Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal

Wicket-keeper Batter

Batting Style Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Offbreak
Age 33 years
Place of Birth Sri Lanka
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All-round South Africa blow Sri Lanka away in Durban Test

South Africa thrashed visitors Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series.

Dinesh Chandimal slams his 30th fifty in Test cricket: Stats

Dinesh Chandimal slammed his 30th fifty in Test cricket.

06 Nov 2024

Kusal Perera

Perera, Shiraz return to SL's squad for NZ ODI series

Sri Lanka announced their squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand on November 6.

Sri Lanka demolish New Zealand in Galle Test: Decoding stats

Sri Lanka thrashed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs in the second and final Test in Galle, clinching the series 2-0.

26 Sep 2024

Pathum Nissanka

My goal was to bat positively, says centurion Dinesh Chandimal

Sri Lankan cricketer Dinesh Chandimal has emerged as the star of the second Test match against New Zealand, held in Galle.

Presenting Sri Lanka batters with over 15 Test tons

A terrific century from Dinesh Chandimal powered Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand in Galle.

Dinesh Chandimal slams his 16th Test century, joins these veterans

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal has slammed his 16th Test century.

20 Sep 2024

Dimuth Karunaratne

1st Test, Dinesh Chandimal slams 61 versus New Zealand: Stats

Dinesh Chandimal managed 61 off 150 balls during Sri Lanka's second innings versus New Zealand in the ongoing first Test in Galle.

01 Sep 2024

England Cricket Team

All-round England thrash Sri Lanka in Lord's Test: Key stats

An all-round England side hammered Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test match held at Lord's, London.

25 Aug 2024

Cricket News

England hammer SL in 1st Test to take lead: Stats

England took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after beating Sri Lanka by five wickets at the Old Trafford, Manchester.

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal slams his 27th Test half-century: Stats

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal made his presence felt in the first Test with a valiant 79-run knock in his side's second innings on Day 4 against England in Manchester.

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis slams his 3rd Test century: Stats

Sri Lanka batter Kamindu Mendis has floored England with a crucial century on Day 4 of the first Test in Manchester on Saturday.

23 Jul 2024

Charith Asalanka

Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in India T20Is

Charith Asalanka has been named the captain of Sri Lanka's 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against India.

Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud claims four-fer on Test debut: Details

Debutant pacer Hasan Mahmud starred for Bangladesh with the ball in the third innings of the ongoing second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.

2nd Test: SL batters add further to Bangladesh's agony

Sri Lanka continued to dominate Bangladesh on Day 2 of the ongoing second and final Test in Chattogram.

2nd Test: Chandimal, de Silva slam fifties versus Bangladesh

Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva hammered half-centuries for Sri Lanka in the first innings of the ongoing second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.

2nd Test: Batters put Sri Lanka on top versus Bangladesh

Sri Lanka firmly dominated Bangladesh on Day 1 of the second and final Test in Chattogram.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Match preview and stats

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka play each other in the first Test, starting March 22.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Tests 2024: Decoding the key stats

Bangladesh host Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, starting March 22.

Only Test, Sri Lanka thrash Afghanistan by 10 wickets: Stats

Sri Lanka defeated a spirited Afghanistan in the one-off Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground on Monday.

04 Feb 2024

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews scripts several records in one-off Test versus Afghanistan

Angelo Mathews ended up with a valiant 141-run knock in the one-off Test versus Afghanistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

Afghanistan's Naveed Zadran scalps 4/83 versus Sri Lanka on debut

Naveed Zadran was the pick of the bowlers for Afghanistan on Day 3 against Sri Lanka at the SSC ground on Sunday.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, only Test: Hosts in complete control

Sri Lanka continued their stronghold on Afghanistan on Day 2 of the only Test at the SSC ground.

Dinesh Chandimal smokes his ninth Test century at home: Stats

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal registered a brilliant century on Day 2 against Afghanistan in the only Test at the SSC ground.

03 Feb 2024

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews hammers his 16th Test century: Key stats

Angelo Mathews slammed a brilliant ton against Afghanistan on Day 2 in the only Test at the SSC ground.

03 Feb 2024

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews accomplishes 11,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Stats

Star all-rounder Angelo Mathews has completed 11,500 runs in First-Class cricket. The Sri Lanka veteran unlocked this feat with his 22nd run on Day 2 against Afghanistan in the only Test on Saturday.

09 Nov 2023

Kusal Perera

Kusal Perera smashes fastest half-century of 2023 World Cup

Sri Lankan opener Kusal Perera played a breathtaking knock against New Zealand in Match 41 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Bengaluru.

24 Jul 2023

Naseem Shah

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Naseem, Abrar rattle hosts

Sri Lanka have been bundled out for their lowest first-innings total (166) at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club in the ongoing second and final Test against Pakistan.

Dhananjaya de Silva races past 7,500 FC runs with half-century 

Sri Lankan all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva hammered his 13th Test fifty in the ongoing second and final game against Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Test series: Statistical preview

Sri Lanka are gearing up to host Pakistan in a two-Test series, starting July 16 in Galle.

25 Jun 2023

Dimuth Karunaratne

Dimuth Karunaratne scripts major records with maiden ODI century

Dimuth Karunaratne scripted history with his maiden century in ODIs.

SL vs IRE, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

After outclassing Ireland in the first Test, Sri Lanka will be hoping to wrap up the series when they take the field for the second clash at the Galle International Stadium starting on April 24.

Mendis becomes joint-fastest to 50 Test wickets among SL bowlers

Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by an innings and 280 runs in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium.

Sri Lanka thrash Ireland in first Test: Key Stats

Sri Lanka have beaten Ireland by an innings and 280 runs in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium.

SL vs IRE: Jayasuriya records his fifth Test five-wicket haul

Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has simply spun his web around the Ireland batters as he claimed his fifth Test five-wicket haul in the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium.

SL vs IRE, 1st Test: All-round hosts dominate Day 2

Sri Lanka are already in the driver's seat at the end of Day 2 of the ongoing Test match against Ireland at the Galle International Stadium.

SL vs IRE: Sadeera Samarawickrama records his maiden Test century

Sri Lanka wicket-keeper batter Sadeera Samarawickrama recorded his maiden Test ton in the ongoing first Test against Ireland at the Galle International Stadium.

17 Apr 2023

Dimuth Karunaratne

SL vs IRE: Dinesh Chandimal smokes his 14th Test century

Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal registered his 14th Test century in the ongoing first Test against Ireland at the Galle International Stadium.

New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka by innings, seal series 2-0 

New Zealand thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs in the ongoing second and final Test, bagging the series 2-0.

Dhananjaya de Silva completes 3,000 runs in Tests: Key stats 

Dhananjaya de Silva smashed a valiant 98 off 185 balls in the ongoing second and final Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. He struck 12 fours and a six.

20 Mar 2023

Angelo Mathews

Dinesh Chandimal smokes his 25th Test fifty, surpasses Arjuna Ranatunga 

Veteran Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal scored a fighting half-century in his side's second innings in the ongoing second and final Test versus New Zealand.

NZ vs SL: Mathews shines, Christchurch Test hangs in balance

The ongoing opening Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka continues to hang in balance.

26 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK, Day 3: Hosts lead by 323 runs

The second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is evenly poised at the conclusion of Day 3.

24 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Hosts top the billing

Sri Lanka lost six wickets but managed to score in excess of 300 runs (315/6) on Day 1 of the second Test versus Pakistan on Sunday.

23 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

Sri Lanka will lock horns with Pakistan in the second and decisive Test, starting July 24.

18 Jul 2022

Kusal Mendis

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Dinesh Chandimal grinds the visitors

Fifties from Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, and Dinesh Chandimal put Sri Lanka on top of Pakistan on Day 3 of the first Test.

18 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL's Dinesh Chandimal smashes his 23rd Test fifty: Key stats

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal cashed in on his rip-roaring form to pummel an unbeaten 86 off 121 deliveries against Pakistan on Day 3.

16 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

Dinesh Chandimal smashes his 22nd Test fifty: Key stats

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal whacked a crucial 76 off 115 deliveries on Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan.

16 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK: Hosts fight back after Shaheen Afridi's brilliance

Pakistan put up an emphatic show during Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

16 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

Yasir Shah becomes fifth-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in Tests

Pakistan's ace leg-spinner Yasir Shah chronicled a monumental feat on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

15 Jul 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK, 1st Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

Sri Lanka will host Pakistan in a two-match Test series, starting July 16.

11 Jul 2022

Steve Smith

Sri Lanka thrash Australia, level Test series 1-1: Key stats

Sri Lanka claimed an emphatic win by an innings and 39 runs over Australia in the second and decisive Test in Galle on Monday.

SL's Dinesh Chandimal smashes his maiden Test double-century: Key stats

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal rallied his way to a maiden double-ton on Day 4 of the second Test against Australia.

11 Jul 2022

Angelo Mathews

SL's Pathum Nissanka ruled out of second Test: Here's why

In a major development, Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia underway in Galle.

10 Jul 2022

Angelo Mathews

SL vs AUS: Chandimal's 118* puts the hosts in command

Sri Lankan batters grounded Australia on Day 3 of the second Test in Galle.

10 Jul 2022

Test Cricket

SL vs AUS: Dinesh Chandimal surpasses 4,500 career Test runs

Sri Lankan batter Dinesh Chandimal batted valiantly on Day 3 of the second Test versus Australia in Galle.

10 Jul 2022

Test Cricket

SL's Dinesh Chandimal slams his 13th Test century: Key stats

Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal has slammed his 13th century in Test cricket.

South Africa beat Sri Lanka in first T20I: Records broken

South Africa beat Sri Lanka in the first T20I on Friday in Colombo.

29 Nov 2019

Angelo Mathews

Sri Lanka name full-strength Test squad for Pakistan tour

Sri Lanka are all set to tour Pakistan as the country would be hosting a Test series for the first time in 11 years.

New Zealand rout Sri Lanka: Here are the key takeaways

New Zealand came up with a fascinating all-round display as they tamed former champions Sri Lanka, in the third match of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Saturday.

Angelo Mathews threatens retirement after being sacked as captain

Sri Lanka's veteran cricketer, Angelo Mathews, is hurt with his country's cricket board for sacking him from the ODI captaincy.

Lanka beat Proteas in lone T20I: Here're the records broken

South Africa were bamboozled by Sri Lanka's spin attack as they posted their lowest ever T20I score to lose the one-off match in Colombo.

ICC suspends Sri Lankan captain, coach and manager

Sri Lankan cricket team's captain Dinesh Chandimal, along with coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha, have been suspended for 2 Tests and 4 ODIs against South Africa.

Ball Tampering: Chandimal not to be further punished by SLC

Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal will not face further sanctions for the ball-tampering scandal, which he orchestrated against West Indies earlier this month.

Lanka skipper Chandimal loses ball-tampering appeal, will miss 3rd Test

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is set to miss the Day/Night Test against West Indies, which is scheduled to start on Saturday.

Lankan skipper, coach admit to going against spirit of game

Sri Lankan team skipper Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and first team manager Asanka Gurusinha have accepted charges by the ICC for breaching the spirit of the game.

Ball tampering: Chandimal appeals against suspension by ICC

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has appealed against the ICC's decision, which held him guilty of ball-tampering.

Cricket: 5 infamous ball-tampering incidents

Sri Lanka Test captain Dinesh Chandimal is the latest cricketer to be embroiled in a ball-tampering controversy.

Lanka skipper Chandimal charged with 'changing the condition' of ball

Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal has been charged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) with changing the condition of the ball.

27 Feb 2018

Angelo Mathews

Nidahas Trophy 2018: Angelo Mathews ruled out

After having lost Asela Gunaratne to injury for the upcoming Nidahas trophy, Sri Lanka have now been dealt with a severe blow.

06 Dec 2017

Rohit Sharma

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test: Records broken

Sri Lanka put in a commendable display on day five to draw the smog hit third Test at Kotla in Delhi. The visitors scored 299 for the loss of five to draw the game.

Sri Lanka manager backs Dinesh Chandimal's 'witchcraft' comment

Days after intriguing comments from Dinesh Chandimal attributing Test win against Pakistan to 'witchcraft', the Sri Lankan captain was asked if he would resort to any such 'methods' ahead of their tour to India.