Nationality: Sri Lanka
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1993-08-17 Age: 31

Born on the 17th of August, 1993, in a small town that breathed cricket through its cobbled streets, Dimuth Manohar quickly rose from being a starry-eyed youngster to an allrounder of substantial repute. His affair with cricket began in backyards and dusty playgrounds, where he wielded his bat with a left-handed panache while mastering the nuanced art of right-arm-fast-medium bowling.
Dimuth's journey from local club cricket to the hallowed grounds of professional leagues is nothing short of a spirited saga. His early days were marked by an almost natural ability to adapt and shine, which was first noticed when he set school records for both batting and bowling, a rare dual feat. These performances caught the eyes of regional selectors, earning him a place in the Under-19 squad where he excelled as a cornerstone player, leading the team to several youth championships.
His professional debut came in the domestic circuit, where he first donned the jersey for his state team. Making an immediate impact, Dimuth was pivotal in clinching the provincial championship in his debut season, a victory that signalled his arrival on the big stage. His knack for stepping up during crunch moments soon became his hallmark. It was during a particularly tense final against a formidable rival team that Dimuth etched his name in the annals of the sport, scoring a swift century and following it up with a five-wicket haul, swinging the match in his team's favour.
Dimuth's playing style has always been a blend of aggression and composure. With the bat, he's known for his elegant drives and an ability to pace his innings according to the match situation. His left-handed artistry was often complemented by a steely resolve to anchor the innings. On the bowling front, his right-arm-fast-medium deliveries, characterised by deceptive pace and sudden inward movement, often left batsmen bewildered.
Throughout his career, Dimuth has been at the heart of riveting rivalries; most notable was against a neighbouring state team where his duels with their star batsman became legendary, reminiscent of the classic cricketing rivalries of yore. Each encounter was a heady mix of tension and skill, with Dimuth's contributions often turning the tide in his team's favour.
As his career progresses, Dimuth Manohar remains an indelible force in cricket, his blend of skill and tenacity continuing to leave an enduring impact on the game.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 185 | 17 | 20.56 | 10.88 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2023-06-25