Charith Asalanka Stats



Charith Asalanka is Sri Lanka's white-ball captain (X)Charith Asalanka is Sri Lanka's white-ball captain (X)

Charith Asalanka, born on June 29, 1997, has rapidly risen through the ranks to become one of Sri Lanka's most prominent cricketers in the white-ball formats.

As the current captain of Sri Lanka's T20I and ODI teams, Asalanka is known for his aggressive left-handed batting and reliable performances in the middle order.

Also adept with off-spin, his all-round capabilities are a valuable asset on spin-friendly pitches. A former leader at the Under-19 level during the 2016 U-19 World Cup, Charith Asalanka's leadership qualities were evident early in his career.

Having said that, here’s a look at the Charith Asalanka stats across formats:

Charith Asalanka Career Stats​

Making his international debut in June 2021 against England, Asalanka quickly established himself as a core member of the national team.

His maiden ODI fifty came against India in July 2021, setting the stage for numerous significant contributions across formats for Sri Lanka.

Asalanka's ability to build innings and his flair for playing match-winning knocks have been crucial for Sri Lanka, especially in challenging matches. 

Charith Asalanka Batting Stats

Stats
Test
ODI
T20
Matches 37358
Runs8823741247
HS 2912780
SR51.4791.63128.56
50-156
100-4-
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Charith Asalanka Bowling Stats

Category
Test
ODI
T20
Matches37358
Wickets-166
Economy3.844.798.23
Best Figures (Innings)0/24/183/50
Best Figures (Match)0/24/183/50
5Ws---
10Ws---

Charith Asalanka T20 Stats​

Bowling

Category
Stats
Matches58
Wickets6
Economy8.23
Best Figures (Innings)3/50
Best Figures (Match)3/50
5Ws-
10Ws-

Batting 

Category
Stats
Matches 58
Runs1247
HS 80
SR128.56
506
100-
200-

Charith Asalanka ODI Stats

Bowling

Category
Stats
Matches73
Wickets16
Economy4.79
Best Figures (Innings)4/18
Best Figures (Match)4/18
5Ws-
10Ws-

Batting 

Category
Stats
Matches 73
Runs2374
HS 127
SR91.63
5015
1004
200-

Charith Asalanka Test Stats

Bowling

Category
Stats
Matches3
Wickets-
Economy3.84
Best Figures (Innings)0/2
Best Figures (Match)0/2
5Ws-
10Ws-

Batting 

Category
Stats
Matches 3
Runs88
HS 29
SR51.47
50-
100-
200-

FAQs - Charith Asalanka Stats

Q.1. Is Charith Asalanka a bowler?

Answer: Sri Lanka’s white-ball captain Charith Asalanka is primarily a left-handed middle-order batter; along with that, he can bowl off-spin pretty well. 

Q.2. Who is the captain of Sri Lanka T20 team?

Answer: Charith Asalanka is the captain of the Sri Lanka in white-ball formats: T20I and ODI.

Q.3. Which team is Charith Asalanka in the IPL?

Answer: In the IPL 2025, Charith Asalanka joined the Mumbai Indians as a replacement for Corbin Bosch at a reserve price of INR 75 lakhs.

Q.4. How old is Asalanka?

Answer: Charith Asalanka was born on June 29, 1997, in Elpitiya, Sri Lanka. Hence, in 2025, he will be 28 years old. 

Q.5. Has Charith Asalanka ever captained the Sri Lanka Under-19 team?

Answer: Yes, Charith Asalanka captained the Sri Lanka Under-19 team during the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.