | 56.99 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Major League Tournament | 16 | 16 | 1 | 256 | 46 | 17.07 | 369 | 69.38 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| Lanka Premier League | 15 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 6.50 | 21 | 61.90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 12 | 7 | 1 | 59 | 34 | 9.83 | 71 | 83.10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 8 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 4.00 | 18 | 66.67 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7.00 | 11 | 63.64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SA20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4.00 | 9 | 44.44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4* | - | 5 | 80.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 6 | 12 | 230.5 | 819 | 33 | 6/115 | 24.82 | 3.55 | 41.97 | 0 | 4 |
| ODI | 40 | 38 | 332.3 | 1716 | 55 | 6/29 | 31.20 | 5.16 | 36.27 | 2 | 2 |
| T20I | 32 | 32 | 112.5 | 928 | 28 | 3/36 | 33.14 | 8.22 | 24.18 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 19 | 18 | 154.4 | 586 | 27 | 4/9 | 21.70 | 3.79 | 34.37 | 2 | 0 |
| Major League Tournament | 16 | 26 | 537.1 | 1772 | 82 | 7/39 | 21.61 | 3.30 | 39.30 | 3 | 6 |
| Lanka Premier League | 15 | 14 | 50 | 447 | 10 | 2/19 | 44.70 | 8.94 | 30.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 12 | 12 | 43.1 | 312 | 21 | 3/17 | 14.86 | 7.23 | 12.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 8 | 8 | 24 | 189 | 6 | 2/28 | 31.50 | 7.88 | 24.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 2 | 2 | 7 | 47 | 1 | 1/17 | 47.00 | 6.71 | 42.00 | 0 | 0 |
| SA20 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 58 | 1 | 1/39 | 58.00 | 8.29 | 42.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 | 0 | 0/47 | - | 11.75 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sept 2026 | CCC vs MSC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 0 (1) | 0/53 (9) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | CCC vs NCC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 34 (24) | 2/34 (4) |
| 3 Sept 2026 | CCC vs PSC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | DNB | 2/48 (9.4) |
| 1 Sept 2026 | CCC vs BCAAC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 3 (3) | 0/23 (4) |
| 30 Aug 2026 | CCC vs BRC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | DNB | 3/34 (10) |
| 28 Aug 2026 | CCC vs BSC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | DNB | 3/17 (2.4) |
| 26 Aug 2026 | CCC vs BCAAC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | DNB | 1/6 (4) |
| 20 Aug 2026 | CCC vs PSC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 3 (7) | 1/48 (4) |
| 18 Aug 2026 | CCC vs NCC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 11* (13) | 1/18 (8) |
| 16 Aug 2026 | CCC vs ACCC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 14 (24) | 1/28 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Akila Dananjaya scored in ODIs?
Akila Dananjaya has scored 321 runs in ODIs, at an average of 12.84.
How many wickets has Akila Dananjaya taken in ODIs?
Akila Dananjaya has taken 55 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 6/29.
How many runs has Akila Dananjaya scored in T20Is?
Akila Dananjaya has scored 61 runs in T20Is, at an average of 7.63.
How many wickets has Akila Dananjaya taken in T20Is?
Akila Dananjaya has taken 28 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/36.
How many runs has Akila Dananjaya scored in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament?
Akila Dananjaya has scored 53 runs in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament, at an average of 6.63.
How many wickets has Akila Dananjaya taken in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament?
Akila Dananjaya has taken 27 wickets in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament, with best figures of 4/9.
What is Akila Dananjaya's highest score?
Akila Dananjaya's highest score is 50*, in ODIs (not out).
How old is Akila Dananjaya?
Akila Dananjaya was born on 4 Oct 1993 in Panadura, and is 33 years old.
Which teams has Akila Dananjaya played for?
Colts Cricket Club (2024–2026), Dambulla Sixers (2024–2026), Sri Lanka (2012–2024), Galle Titans (2023), Durban's Super Giants (2023), St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (2022), Colombo Stars (2021), Galle Gladiators (2020), Mumbai Indians (2018) and Khulna Titans (2017).