Asitha Fernando
112 matches · 8 Jul 2017 to 22 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Asitha Madusanka Fernando
- Born
- 31 Jul 1997
- Age
- 29 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right arm medium-fast
Asitha Madusanka Fernando (born 31 July 1997) is a Sri Lankan cricketer who has played for the national team since 2017 across all international formats. A right arm medium-fast bowler, he has taken 80 wickets in 24 Test matches. As of May 2026, Fernando has the best career strike rate and the second best average for a Sri Lankan Test bowler.
In the Lanka Premier League (LPL), he has played for the Jaffna Kings since the 2022 season, and for the Galle Gladiators in the inaugural 2020 season.
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Asitha Fernando: career summary
Asitha Fernando is a bowler from Sri Lanka, born on 31 Jul 1997. Asitha Fernando has played 112 matches on CricInto's records, from 8 Jul 2017 to 22 Oct 2026, for Sri Lanka, Colombo Cricket Club, Kandy Royals, Glamorgan, Jaffna Kings, Nottinghamshire and Galle Gladiators.
In ODIs (33 matches, 2017–2026): 21 runs in 14 innings at an average of 3.00 and a strike rate of 38.89 (highest score 7); 45 wickets at an average of 31.78 and an economy rate of 6.12 (best 4/35).
In Tests (27 matches, 2021–2026): 59 runs in 40 innings at an average of 3.11 and a strike rate of 22.69 (highest score 11); 91 wickets at an average of 27.55 and an economy rate of 3.51 (best 6/51).
In the Lanka Premier League (24 matches, 2020–2026): 1 runs in 2 innings at an average of 0.50 and a strike rate of 20.00 (highest score 1); 20 wickets at an average of 40.05 and an economy rate of 10.10 (best 3/35).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 27 | 40 | 21 | 59 | 11 | 3.11 | 260 | 22.69 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 12 |
| ODI | 33 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 3.00 | 54 | 38.89 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| T20I | 6 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10* | - | 5 | 220.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 24 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 | 5 | 20.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| County Championship | 12 | 14 | 7 | 34 | 14* | 4.86 | 107 | 31.78 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Major League Tournament | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 12* | 6.00 | 25 | 48.00 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 27 | 45 | 713.3 | 2507 | 91 | 6/51 | 27.55 | 3.51 | 47.04 | 7 | 3 |
| ODI | 33 | 32 | 233.3 | 1430 | 45 | 4/35 | 31.78 | 6.12 | 31.13 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 6 | 5 | 16 | 174 | 3 | 1/11 | 58.00 | 10.88 | 32.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 24 | 24 | 79.2 | 801 | 20 | 3/35 | 40.05 | 10.10 | 23.80 | 0 | 0 |
| County Championship | 12 | 19 | 281.5 | 976 | 30 | 4/71 | 32.53 | 3.46 | 56.37 | 1 | 0 |
| Major League Tournament | 6 | 9 | 96.2 | 267 | 12 | 4/31 | 22.25 | 2.77 | 48.17 | 2 | 0 |
| Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | 4 | 4 | 26 | 118 | 3 | 2/11 | 39.33 | 4.54 | 52.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 1* (1) | 1/68 (10) |
| 18 Oct 2026 | SL vs PAK ODI | 7 (10) | 3/59 (10) |
| 27 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 6 (9) | 3/64 (9) |
| 24 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | DNB | 1/68 (10) |
| 22 Sept 2026 | SL vs ENG ODI | 0 (2) | 3/53 (9.1) |
| 7 Sept 2026 | CCC vs SSC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | DNB | 0/51 (8) |
| 3 Sept 2026 | CCC vs TUCAAC Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament | DNB | 0/35 (6) |
| 23 Aug 2026 | SL vs IND Test | 1* (4) & 0* (24) | 4/106 (29) |
| 15 Aug 2026 | SL vs IND Test | 0* (5) & 0* (1) | 2/63 (17.4) & 4/31 (8.5) |
| 30 Jul 2026 | KR vs JK Lanka Premier League | 1 (4) | 1/25 (2) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Asitha Fernando scored in ODIs?
Asitha Fernando has scored 21 runs in ODIs, at an average of 3.00.
How many wickets has Asitha Fernando taken in ODIs?
Asitha Fernando has taken 45 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 4/35.
How many runs has Asitha Fernando scored in Tests?
Asitha Fernando has scored 59 runs in Tests, at an average of 3.11.
How many wickets has Asitha Fernando taken in Tests?
Asitha Fernando has taken 91 wickets in Tests, with best figures of 6/51.
How many runs has Asitha Fernando scored in the Lanka Premier League?
Asitha Fernando has scored 1 runs in the Lanka Premier League, at an average of 0.50.
How many wickets has Asitha Fernando taken in the Lanka Premier League?
Asitha Fernando has taken 20 wickets in the Lanka Premier League, with best figures of 3/35.
How old is Asitha Fernando?
Asitha Fernando was born on 31 Jul 1997, and is 29 years old.
Which teams has Asitha Fernando played for?
Sri Lanka (2017–2026), Colombo Cricket Club (2024–2026), Kandy Royals (2026), Glamorgan (2025), Jaffna Kings (2022–2024), Nottinghamshire (2023) and Galle Gladiators (2020).