Nuwanidu Fernando
66 matches · 6 Dec 2021 to 3 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Muthuthanthirige Nuwanidu Keshawa Fernando
- Born
- 13 Oct 1999, Colombo
- Age
- 27 years
- Role
- Batter
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off break
Muthuthanthirige Nuwanidu Keshawa Fernando (born 13 October 1999), generally known as Nuwanidu Fernando is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who plays as a top-order batter in all forms of the game. He had his education in St. Sebastian's College, Moratuwa. He is the younger brother of Sri Lankan cricketer Vishwa Fernando.
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Nuwanidu Fernando: career summary
Nuwanidu Fernando is a batter, born on 13 Oct 1999 in Colombo. Nuwanidu Fernando has played 66 matches on CricInto's records, from 6 Dec 2021 to 3 Oct 2026, for Sri Lanka, Sinhalese Sports Club, Jaffna Kings, Dambulla Sixers, Colombo Strikers, Galle Gladiators and Dambulla Giants.
In the Lanka Premier League (27 matches, 2021–2026): 495 runs in 25 innings at an average of 21.52 and a strike rate of 117.58, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties (highest score 63*).
In the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament (16 matches, 2024–2026): 466 runs in 14 innings at an average of 42.36 and a strike rate of 100.43, with 1 hundred and 3 fifties (highest score 120); 11 wickets at an average of 22.00 and an economy rate of 4.32 (best 5/28).
In the Major Clubs T20 Tournament (10 matches, 2024–2026): 279 runs in 8 innings at an average of 46.50 and a strike rate of 162.21, with 1 hundred and 1 fifty (highest score 117*); 3 wickets at an average of 29.00 and an economy rate of 11.60 (best 1/2).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 6 | 5 | 0 | 89 | 50 | 17.80 | 132 | 67.42 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 4 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 15 | 6.00 | 25 | 96.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 27 | 25 | 2 | 495 | 63* | 21.52 | 421 | 117.58 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 20 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 16 | 14 | 3 | 466 | 120 | 42.36 | 464 | 100.43 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 14 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 10 | 8 | 2 | 279 | 117* | 46.50 | 172 | 162.21 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 17 | 0 |
| Major League Tournament | 3 | 4 | 0 | 176 | 110 | 44.00 | 205 | 85.85 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 6 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0/22 | - | 11.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 1/20 | 20.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 27 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0/5 | - | 8.33 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 16 | 9 | 56 | 242 | 11 | 5/28 | 22.00 | 4.32 | 30.55 | 0 | 1 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 10 | 4 | 7.3 | 87 | 3 | 1/2 | 29.00 | 11.60 | 15.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Tournament | 3 | 5 | 50 | 249 | 4 | 1/30 | 62.25 | 4.98 | 75.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | SL vs BAN T20I | 1 (2) | - |
| 1 Oct 2026 | SL vs IND T20I | 15 (11) | 1/20 (2) |
| 16 Sept 2026 | SSC vs TUCAAC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 5 (4) | 0/24 (2) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | SSC vs NCC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 50 (30) | 1/23 (2) |
| 11 Sept 2026 | SSC vs MSC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 1 (11) | - |
| 9 Sept 2026 | SSC vs PSC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 117* (53) | - |
| 7 Sept 2026 | SSC vs CCC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 21 (33) | 0/26 (4) |
| 3 Sept 2026 | SSC vs BCAAC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 57 (49) | 0/21 (3) |
| 1 Sept 2026 | SSC vs PSC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 48* (39) | - |
| 28 Aug 2026 | SSC vs NCC Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 7 (10) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Nuwanidu Fernando scored in the Lanka Premier League?
Nuwanidu Fernando has scored 495 runs in the Lanka Premier League, at an average of 21.52.
How many runs has Nuwanidu Fernando scored in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament?
Nuwanidu Fernando has scored 466 runs in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament, at an average of 42.36.
How many wickets has Nuwanidu Fernando taken in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament?
Nuwanidu Fernando has taken 11 wickets in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament, with best figures of 5/28.
How many runs has Nuwanidu Fernando scored in the Major Clubs T20 Tournament?
Nuwanidu Fernando has scored 279 runs in the Major Clubs T20 Tournament, at an average of 46.50.
How many hundreds has Nuwanidu Fernando scored?
Nuwanidu Fernando has scored 1 hundred in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament, 1 hundred in the Major Clubs T20 Tournament and 1 hundred in the Major League Tournament.
What is Nuwanidu Fernando's highest score?
Nuwanidu Fernando's highest score is 120, in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament.
How old is Nuwanidu Fernando?
Nuwanidu Fernando was born on 13 Oct 1999 in Colombo, and is 27 years old.
Which teams has Nuwanidu Fernando played for?
Sri Lanka (2023–2026), Sinhalese Sports Club (2024–2026), Jaffna Kings (2026), Dambulla Sixers (2024), Colombo Strikers (2023), Galle Gladiators (2022) and Dambulla Giants (2021).