Malinga Bandara
Country: Sri Lanka
Team:
Sri Lanka, Ruhuna Royals, Kandurata Maroons, Virgo Super Kings
Sport: Cricket
Personal Profile
Born: December 31, 1979 (45 years)
Birth Place: Kalutara
Nickname: Bandara
Role: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm legbreak
Career Information
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T20
Debut: vs New Zealand, 2006-12-26, Eden Park
Last Match: vs New Zealand, 2009-09-04, R.Premadasa Stadium -
TEST
Debut: vs New Zealand, 1998-05-27, R.Premadasa Stadium
Last Match: vs Pakistan, 2006-04-03, Asgiriya Stadium -
ODI
Debut: vs New Zealand, 2006-01-06, Sky Stadium
Last Match: vs Bangladesh, 2010-01-08, Shere Bangla National Stadium
ICC Rankings
| Format | Current Rank | Best Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Test | -- | -- |
| ODI | -- | -- |
| T20I | -- | 84 |
Batting Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 31 | 4 | 0 |
| Innings | 11 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Runs | 124 | 160 | 12 | 0 |
| Balls | 240 | 224 | 15 | 0 |
| Highest | 43 | 31 | 7 | 0 |
| Average | 15.5 | 12.31 | 6 | 0 |
| SR | 51.67 | 71.43 | 80.00 | 0 |
| Not Out | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fours | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Sixes | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ducks | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 50s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 300s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 400s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 31 | 4 | 0 |
| Innings | 14 | 28 | 4 | 0 |
| Balls | 1152 | 1470 | 84 | 0 |
| Runs | 633 | 1232 | 96 | 0 |
| Maidens | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wickets | 16 | 36 | 4 | 0 |
| Avg | 39.56 | 34.22 | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| Eco | 3.3 | 5.03 | 6.86 | 0 |
| SR | 72.0 | 40.83 | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| BBI | 3/84 | 4/31 | 3/32 | -/- |
| BBM | 5/153 | 4/31 | 3/32 | -/- |
| 4w | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 5w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Malinga Bandara
Representing Sri Lanka, Malinga Bandara has established himself as an impactful figure in modern-day Cricket with his skill and determination.
Throughout his career, he has represented teams such as Sri Lanka, Ruhuna Royals, Kandurata Maroons, Virgo Super Kings, contributing strongly whenever given the opportunity. His ability to remain composed under pressure and deliver impactful performances has strengthened his presence in competitive cricket.
As he continues to evolve, Malinga Bandara remains a key figure for Sri Lanka and is expected to play an even greater role in upcoming seasons.