Dasun Shanaka
Batting Allrounder
- Age
- 35 Y
- Matches
- 222
- Batting Style
- Right Handed Bat
- Bowling Style
- Right-arm medium
Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka became a national sensation when in 2015, while playing for the Sinhalese Sports Club, he hit a record 16 sixes in an innings. A middle-order batsman who can bowl handsomely, Shanaka is another talented cricketer from the fertile grounds of the Sinhalese Sports Club. He made his international debut in 2015 in a T20I against Pakistan. It was, however, his performance in the AIA T20 tournament that really put him on the map. A limited-overs specialist, Shanaka made his Test debut before making his ODI debut in 2016. In his ODI debut against Ireland, he became only the third Sri Lankan bowler to pick a fifer on debut. A born match-winner, Shanka's clutch genes showed when his all-round performance led Sri Lanka to their first victory against South Africa after 11 losses in 2018. His leadership qualities and matchwinning capabilities were rewarded when he was named the captain of the Sri Lankan team for a T20 series against Pakistan in 2019. Under his captaincy, Sri Lanka whitewashed Pakistan, handing Sri Lanka their first series whitewash in T20I. In July 2021, the Sri Lankan team, under his captaincy, defeated India in a three-match T20I series as well.
Listing Sri Lanka's 400-plus totals in ODI cricket
In a thrilling ODI match in Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning victory over England by chasing down a mammoth target of 430 runs.
'Has no value': Harry Brook on his 202* versus SL
England cricket captain Harry Brook expressed disappointment over his record-breaking ODI double-century against Sri Lanka.
'Enjoyed it as captain': Mendis on Sri Lanka's record chase
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis has hailed his team's remarkable performance in their record-breaking 430-run chase against England.
ODI Tri-Series, Dasun Shanaka hammers match-winning 97 versus England: Stats
In a historic feat, Sri Lanka pulled off the second-highest successful chase in ODI history by chasing down England's mammoth total of 429/4 with just one ball to spare.
Pavan Rathnayake hammers his 2nd ODI hundred versus England: Stats
Sri Lanka pulled off a historic win against England in a tri-series match at Rawalpindi.
Sri Lanka complete the 2nd-highest successful chase in ODIs: Stats
England's cricket captain Harry Brook shattered records by scoring the fastest double-century in ODI history.
ODI Tri-Series 2026: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in opener
Pakistan claimed a resounding win over Sri Lanka in Match 1 of the 2026 ODI Tri-Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pathum Nissanka ruled out of ODI tri-series in Pakistan: Details
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan due to an unhealed left hamstring injury.
Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka races to 50 T20I wickets: Stats
Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka was the standout bowler in the third and final T20I against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Stadium.
1st T20I: Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara hammers 91 versus Pakistan
Sri Lanka's Lahiru Udara hammered a prolific 91-run knock versus Pakistan cricket team in the 1st T20I held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
All-round England humble Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I, seal series
England produced another dominant performance to defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second T20I at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, and wrap up the three-match series with a game remaining.
England thrash Sri Lanka in 1st T20I: Report and stats
In a stunning display of batting prowess, England thrashed Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20I at Southampton.
Azmatullah Omarzai sets record with T20I fifty against India
Afghanistan racked up 156/8 in the 1st T20I against India at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Dasun Shanaka slams fastest ton in CPL history: Key stats
Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka has etched his name in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) history books by scoring the fastest century of the tournament.
Galle Gallants beat Jaffna Kings to win maiden LPL title
Galle Gallants have clinched their first-ever Lanka Premier League (LPL) title in a thrilling low-scoring final against Jaffna Kings.
Chamari Athapaththu, Pathum Nissanka named SL Cricketers of the Year
Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu and Pathum Nissanka have been awarded the Women's and Men's Cricketer of the Year honors at the Sri Lanka Cricket Awards.
Major League Cricket: Shanaka scripts history with first-ever double hat-trick
In a thrilling finish to the 2026 Major League Cricket (MLC) match, Dasun Shanaka achieved the first-ever double hat-trick in the tournament's history.
MLC: Rovman Powell hammers five sixes in an over
Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) cruised to their second consecutive victory in the ongoing 2026 Major League Cricket (MLC), defeating Seattle Orcas by a massive 81 runs in Dallas.
Dasun Shanaka becomes fourth SL batter with 2,000 T20I runs
In a thrilling finish at Sabina Park, the West Indies pulled off a remarkable heist against Sri Lanka to win the T20I series.
2nd T20I: Chameera, Hasaranga dent WI with three-wicket hauls
Sri Lanka leveled the three-match T20I series against West Indies with a comprehensive 37-run victory in Kingston.
2nd T20I: Mishara, Shanaka power Sri Lanka with fifties
Sri Lanka leveled the T20I series against West Indies with a stunning 37-run victory in the second match at Sabina Park.
SL beat WI in 2nd T20I, level series 1-1: Stats
Team Sri Lanka has leveled the three-match T20I series against West Indies 1-1, with a comfortable 37-run victory in the second game.
Disappointed Sangakkara questions Sam Curran's IPL absence: Details
Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has expressed disappointment over Sam Curran's absence from the 2026 Indian Premier League.
Kusal Mendis to lead SL on WI tour; Kamindu vice-captain
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that Kusal Mendis will captain the ODI and T20I teams for their upcoming tour of the West Indies.
IPL 2026: Here's why RR can ace the DC challenge
Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Dasun Shanaka banned from PSL for one year: Here's why
Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has been handed a one-year ban from the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
RR's Sam Curran expresses disappointment on missing IPL 2026
England all-rounder Sam Curran has expressed his disappointment at missing out on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season due to a groin injury.
IPL over PSL? PCB chairman warns players of legal action
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has warned international players of legal consequences if they choose the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026.
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals replace Sam Curran with Dasun Shanaka
The Rajasthan Royals have signed Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Gudakesh Motie withdraws from PSL after being stranded in India
West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie is set to withdraw from the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026.
Which captain owns most sixes in T20 World Cups?
Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka played a valiant knock in their last ICC T20 World Cup 2026 encounter against Pakistan.
Sri Lanka's Pavan Rathnayake hammers his 2nd T20I fifty: Stats
Pakistan defeated co-hosts Sri Lanka by five runs in a thrilling encounter at Pallekele on Saturday.
T20 WC: Dasun Shanaka makes records with 76* versus Pakistan
Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka gave a valiant effort in the T20 World Cup 2026, scoring an explosive unbeaten 76 off just 31 balls.
Pakistan ousted from T20 World Cup despite Sri Lanka win
Pakistan's journey in the T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end despite defeating Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 8 Group 2 match on Saturday.
Decoding Sri Lanka and Pakistan's H2H record in T20Is
Pakistan are set to take on Sri Lanka in Match 50 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday.
'External negativity affected us': Shanaka after SL's T20 WC exit
Sri Lankan cricket captain Dasun Shanaka has blamed "external negativity" for his team's early exit from the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
T20 World Cup: Unbeaten Sri Lanka take on spirited Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will take on each other in their respective final league matches in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka thrash Oman in Pallekele
Sri Lanka won their second successive match in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, thrashing Oman in Pallekele.
Dasun Shanaka hammers fastest T20 World Cup fifty for SL
Dasun Shanaka led Sri Lanka from the front as they racked up 225/5 against Oman in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup encounter at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Kusal Mendis becomes first SL batter with 2,500 T20I runs
Star Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis has completed 2,500 runs in T20I cricket.
T20 WC: SL captain praises bowlers, Kamindu-Kusal after Ireland win
Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka has praised his team's bowling strength and the resilience of Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis in their 20-run victory over Ireland.
Dasun Shanaka wants flatter pitches in 2026 T20 World Cup
Sri Lankan cricket captain Dasun Shanaka has linked his team's recent batting struggles to spin-friendly pitches at home.
T20 WC: SL replace injured Eshan Malinga with Pramod Madushan
Sri Lanka have announced the replacement of injured pacer Eshan Malinga with Pramod Madushan for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka bank on home advantage
The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup is just around the corner, and co-hosts Sri Lanka are gearing up for the tournament with home advantage.
England trump SL in low-scoring 3rd T20I to complete whitewash
England defeated Sri Lanka by 12 runs in a nail-biting third and final T20I of the series in Pallekele, completing a clean sweep of the three-match T20 series.
Kusal Mendis becomes second Sri Lankan with 100 T20I caps
Star Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis has accomplished a major milestone by becoming just the second player from his country to complete 100 appearances in the T20I format.