Ruchira Shaman Akmeemana Palliyaguruge is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who made his international debut in 2001. A left-arm fast-medium bowler, he was known for his ability to swing the ball both ways. Palliyaguruge played in 15 One Day Internationals and 3 Test matches for Sri Lanka before retiring in 2004. He was a key member of the Sri Lankan national team during his brief career, showcasing his talent and skill on the field. Palliyaguruge’s contribution to Sri Lankan cricket will always be remembered by fans and fellow players alike.
Ruchira Palliyaguruge career stats
Batting stats
| Batting | Matches | Innings | Nos | Runs | High score | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20Is | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ODIs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FC | 124 | 182 | 21 | 4478 | 147 | 27.81 | - | - | 7 | 23 | - | - | 86 | 0 |
| List A | 63 | 55 | 5 | 928 | 72 | 18.56 | - | - | 0 | 4 | - | - | 30 | 0 |
| T20s | 9 | 8 | 2 | 153 | 65 | 25.5 | 86 | 177.9 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
Bowling stats
| Bowling | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20Is | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ODIs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FC | 124 | - | 10324 | 5202 | 220 | 6/26 | - | 23.64 | 3.02 | 46.9 | - | 4 | 0 |
| List A | 63 | - | 1959 | 1433 | 59 | 4/37 | 4/37 | 24.28 | 4.38 | 33.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 9 | 8 | 145 | 240 | 6 | 2/45 | 2/45 | 40 | 9.93 | 24.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
