Janith Liyanage
111 matches · 14 Dec 2021 to 22 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi
- Born
- 12 Jul 1995, Colombo
- Age
- 31 years
- Role
- Batting All-rounder
- Batting
- Right handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast-medium
Kongala Liyanage Janith Vimukthi (born 12 July 1995), is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who currently plays limited overs cricket for the national team. He made his international debut for the Sri Lanka cricket team in February 2022. He is a past pupil of Lalith Athulathmudali Maha Vidyalaya and St. Peter's College, Colombo.
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Janith Liyanage: career summary
Janith Liyanage is a batting all-rounder, born on 12 Jul 1995 in Colombo. Janith Liyanage has played 111 matches on CricInto's records, from 14 Dec 2021 to 22 Oct 2026, for Sri Lanka, Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club, Colombo Kaps, Ragama Cricket Club, Galle Marvels, Dambulla Aura and Dambulla Giants.
In ODIs (37 matches, 2024–2026): 1,160 runs in 34 innings at an average of 44.62 and a strike rate of 89.58, with 1 hundred and 8 fifties (highest score 101*); 5 wickets at an average of 74.20 and an economy rate of 5.59 (best 1/16).
In the Lanka Premier League (25 matches, 2021–2026): 457 runs in 23 innings at an average of 22.85 and a strike rate of 141.49, with 0 hundreds and 5 fifties (highest score 56*); 1 wicket at an average of 171.00 and an economy rate of 12.36 (best 1/26).
In T20Is (14 matches, 2022–2026): 181 runs in 13 innings at an average of 22.63 and a strike rate of 103.43 (highest score 41*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 37 | 34 | 8 | 1160 | 101* | 44.62 | 1295 | 89.58 | 1 | 8 | 93 | 30 | 0 |
| T20I | 14 | 13 | 5 | 181 | 41* | 22.63 | 175 | 103.43 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Lanka Premier League | 25 | 23 | 3 | 457 | 56* | 22.85 | 323 | 141.49 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 15 | 2 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 13 | 12 | 0 | 172 | 58 | 14.33 | 140 | 122.86 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| Major League Tournament | 11 | 17 | 1 | 816 | 136 | 51.00 | 1146 | 71.20 | 3 | 4 | 72 | 16 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 11 | 11 | 1 | 404 | 165 | 40.40 | 423 | 95.51 | 1 | 3 | 33 | 13 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 37 | 18 | 66.2 | 371 | 5 | 1/16 | 74.20 | 5.59 | 79.60 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 14 | 2 | 2.2 | 32 | 0 | 0/14 | - | 13.71 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 25 | 11 | 13.5 | 171 | 1 | 1/26 | 171.00 | 12.36 | 83.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 13 | 10 | 22 | 209 | 2 | 1/11 | 104.50 | 9.50 | 66.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Tournament | 11 | 13 | 137.1 | 470 | 16 | 4/44 | 29.38 | 3.43 | 51.44 | 1 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 11 | 9 | 53 | 294 | 4 | 2/15 | 73.50 | 5.55 | 79.50 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 61* (27) | 1/32 (2) |
| 18 Oct 2026 | SL vs PAK ODI | 60 (74) | - |
| 27 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 19 (20) | 1/37 (6) |
| 24 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 32 (26) | - |
| 22 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 4 (8) | - |
| 3 Sept 2026 | BCAAC vs SSC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 165 (130) | 0/31 (3) |
| 1 Sept 2026 | BCAAC vs CCC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 16 (14) | 1/11 (2) |
| 30 Aug 2026 | BCAAC vs PSC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 52 (48) | 0/32 (6) |
| 28 Aug 2026 | BCAAC vs ACCC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 58 (39) | 0/34 (3) |
| 26 Aug 2026 | BCAAC vs CCC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 34 (44) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Janith Liyanage scored in ODIs?
Janith Liyanage has scored 1,160 runs in ODIs, at an average of 44.62.
How many wickets has Janith Liyanage taken in ODIs?
Janith Liyanage has taken 5 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 1/16.
How many runs has Janith Liyanage scored in the Lanka Premier League?
Janith Liyanage has scored 457 runs in the Lanka Premier League, at an average of 22.85.
How many runs has Janith Liyanage scored in T20Is?
Janith Liyanage has scored 181 runs in T20Is, at an average of 22.63.
How many hundreds has Janith Liyanage scored?
Janith Liyanage has scored 1 hundred in ODIs, 3 hundreds in the Major League Tournament and 1 hundred in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament.
What is Janith Liyanage's highest score?
Janith Liyanage's highest score is 165, in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament.
How old is Janith Liyanage?
Janith Liyanage was born on 12 Jul 1995 in Colombo, and is 31 years old.
Which teams has Janith Liyanage played for?
Sri Lanka (2022–2026), Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club (2025–2026), Colombo Kaps (2026), Ragama Cricket Club (2024–2025), Galle Marvels (2024), Dambulla Aura (2023) and Dambulla Giants (2021).