Nishan Peiris
35 matches · 15 May 2024 to 28 Mar 2026
- Full name
- Kurukulasooriya Nishan Peiris
- Born
- 11 Aug 1997, Negombo
- Age
- 29 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off-break
Kurukulasooriya Nishan Peiris (born 11 August 1997) is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who currently plays Test cricket for the national team. He is a right-arm off-break bowler and plays for the Colombo Cricket Club in domestic cricket.
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Nishan Peiris: career summary
Nishan Peiris is a bowler, born on 11 Aug 1997 in Negombo. Nishan Peiris has played 35 matches on CricInto's records, from 15 May 2024 to 28 Mar 2026, for Colombo Cricket Club, Negombo Cricket Club and Sri Lanka.
In the Major League Tournament (15 matches, 2024–2026): 128 runs in 14 innings at an average of 12.80 and a strike rate of 46.55 (highest score 34); 49 wickets at an average of 27.71 and an economy rate of 2.78 (best 7/67).
In the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament (11 matches, 2024–2025): 84 runs in 9 innings at an average of 10.50 and a strike rate of 69.42 (highest score 21); 18 wickets at an average of 18.50 and an economy rate of 4.24 (best 4/15).
In the Major Clubs T20 Tournament (6 matches, 2024–2025): 1 runs in 1 innings at an average of 1.00 and a strike rate of 50.00 (highest score 1); 3 wickets at an average of 18.67 and an economy rate of 7.47 (best 2/31).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3.00 | 40 | 22.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Major League Tournament | 15 | 14 | 4 | 128 | 34 | 12.80 | 275 | 46.55 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 11 | 9 | 1 | 84 | 21 | 10.50 | 121 | 69.42 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 2 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 5 | 131.3 | 520 | 12 | 6/170 | 43.33 | 3.95 | 65.75 | 0 | 1 |
| Major League Tournament | 15 | 21 | 488.3 | 1358 | 49 | 7/67 | 27.71 | 2.78 | 59.82 | 0 | 3 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 11 | 11 | 78.3 | 333 | 18 | 4/15 | 18.50 | 4.24 | 26.17 | 1 | 0 |
| Major Clubs T20 Tournament | 6 | 4 | 7.3 | 56 | 3 | 2/31 | 18.67 | 7.47 | 15.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2026 | CCC vs MSC Major League Tournament | 16* (23) | 2/61 (27) |
| 20 Mar 2026 | CCC vs ACCC Major League Tournament | 0* (5) | 2/87 (33.3) & 5/49 (23) |
| 13 Mar 2026 | CCC vs BRC Major League Tournament | DNB | 6/66 (26.5) & 0/18 (9) |
| 6 Mar 2026 | CCC vs NCC Major League Tournament | 9 (15) | 2/64 (16) & 3/100 (19) |
| 16 Jan 2026 | CCC vs PSC Major League Tournament | DNB | 3/69 (35) |
| 9 Jan 2026 | CCC vs PSC Major League Tournament | 0 (15) & 0* (2) | 2/45 (27.1) |
| 2 Jan 2026 | CCC vs CMCC Major League Tournament | 3 (6) | 2/35 (11) & 3/46 (20) |
| 27 Dec 2025 | CCC vs CCC Major League Tournament | DNB | 3/130 (42) |
| 12 Dec 2025 | CCC vs BCAAC Major League Tournament | 34 (56) | 2/48 (19) |
| 6 Dec 2025 | CCC vs NSWC Major League Tournament | 32* (29) | 7/67 (33) & 0/29 (11) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Nishan Peiris scored in the Major League Tournament?
Nishan Peiris has scored 128 runs in the Major League Tournament, at an average of 12.80.
How many wickets has Nishan Peiris taken in the Major League Tournament?
Nishan Peiris has taken 49 wickets in the Major League Tournament, with best figures of 7/67.
How many runs has Nishan Peiris scored in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament?
Nishan Peiris has scored 84 runs in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament, at an average of 10.50.
How many wickets has Nishan Peiris taken in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament?
Nishan Peiris has taken 18 wickets in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament, with best figures of 4/15.
How many runs has Nishan Peiris scored in the Major Clubs T20 Tournament?
Nishan Peiris has scored 1 runs in the Major Clubs T20 Tournament, at an average of 1.00.
What is Nishan Peiris's highest score?
Nishan Peiris's highest score is 34, in the Major League Tournament.
How old is Nishan Peiris?
Nishan Peiris was born on 11 Aug 1997 in Negombo, and is 29 years old.
Which teams has Nishan Peiris played for?
Colombo Cricket Club (2025–2026), Negombo Cricket Club (2024–2025) and Sri Lanka (2024–2025).