Charith Asalanka is a Sri Lankan player who plays all three formats of cricket for the National team. All-rounder Charith plays as a left-handed batsman and also bowls right-arm off-break.
Asalanka made his first-class cricket debut in the year 2015 which followed his debut in T20 on 25 th July 2021. Charith plays as a middle-order aggressive batsman who has been contributing to the team’s success. Apart from playing the middle order, Asalanka can bowl off-spin as well providing the team with a balance.
| Full Name | Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka |
| Born | 29 June 1997 (age 26) |
| Birthplace | Elpitiya, Sri Lanka |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off-break |
| Role | Batting all-rounder |
| National Side | Sri Lanka (2021–present) |
| Test Debut | 29 November 2021 v West Indies |
| ODI Debut | 29 June 2021 v England |
| T20I Debut | 25 July 2021 v India |
Charith Asalanka T20 World Cup Overview
In the big tournaments and cricket formats like T20 World Cup every player’s performance is under scrutiny and is closely observed and one such player whose stats stand out is Charith Asalanka. Known for his versatile skills as a batting all-rounder, Asalanka has left an indelible mark on the T20 cricket scene.
Charith has been part of 13 innings of the T20 2021 World Cup where he accumulated a run score of 362 with a boastful highest score of 180. He has scored both half as well as a century which displays his batting prowess and also helps him stand out individually.
On the bowling front, Asalanka delivered 2.0 overs, conceding 22 runs without taking any wickets. Although his bowling statistics are modest, his economy rate of 11.00 runs per over underscores his ability to maintain pressure on opposing batsmen.
Charith Asalanka T20 World Cup Stats
| Innings | Not Outs | Aggregate | Highest Score | Average | 50s | 100s | Ducks | Scoring Rate |
| 16 | 3 | 433 | 80 | 33.31 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 134.89 |
Charith Asalanka Overall Stats in Tests, T20Is, ODIs, and IPL
Batting stats
| Format | M | In | NO | R | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 3 | 6 | 0 | 88 | 29 | 14.66 | 171 | 51.46 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| ODIs | 70 | 62 | 9 | 2169 | 110 | 40.92 | 2394 | 90.6 | 3 | 14 | 175 | 51 |
| T20Is | 58 | 57 | 6 | 1247 | 80* | 24.45 | 970 | 128.55 | 0 | 6 | 85 | 60 |
| T20s | 134 | 130 | 15 | 2656 | 80* | 23.09 | 2082 | 127.56 | 0 | 13 | 202 | 121 |
Bowling stats
| Format | M | Inn | B | R | W | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ. | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 3 | 2 | 25 | 16 | 0 | – | – | – | 3.84 | – | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 70 | 24 | 503 | 406 | 15 | 4/18 | 4/18 | 27.06 | 4.84 | 33.5 | 1 | 0 |
| T20Is | 58 | 9 | 97 | 133 | 6 | 3/50 | 3/50 | 22.16 | 8.22 | 16.1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 134 | 42 | 530 | 669 | 27 | 4/14 | 4/14 | 24.77 | 7.57 | 19.6 | 1 | 0 |
Charith Asalanka career stats: an overview of T20I
Playing since 2021, Asalanka has participated in 55 matches accumulating a total of 1178 runs. His highest score during this period was an impressive 80, contributing to a batting average of 24.54. Although this player has yet to score his first century.
| span | M | Runs | HS | (Bat Av) | 100s | W | BBI | (Bowl Av) | 5-W | (Ave Diff) |
| 2021-2025 | 58 | 1247 | 80 | 24.45 | 0 | 0 | 3/50 | 22.17 | 0 | 22.17 |
Last 10 T20 Innings
| R | Opponent | Ground | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | India | Pallekele | 28 Jul 2024 |
| 0 | India | Pallekele | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 59 | West Indies | Dambulla | 13 Oct 2024 |
| 9 | West Indies | Dambulla | 15 Oct 2024 |
| DNB | West Indies | Dambulla | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 35* | New Zealand | Dambulla | 9 Nov 2024 |
| 0 | New Zealand | Dambulla | 10 Nov 2024 |
| 3 | New Zealand | Mount Maunganui | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 20 | New Zealand | Mount Maunganui | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 46 | New Zealand | Nelson | 2 Jan 2025 |
Awards and achievements
Asalanka won the Player of the Series award for his consistent batting performance as the highest run-getter of the series.
Asalanka won the Player of the Match award for his performance in the T20I against Bangladesh where he scored an unbeaten 80 runs from 49 deliveries hitting five boundaries and five sixes.
He is the highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka and the fifth-highest overall in the 2021 T20 World Cup, scoring 231 runs in 6 matches.
Current Rankings, ICC Ranking
| Format | Batting |
| T20 | 39 |
| ODI | 11 |
While not a headline-grabber with centuries or wickets, his steady batting performances shouldn’t be overlooked. His consistent contributions with the bat cemented his position as a crucial player throughout those years.
