Vishwa Fernando
83 matches · 4 Aug 2016 to 13 Sept 2026
- Full name
- Muthuthanthrige Vishwa Thilina Fernando
- Born
- 18 Sept 1991, Colombo
- Age
- 35 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Left-arm medium-fast
Muthuthanthrige Vishwa Thilina Fernando (born 18 September 1991), commonly as Vishwa Fernando, is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer, who represents the national side in all three formats. He had his education in St. Sebastian's College, Moratuwa. He is the elder brother of the emerging cricketer Nuwanidu Fernando.
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Vishwa Fernando: career summary
Vishwa Fernando is a bowler from Sri Lanka, born on 18 Sept 1991 in Colombo. Vishwa Fernando has played 83 matches on CricInto's records, from 4 Aug 2016 to 13 Sept 2026, for Colombo Cricket Club, Sri Lanka, Warwickshire, Yorkshire, Durham, Galle Titans and Kandy Tuskers.
In Tests (27 matches, 2016–2025): 161 runs in 39 innings at an average of 7.00 and a strike rate of 26.14 (highest score 38); 77 wickets at an average of 32.56 and an economy rate of 3.53 (best 5/101).
In the Major League Tournament (14 matches, 2024–2026): 41 runs in 10 innings at an average of 10.25 and a strike rate of 28.28 (highest score 15); 22 wickets at an average of 33.32 and an economy rate of 3.30 (best 4/47).
In the Major Clubs T20 Tournament (12 matches, 2024–2026): 3 runs in 2 innings at an average of 3.00 and a strike rate of 30.00 (highest score 3); 13 wickets at an average of 15.15 and an economy rate of 6.79 (best 3/17).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 27 | 39 | 16 | 161 | 38 | 7.00 | 616 | 26.14 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 13 |
| ODI | 8 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 7* | 15.00 | 61 | 49.18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | 2 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Tournament | 14 | 10 | 6 | 41 | 15 | 10.25 | 145 | 28.28 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 | 10 | 30.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| County Championship | 8 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 15* | 12.50 | 55 | 45.45 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Lanka Premier League | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3.50 | 8 | 87.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 27 | 47 | 710.5 | 2507 | 77 | 5/101 | 32.56 | 3.53 | 55.39 | 4 | 1 |
| ODI | 8 | 8 | 49.3 | 337 | 5 | 1/35 | 67.40 | 6.81 | 59.40 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0/16 | - | 8.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Tournament | 14 | 20 | 222 | 733 | 22 | 4/47 | 33.32 | 3.30 | 60.55 | 1 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 12 | 11 | 29 | 197 | 13 | 3/17 | 15.15 | 6.79 | 13.38 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 9 | 9 | 60 | 349 | 18 | 3/17 | 19.39 | 5.82 | 20.00 | 0 | 0 |
| County Championship | 8 | 14 | 188.5 | 648 | 27 | 5/30 | 24.00 | 3.43 | 41.96 | 3 | 1 |
| Lanka Premier League | 4 | 4 | 11 | 87 | 4 | 2/29 | 21.75 | 7.91 | 16.50 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sept 2026 | CCC vs TUCAAC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | DNB | 2/49 (4) |
| 9 Sept 2026 | CCC vs ACCC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | DNB | 1/38 (4) |
| 7 Sept 2026 | CCC vs SSC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 0* (0) | 3/57 (9) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | CCC vs KYCC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | DNB | 3/17 (4) |
| 3 Sept 2026 | CCC vs TUCAAC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | DNB | 1/68 (7) |
| 31 Aug 2026 | CCC vs PSC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | DNB | 0/26 (3) |
| 26 Aug 2026 | CCC vs MSC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | DNB | 3/58 (10) |
| 24 Aug 2026 | CCC vs MSC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | DNB | 1/6 (2) |
| 20 Mar 2026 | CCC vs ACCC Major League Tournament | DNB | 0/14 (4) |
| 13 Mar 2026 | CCC vs BRC Major League Tournament | DNB | 2/36 (16) & 0/14 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Vishwa Fernando scored in Tests?
Vishwa Fernando has scored 161 runs in Tests, at an average of 7.00.
How many wickets has Vishwa Fernando taken in Tests?
Vishwa Fernando has taken 77 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 5/101.
How many runs has Vishwa Fernando scored in the Major League Tournament?
Vishwa Fernando has scored 41 runs in the Major League Tournament, at an average of 10.25.
How many wickets has Vishwa Fernando taken in the Major League Tournament?
Vishwa Fernando has taken 22 wickets in the Major League Tournament, with best figures of 4/47.
How many runs has Vishwa Fernando scored in the Major Clubs T20 Tournament?
Vishwa Fernando has scored 3 runs in the Major Clubs T20 Tournament, at an average of 3.00.
How many wickets has Vishwa Fernando taken in the Major Clubs T20 Tournament?
Vishwa Fernando has taken 13 wickets in the Major Clubs T20 Tournament, with best figures of 3/17.
What is Vishwa Fernando's highest score?
Vishwa Fernando's highest score is 38, in Tests.
How old is Vishwa Fernando?
Vishwa Fernando was born on 18 Sept 1991 in Colombo, and is 35 years old.
Which teams has Vishwa Fernando played for?
Colombo Cricket Club (2024–2026), Sri Lanka (2016–2025), Warwickshire (2025), Yorkshire (2024), Durham (2023), Galle Titans (2023) and Kandy Tuskers (2020).