Dushmantha Chameera is a specialist bowler from Sri Lanka playing for Delhi Capitals. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 8.5 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Dushmantha Chameera has scored 102 runs across 64 matches at an average of 6.00 (SR 90.27). Best score: 24*. With the ball: 70 T20I wickets at an average of 26.70, with best figures of 4/17. In ODIs, Dushmantha Chameera has scored 289 runs across 56 matches at an average of 12.04. Best score: 29. With the ball: 63 ODI wickets at an average of 34.25, with best figures of 5/16. In Tests, Dushmantha Chameera has scored 104 runs across 12 matches at an average of 5.47 (SR 30.41). Best score: 22. With the ball: 32 Test wickets at an average of 41.28 and economy of 3.92, with best figures of 5/47.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 64 | 102 | 6.00 | 90.27 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 26.70 | — |
| ODI | 56 | 289 | 12.04 | — | 0 | 0 | 63 | 34.25 | — |
| Test | 12 | 104 | 5.47 | 30.41 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 41.28 | 3.92 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 28 | 11 | 102 | 24* | 6.00 | 90.27 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 70 | 1869 | 26.70 | — | 0.0 | 4/17 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Dushmantha Chameera is a overseas specialist bowler representing Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, priced at 8.5 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 13 matches this IPL season, Dushmantha Chameera has scored 753 fantasy points: 58 a game, at 88.6 points per credit. The median specialist bowler in the pool returns 41 a game, so Dushmantha Chameera is running 41% above the position across 293 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAK v SL9 Oct 2026 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| ENG v SL22 Sept 2026 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 36 |
| ENG v SL17 Sept 2026 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| ENG v SL15 Sept 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
| DS v JK2 Aug 2026 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Over the last 5 games, Dushmantha Chameera is averaging 27 fantasy points, against 58 for the season. Most recently against PAK: 32. Best of the run was 36 against ENG.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Dushmantha Chameera's last 14 fixtures, 40% of CricketDream teams started Dushmantha Chameera and 2% handed over the captaincy, while Dushmantha Chameera averaged 49 fantasy points in those games.
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Next up: PAK v SL, Sun, 11 Oct 2026 (Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026/27 (T20I)). Pick Dushmantha Chameera in a Fantasy XI.
🎯FANTASY VERDICT
✅ 58 a game at 8.5 Cr, 88.6 points per credit. The median specialist bowler returns 41 a game. Earning the price tag.
CREDIT VALUE
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which IPL team does Dushmantha Chameera play for in 2026?▾
Dushmantha Chameera is a bowler for Delhi Capitals.
What are Dushmantha Chameera's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Dushmantha Chameera has 753 fantasy points from 13 matches, an average of 58 per game, or 88.6 points per credit at 8.5 Cr.
Is Dushmantha Chameera a good captain pick?▾
On the numbers, yes. Dushmantha Chameera averages 58 points a game, and a captain scores double, so Dushmantha Chameera is one of the stronger armband options.
What are Dushmantha Chameera's international cricket career stats?▾
Dushmantha Chameera has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Dushmantha Chameera's best batting format is ODI: 289 runs in 56 matches with a batting average of 12.04.
How many T20I runs has Dushmantha Chameera scored in international cricket?▾
Dushmantha Chameera has scored 102 runs in 64 T20I matches, averaging 6.00 at a strike rate of 90.27. Highest score: 24*.
How many T20I wickets does Dushmantha Chameera have?▾
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 70 wickets in T20I cricket in 64 matches with a bowling average of 26.70. Best bowling: 4/17.
How many ODI runs has Dushmantha Chameera scored in international cricket?▾
Dushmantha Chameera has scored 289 runs in 56 ODI matches, averaging 12.04. Highest score: 29.
How many ODI wickets does Dushmantha Chameera have?▾
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 63 wickets in ODI cricket in 56 matches with a bowling average of 34.25. Best bowling: 5/16 with 1 five-wicket haul.
How many Test runs has Dushmantha Chameera scored in international cricket?▾
Dushmantha Chameera has scored 104 runs in 12 Test matches, averaging 5.47 at a strike rate of 30.41. Highest score: 22.
How many Test wickets does Dushmantha Chameera have?▾
Dushmantha Chameera has taken 32 wickets in Test cricket in 12 matches with a bowling average of 41.28 and an economy rate of 3.92. Best bowling: 5/47 with 1 five-wicket haul.
How does Dushmantha Chameera's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Dushmantha Chameera averages 58 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 12.04 in ODIs.
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