Nationality: Sri Lanka
Position: Batting Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Date of Birth: 2001-01-24 Age: 24
Born on 24 January 2001, Kavisha Dilhari has etched her name into the annals of cricket as a batting allrounder with a flair for crafting masterful innings and a knack for dismantling her opponents’ defences with her cunning off-spin bowling. Emerging from the cricketing backwaters of Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Dilhari's journey began on dusty school pitches, where her precocious talent was apparent from the outset.
From a young age, she displayed a versatility and tenacity that would soon catch the eyes of national selectors. Her professional debut came at the tender age of 17, when she donned the Sri Lankan jersey for the first time in a T20 International against India in 2018. Despite the pressures of the international arena, her performance belied her years, hinting at the extraordinary career that awaited her.
Over the years, Dilhari has accumulated a string of achievements that speak volumes of her calibre. A cornerstone of the Sri Lankan team, she has participated in several ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup editions, showcasing her formidable batting skills and her increasingly threatening off-breaks. Her maiden half-century against a formidable Australian side in 2021 remains a standout performance, not just as a personal triumph but also providing a crucial victory that punctuated her team's grit and determination.
Those who have followed her journey will point to a particularly memorable ODI match against England, where Dilhari’s cricket was nothing short of poetry in motion. Her all-round display, consisting of a spellbinding 4/39 and a game-changing 77 runs, was critical in scripting an unlikely victory for her team, marking an emphatic footprint on the global stage.
Her batting style is a delight to watch, combining classical strokes with an aggressive edge that often leaves bowlers with little room for respite. With the ball, her off-spin is deceptive, characterised by astute variation and the ability to exploit even the slightest hint of turn on the pitch.
Beyond her statistics and records, what sets Dilhari apart is the palpable passion she brings to the sport. Her journey is a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence, and her contributions continue to inspire the next generation of cricketers, not just in Sri Lanka but across the cricketing world. As her career unfolds, the cricketing fraternity eagerly anticipates what the future holds for this remarkable player.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 44 | 39 | 10 | 446 | 51 | 11.44 | 439 | 101.59 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 44 |
| ODI | 23 | 22 | 3 | 500 | 84 | 22.73 | 661 | 75.64 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 36 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 52 | 51 | 40 | 969 | 147.1 | 24.23 | 6.59 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 23 | 22 | 26 | 742 | 150.1 | 28.54 | 4.94 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-03-17
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