Dubai Capitals Player Profile

Dushmantha

Chameera

Bowler

Matches

55

Runs

101

Wickets

55

Born

January 11, 1992

T20I Debut

2015

Role

Bowler

Nationality

Sri Lanka

Batting Style

Right Handed

Bowling Style

Right-arm fast

Teams Played

Biography

 

Dushmantha Chameera, born on January 11, 1992, is a Sri Lankan right-arm fast bowler renowned for his speed and inswinging deliveries. He made his international debut in 2015 and quickly gained recognition for his bowling prowess. Initially spotted at Nondescript Cricket Club in 2012, Chameera's talent as a bowler was evident from the start.

His outstanding domestic season in 2013–14 earned him a spot in Sri Lanka's Test team to face New Zealand at the end of 2014, although he didn't feature in any matches. However, he made his ODI debut against New Zealand during the same series in Wellington and left a mark with his pace, claiming a wicket.

Chameera was part of Sri Lanka's 2015 ICC World Cup squad and played a crucial role in a group stage match against Scotland, where he took three vital wickets contributing to Sri Lanka's victory. Later that year, he achieved his first five-wicket haul against New Zealand in Hamilton, displaying exceptional fast bowling skills.

Despite his promising start, Chameera faced challenges with injuries that affected his career. Knee problems since 2015 have led to a decline in his pace and intermittent appearances in the Sri Lankan team. However, his talent as a fast bowler remains undeniable.

In the Indian Premier League, Chameera has represented teams like Rajasthan, Bangalore, and Lucknow in the past. In the 2024 season, Kolkata signed him as a replacement for Gus Atkinson, acquiring him for his base price of INR 50 lakh after going unsold at the auction. His inclusion in the Kolkata squad adds depth to their fast bowling department, and they will be hoping for impactful performances from the experienced Sri Lankan bowler.

 

Statistics

BATTING & FIELDING
MAT
NO
RUNS
HS
AVERAGE
S/R
100S
50S
4S
6S
DUCKS
CT
ST
2024
3
1
6
6* v ZIM
-
300.00
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
2022
13
4
49
24* v IND
9.80
102.08
0
0
4
1
1
2
0
2021
20
2
15
4 v ENG
2.50
65.21
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
2018
3
0
0
0 v IND
0.00
0.00
0
0
0
0
1
-
-
2017
3
0
15
12 v IND
7.50
78.94
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
2016
11
5
13
9* v IND
13.00
81.25
0
0
1
0
2
5
0
2015
2
1
3
3* v WI
-
75.00
0
0
0
0
0
-
-
Overall
55
13
101
24* v IND
6.73
89.38
0
0
9
1
Sri Lanka
11
0
BOWLING
INN
BALLS
RUNS
WKTS
BBI
AVE
ECON
S/R
3W
5W
2024
3
60
81
3
2/30 v ZIM
27.00
8.10
20.00
0
0
2022
13
300
432
14
3/15 v UAE
30.85
8.64
21.42
1
0
2021
20
415
501
22
4/17 v ENG
22.77
7.24
18.86
1
0
2018
3
66
110
3
2/33 v IND
36.66
10.00
22.00
0
0
2017
3
66
105
3
2/22 v IND
35.00
9.54
22.00
0
0
2016
11
235
293
8
3/30 v BAN
36.62
7.48
29.37
1
0
2015
2
36
66
2
1/30 v WI
33.00
11.00
18.00
0
0
Overall
55
1178
1588
55
4/17 v ENG
28.87
8.08
21.41
3
0