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Career at a glance
| Format | M | Runs | Avg | SR | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 9 | 3.00 | 22.50 | 12 | 3.95 |
| T20 | 43 | 88 | 6.76 | 91.66 | 44 | 6.51 |
| List A | 63 | 369 | 12.30 | 57.12 | 89 | 4.12 |
| First-class | 55 | 415 | 8.82 | 33.52 | 207 | 3.38 |
Batting
| Format | M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3.00 | 40 | 22.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 43 | 22 | 9 | 88 | 17 | 6.76 | 96 | 91.66 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| List A | 63 | 41 | 11 | 369 | 34 | 12.30 | 646 | 57.12 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 9 | 14 |
| First-class | 55 | 68 | 21 | 415 | 46 | 8.82 | 1238 | 33.52 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 | 20 |
Bowling
| Format | M | Inn | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 5W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 5 | 131.3 | 520 | 12 | 9/203 | 43.33 | 3.95 | 1 | 0 |
| T20 | 43 | 39 | 113.4 | 740 | 44 | 4/3 | 16.81 | 6.51 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 63 | 60 | 481.1 | 1987 | 89 | 5/16 | 22.32 | 4.12 | 2 | 0 |
| First-class | 55 | 93 | 1749.4 | 5930 | 207 | 14/182 | 28.64 | 3.38 | 14 | 1 |
Against teams
| Batting vs | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australia | 4 | 9 | 5 | 3.00 | 22.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowling vs | Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Zealand | 2 | 9 | 203 | 22.56 | 3.94 | 34.33 |
Australia | 3 | 3 | 317 | 105.67 | 3.96 | 160.00 |
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About Nishan Peiris
Kurukulasooriya Nishan Peiris is a Sri Lankan cricketer born on August 11, 1997, in Negombo. He is primarily a bowler who plays as a right-arm off-break spinner and a left-handed batter. He plays for the Sri Lankan men’s national cricket team in Test matches in international cricket.
Nishan Peiris: Along the Years
| Year | Age | Achievements |
| 2016 | 18 | Made First-class debut |
| 2017 | 19 | Made List-A debut |
| 2018 | 20 | Made T20 debut |
| 2024 | 27 | Made Test debut |
| 2024 | 27 | Took maiden Test five-wicket haul |
Nishaan Peiris Career
Nishaan Peiris has a terrific domestic record with 181 first-class (FC) wickets under his belt. He made his international debut in September 2024.
Nishan Peiris Domestic Career
Nishaan Peiris made his domestic debut for Badureliya Sports Club against Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club in the Plate Championship of the AIA Premier League Tournament on February 19, 2016, in Panagoda. He made his List-A debut for the Gampaha District against Colombo District in the Districts One-Day Tournament on March 18, 2017. In the SLC Twenty20 Tournament, Peiris made his T20 debut for Ragama Cricket Club against Burgher Recreation Club in Colombo on February 24, 2018.
Nishan Peiris International Career
Nishan Peiris made his international debut in a Test for the Sri Lankan men’s cricket team against New Zealand in Galle on September 26, 2024.
Nishan Peiris Test Career
As of November 2024, Nishan Peiris has played a solitary Test against the Kiwis in September 2024. He grabbed a three-wicket haul in his first innings and a six-wicket haul in his second innings.
FAQs on Nishan Peiris
When did Nishan Peiris make his international debut?
Nishan Peiris made his international debut against New Zealand in a Test in September 2024.
When did Nishan Peiris make his domestic debut?
Nishaan Peiris made his domestic debut for Badureliya Sports Club against Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club in the Plate Championship of the AIA Premier League Tournament on February 19, 2016, in Panagoda.
Which team does Nishan Peiris play for in the Sri Lankan domestic setup?
Nishan Peiris plays for Colombo in the domestic setup, as of November 2024.
When did Nishan Peiris make his T20 debut?
Nishan Peiris made his T20 debut on February 24, 2018.
Did Nishan Peiris play in LPL 2024?
Nishan Peiris did not play in LPL 2024.
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