Wanindu

Hasaranga

Sri Lanka
All Rounder

Wanindu

About Wanindu Hasaranga

Name
Wanindu Hasaranga
Born
Jul 29, 1997 (27 years)
Birth Place
Sri Lanka
Role
All Rounder
Batting Style
Right Handed
Bowling Style
Leg break

Wanindu Hasaranga, the versatile all-rounder hailing from the vibrant city of Galle, has carved a niche for himself in the cricketing arena with his adept leg-spin bowling. His cricketing journey commenced at Richmond College, Galle, where he honed his skills and laid the foundation for his illustrious career. Initially recognised for his prowess as a frontline seam bowler, Hasaranga heeded the advice of his mentor and transitioned into a leg-spinner, a move that would shape his future in the sport.


In 2016, Hasaranga's talent caught the eye of selectors as he earned a spot in Sri Lanka's U19 World Cup squad, marking his debut on the international stage. A year later, he made a memorable entry into ODI cricket, clinching a hat trick in his debut match against Zimbabwe.


The year 2019 witnessed Hasaranga's long-awaited T20I debut against New Zealand, a significant milestone in his international career. His breakthrough performance came later that year during the T20I series against Pakistan, where his bowling prowess earned him the prestigious title of Man of the Series after claiming 8 wickets in three matches.


Earning a spot in the Test squad to face South Africa in December 2020 marked another significant milestone in Hasaranga's journey, as he ventured into the longest format of the game, showcasing his adaptability across all formats.


The pinnacle of Hasaranga's career came during the 2021 ICC World Twenty20, where he emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. The subsequent year saw him play a pivotal role in Sri Lanka's triumph at the 2022 Asia Cup, where his stellar all-round performances earned him the prestigious title of Player of the Tournament.


In June 2023, Wanindu played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s successful qualification for the ODI World Cup. However, his World Cup dreams were dashed when a hamstring injury ruled him out of the tournament. After an extended injury layoff, Hasaranga made a triumphant return in early 2024, but his joy was short-lived. Chronic heel pain in his left foot forced him to miss the 2024 IPL season for Hyderabad.


He recovered in time to lead Sri Lanka in the 2024 T20 World Cup, but the team endured a disappointing campaign, failing to progress beyond the group stage. Ahead of the 2025 IPL auction, Hyderabad released Hasaranga, and he was subsequently snapped up by Rajasthan for INR 5.25 crore.

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ICC Ranking

# 0
Test
# 132
ODI
# 150
T20I

Career Stats

Batting
Bowling
Batter
Test
ODI
T20I
Domestic-Firstclass
Matches
4
63
79
42
Innings
7
51
67
72
Runs
196
977
712
2542
Highest Score
59
80
71
120
SR
86.00
108.00
128.00
88.00
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Teams Played For

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Colombo Cricket Club
Colombo Cricket Club
Galle Cricket Club
Galle Cricket Club
Sri Lanka Emerging
Sri Lanka Emerging
Sri Lanka A
Sri Lanka A
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals
Sri Lanka Under-19
Sri Lanka Under-19
Ace Capital Cricket Club
Ace Capital Cricket Club
Sylhet Strikers
Sylhet Strikers
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rangpur Riders
Rangpur Riders
Sri Lanka Under-23
Sri Lanka Under-23
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Comilla Victorians
Comilla Victorians
Colombo
Colombo
Galle
Galle
Quetta Gladiators
Quetta Gladiators
Khulna Tigers
Khulna Tigers
Sri Lankans
Sri Lankans
Colombo District
Colombo District
Dambulla
Dambulla
Maratha Arabians
Maratha Arabians
Team Srilankan Cricket
Team Srilankan Cricket
Northern Warriors
Northern Warriors
Team Sri Lanka
Team Sri Lanka
Delhi Bulls
Delhi Bulls
Deccan Gladiators
Deccan Gladiators
Manchester Originals
Manchester Originals
Jaffna Kings
Jaffna Kings
Kandy Falcons
Kandy Falcons
SLC Blues
SLC Blues
SLC Reds
SLC Reds
Desert Vipers
Desert Vipers
Washington Freedom
Washington Freedom
SLC Yellow
SLC Yellow
Jaffna Titans
Jaffna Titans