Nuwan KulasekaraBowler
Nuwan Kulasekara is a former specialist bowler from Sri Lanka, no longer playing international cricket.
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🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Nuwan Kulasekara has scored 215 runs across 58 matches at an average of 10.24 (SR 116.85). Best score: 31. With the ball: 66 T20I wickets at an average of 23.18 and economy of 7.46, with best figures of 4/31. In ODIs, Nuwan Kulasekara has scored 1,327 runs across 184 matches at an average of 15.43 (SR 81.46). Best score: 73. With the ball: 199 ODI wickets at an average of 33.92 and economy of 4.90, with best figures of 5/22. In Tests, Nuwan Kulasekara has scored 391 runs across 21 matches at an average of 15.64 (SR 42.04). Best score: 64. With the ball: 48 Test wickets at an average of 37.40 and economy of 3.01, with best figures of 4/21.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 58 | 215 | 10.24 | 116.85 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 23.18 | 7.46 |
| ODI | 184 | 1,327 | 15.43 | 81.46 | 0 | 4 | 199 | 33.92 | 4.90 |
| Test | 21 | 391 | 15.64 | 42.04 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 37.40 | 3.01 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 30 | 9 | 215 | 31 | 10.24 | 116.85 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 66 | 1530 | 23.18 | 7.46 | 18.6 | 4/31 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Nuwan Kulasekara is a former Sri Lanka specialist bowler who played international cricket from 2003 to 2017, across 263 international matches.
The career adds up to 1,933 international runs and 313 international wickets. Most of it came in ODI cricket (184 matches). Every format is broken down below.
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- MS Dhoni hit a famous six to win the 2011 ODI World Cup final for India. Who was the bowler?
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Nuwan Kulasekara - India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup on home soil, beating Sri Lanka in the final. Who hit the winning six in that final?
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MS Dhoni
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What are Nuwan Kulasekara's international cricket career stats?▾
Nuwan Kulasekara has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Nuwan Kulasekara's best batting format is ODI: 1,327 runs in 184 matches with a batting average of 15.43.
How many T20I runs has Nuwan Kulasekara scored in international cricket?▾
Nuwan Kulasekara has scored 215 runs in 58 T20I matches, averaging 10.24 at a strike rate of 116.85. Highest score: 31.
How many T20I wickets does Nuwan Kulasekara have?▾
Nuwan Kulasekara has taken 66 wickets in T20I cricket in 58 matches with a bowling average of 23.18 and an economy rate of 7.46. Best bowling: 4/31.
How many ODI runs has Nuwan Kulasekara scored in international cricket?▾
Nuwan Kulasekara has scored 1,327 runs in 184 ODI matches, averaging 15.43 at a strike rate of 81.46. Highest score: 73.
How many ODI wickets does Nuwan Kulasekara have?▾
Nuwan Kulasekara has taken 199 wickets in ODI cricket in 184 matches with a bowling average of 33.92 and an economy rate of 4.90. Best bowling: 5/22 with 1 five-wicket haul.
How many Test runs has Nuwan Kulasekara scored in international cricket?▾
Nuwan Kulasekara has scored 391 runs in 21 Test matches, averaging 15.64 at a strike rate of 42.04. Highest score: 64.
How many Test wickets does Nuwan Kulasekara have?▾
Nuwan Kulasekara has taken 48 wickets in Test cricket in 21 matches with a bowling average of 37.40 and an economy rate of 3.01. Best bowling: 4/21.
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