Dushmantha

Chameera

Sri Lanka
Bowler

About Dushmantha Chameera

Name
Dushmantha Chameera
Born
Jan 11, 1992 (32 years)
Birth Place
Sri Lanka
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast
Dushmantha Chameera, born on January 11, 1992, is a Sri Lankan right-arm fast bowler renowned for his speed and inswinging deliveries. He made his international debut in 2015 and quickly gained recognition for his bowling prowess. Initially spotted at Nondescript Cricket Club in 2012, Chameera's talent as a bowler was evident from the start.
 
His outstanding domestic season in 2013–14 earned him a spot in Sri Lanka's Test team to face New Zealand at the end of 2014, although he didn't feature in any matches. However, he made his ODI debut against New Zealand during the same series in Wellington and left a mark with his pace, claiming a wicket.
 
Chameera was part of Sri Lanka's 2015 ICC World Cup squad and played a crucial role in a group stage match against Scotland, where he took three vital wickets contributing to Sri Lanka's victory. Later that year, he achieved his first five-wicket haul against New Zealand in Hamilton, displaying exceptional fast bowling skills.
 
Despite his promising start, Chameera faced challenges with injuries that affected his career. Knee problems since 2015 have led to a decline in his pace and intermittent appearances in the Sri Lankan team. However, his talent as a fast bowler remains undeniable.
 
In the Indian T20 League, Chameera has represented teams like Rajasthan, Bangalore, and Lucknow in the past. In the 2024 season, Kolkata signed him as a replacement for Gus Atkinson, acquiring him for his base price of INR 50 lakh after going unsold at the auction. His inclusion in the Kolkata squad adds depth to their fast bowling department, and they will be hoping for impactful performances from the experienced Sri Lankan bowler.
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ICC Ranking

# 0
Test
# 89
ODI
# 0
T20I

Career Stats

Batting
Bowling
Batter
Test
ODI
T20I
Domestic-Firstclass
Matches
12
52
55
30
Innings
21
35
28
26
Runs
104
266
101
132
Highest Score
22
29
24
28
SR
30.00
60.00
89.00
43.00
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Team Played For

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Emerging
Sri Lanka Emerging
Nondescripts Cricket Club
Nondescripts Cricket Club
Sri Lanka A
Sri Lanka A
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals
Wayamba
Wayamba
Nagenahira Nagas
Nagenahira Nagas
Sri Lanka Cricket Board President XI
Sri Lanka Cricket Board President XI
Yaal Blazers
Yaal Blazers
Colombo
Colombo
Kandy
Kandy
Galle
Galle
Galle Guardians
Galle Guardians
Sri Lankans
Sri Lankans
Matara District
Matara District
Team Srilankan Cricket
Team Srilankan Cricket
Northern Warriors
Northern Warriors
Delhi Bulls
Delhi Bulls
Colombo Strikers
Colombo Strikers
Galle Marvels
Galle Marvels
B-Love Kandy
B-Love Kandy
SLC Reds
SLC Reds
Chennai Braves
Chennai Braves
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants
Dubai Capitals
Dubai Capitals