Niroshan Dickwella

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Niroshan Dickwella Profile

Niroshan Dickwella, hailing from Kandy, has carved a niche for himself in Sri Lankan cricket as a fearless wicketkeeper-batsman. Making his international debut in 2014, Dickwella quickly became known for his aggressive batting style and impeccable skills behind the stumps. His ability to take on bowlers from the outset has made him a valuable asset in limited-overs cricket. Not just limited to white-ball cricket, Niroshan has showcased resilience in the Test arena too, playing crucial knocks when the team needed them the most. His domestic cricket journey, marked by consistent performances, paved his way to the national side. With a blend of traditional and unconventional shots, he brings flair to the Sri Lankan batting lineup. As he continues to evolve, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await more match-winning performances from this talented cricketer.

Niroshan Dickwella Stats

Niroshan Dickwella Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	54	96	7	2757	96	30.97	4148	66.46	0	22	304	11	134	27
ODI	55	52	1	1604	116	31.45	1717	93.41	2	9	187	12	41	11
T20I	28	27	1	480	68	18.46	366	131.14	0	1	61	9	12	1
FC	126	218	12	7284	209	35.35	9478	76.85	12	43	817	43	291	67
List A	143	138	2	4706	140	34.6	4897	96.09	11	22	553	51	130	39
T20	120	114	10	2274	79*	21.86	1610	141.24	0	13	297	50	68	21

Niroshan Dickwella Bowling Career Summary

Format

Mat

Inns

Balls

Runs

Wkts

BBI

BBM

Ave

Econ

SR

4w

5w

10w

Test

54

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ODI

55

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T20I

28

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FC

126

3

42

27

0

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3.85

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0

List A

143

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T20

120

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Niroshan Dickwella Recent Matches

MATCH	Bat	Wkt	Date	Ground	Format
Nondescripts vs Kurunegala	7 & 15	—	25-Aug-2023	Colombo (NCC)	FC
Strikers vs Aura	17	1c/0s	12-Aug-2023	Colombo (RPS)	T20
Strikers vs Titans	—	0c/0s	07-Aug-2023	Pallekele	T20
Strikers vs Aura	16	0c/0s	05-Aug-2023	Pallekele	T20
Strikers vs Kandy	4	1c/0s	31-Jul-2023	Colombo (RPS)	T20

Debut of Niroshan Dickwella

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
TEST	Sri Lanka vs South Africa	July 24 – 28, 2014	Colombo (SSC)
ODI	India vs Sri Lanka	November 16, 2014	Ranchi
T20I	India vs Sri Lanka	February 09, 2016	Pune
FC	Kurunegala vs Nondescripts	February 01 – 02, 2013	Colombo (NCC)
LIST A	Nondescripts vs Colts CC	December 09, 2012	Colombo (NCC)
T20	Sri Lanka A vs W. Indies A	June 18, 2013	Kingstown

World Cup Performances – Early Days

Niroshan Dickwella was unfortunately overlooked for the 2019 World Cup as Kusal Perera was preferred over him. However, given his age and talent, it’s anticipated that he might feature in future World Cup squads for Sri Lanka.

Notable Achievements

Dickwella’s major claim to fame was winning the Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year award in 2012. He led Trinity College to the title by amassing over 1000 runs. He also scored a quickfire century in the final of the Inter-Provincial One-Day tournament in 2013.

Style of Play

Dickwella is known for his aggressive batting style, especially in limited-overs formats. He’s a left-handed top-order batsman and also serves as a wicket-keeper.

International Career

He made his Test debut against South Africa in 2014. Since then, he has been a promising figure in Sri Lanka’s lineup, especially in shorter formats. He remains a key player in Sri Lanka’s rebuilding phase.

Domestic Cricket Performances

Dickwella has been a regular for his domestic side, Nondescripts Cricket Club, where he opens the batting and keeps wickets.

Future Prospects

Given the rebuilding phase that Sri Lanka is undergoing, Dickwella is seen as one of the key players for the future. He’s expected to be a mainstay in the Sri Lankan lineup for years to come.

Trivia

He has often been criticized for throwing his wicket away, but his aggressive style of play is also considered his unique selling point. He’s seen as one of the players who could help turn a new corner for Sri Lankan cricket.

FAQs of Niroshan Dickwella

Q1. When did Niroshan Dickwella make his debut for Sri Lanka?

A: Niroshan Dickwella made his Test debut for Sri Lanka against South Africa on July 24, 2014.

Q2. What notable achievement did Niroshan Dickwella earn in his school cricketing days?

A: Niroshan Dickwella was awarded the Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year in 2012, leading Trinity College to the title with over 1000 runs.

Q3. Which domestic cricket club does Niroshan Dickwella represent?

A: Niroshan Dickwella represents the Nondescripts Cricket Club in domestic cricket, where he serves as both an opening batsman and wicket-keeper.