Chamara Kapugedera
154 matches · 29 Jan 2006 to 3 Dec 2017
- Full name
- Chamara Kantha Kapugedera
- Born
- 24 Feb 1987, Kandy
- Age
- 39 years
- Role
- Middle-order Batsman
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right arm medium
Chamara Kantha Kapugedera (Sinhala: චාමර කපුගෙදර, born 24 February 1987) is a former international Sri Lankan cricketer who played all formats of the game, and was a former One Day International captain.
He was a permanent member in the national team from the debut match until 2010, and finally poor performances dropped him from the squad, until his comeback in 2015. He is an alumnus of Dharmaraja College, Kandy. He was also a member of the first Twenty20 International match for Sri Lanka, and capped no. 6. Kapugedara re-entered the national team in the mid-2015 and played the role of a middle order batsmen. In December 2019, he retired from all forms of cricket.
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Chamara Kapugedera: career summary
Chamara Kapugedera is a middle-order batsman from Sri Lanka, born on 24 Feb 1987 in Kandy. Chamara Kapugedera has played 154 matches on CricInto's records, from 29 Jan 2006 to 3 Dec 2017, for Rangpur Riders, Sri Lanka, Chittagong Vikings, Duronto Rajshahi and Chennai Super Kings.
In ODIs (92 matches, 2006–2017): 1,505 runs in 76 innings at an average of 21.81 and a strike rate of 71.29, with 0 hundreds and 8 fifties (highest score 95); 2 wickets at an average of 112.50 and an economy rate of 5.11 (best 1/24).
In T20Is (41 matches, 2006–2017): 675 runs in 36 innings at an average of 22.50 and a strike rate of 118.21, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 50).
In Tests (8 matches, 2006–2009): 418 runs in 15 innings at an average of 34.83 and a strike rate of 53.18, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties (highest score 96).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 15 | 3 | 418 | 96 | 34.83 | 786 | 53.18 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 7 | 1 |
| ODI | 92 | 76 | 7 | 1505 | 95 | 21.81 | 2111 | 71.29 | 0 | 8 | 100 | 28 | 7 |
| T20I | 41 | 36 | 6 | 675 | 50 | 22.50 | 571 | 118.21 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 24 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 8 | 7 | 0 | 57 | 31 | 8.14 | 66 | 86.36 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 5.33 | 23 | 69.57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0/9 | - | 4.50 | - | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 92 | 10 | 44 | 225 | 2 | 1/24 | 112.50 | 5.11 | 132.00 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 8 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 0/28 | - | 7.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 5 | 3 | 2.5 | 49 | 0 | 0/8 | - | 17.29 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2017 | RR vs KT Bangladesh Premier League | 2 (7) | - |
| 2 Dec 2017 | RR vs CV Bangladesh Premier League | 2 (4) | - |
| 18 Oct 2017 | SL vs PAK ODI | 18 (30) | - |
| 27 Aug 2017 | SL vs IND ODI | 14 (22) | - |
| 24 Aug 2017 | SL vs IND ODI | 40 (61) | - |
| 20 Aug 2017 | SL vs IND ODI | 1 (2) | - |
| 3 Jun 2017 | SL vs SA ODI | 0 (1) | - |
| 6 Apr 2017 | SL vs BAN T20I | 50 (35) | - |
| 4 Apr 2017 | SL vs BAN T20I | DNB | - |
| 22 Feb 2017 | SL vs AUS T20I | 7 (6) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Chamara Kapugedera scored in ODIs?
Chamara Kapugedera has scored 1,505 runs in ODIs, at an average of 21.81.
How many runs has Chamara Kapugedera scored in T20Is?
Chamara Kapugedera has scored 675 runs in T20Is, at an average of 22.50.
How many runs has Chamara Kapugedera scored in Tests?
Chamara Kapugedera has scored 418 runs in Tests, at an average of 34.83.
What is Chamara Kapugedera's highest score?
Chamara Kapugedera's highest score is 96, in Tests.
How old is Chamara Kapugedera?
Chamara Kapugedera was born on 24 Feb 1987 in Kandy, and is 39 years old.
Which teams has Chamara Kapugedera played for?
Rangpur Riders (2017), Sri Lanka (2006–2017), Chittagong Vikings (2015), Duronto Rajshahi (2013) and Chennai Super Kings (2008).