Lahiru Udara is a seasoned wicketkeeper-batter from Sri Lanka who has been a prolific run-scorer in domestic cricket for over a decade. The 32-year-old from Kalubowila, educated at St. John’s College, Nugegoda, has amassed over 8,500 first-class runs at an impressive average of 42.68, including 19 centuries and a highest score of 290 not out. His ability to score heavily and convert starts into big hundreds has made him a mainstay in Sri Lankan domestic cricket. Udara made his Test debut for Sri Lanka in June 2025 against Bangladesh and has also featured in a T20I. A technically sound right-handed batter who can keep wickets, he has been a valuable asset in the Lanka Premier League as well, representing franchises like Dambulla Sixers, Colombo Kings, and Galle Gladiators. With his extensive experience and proven track record, Udara remains a reliable option for Sri Lanka in the longer formats.
| Batting & Fielding | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| Tests | 2 | 3 | 0 | 78 | 40 | 26.00 | 112 | 69.64 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| T20Is | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 122 | 213 | 13 | 8536 | 290* | 42.68 | 10717 | 79.64 | 19 | 42 | 992 | 120 | 182 | 28 |
| List A | 101 | 96 | 3 | 2933 | 110 | 31.53 | 3411 | 85.98 | 3 | 20 | 323 | 48 | 95 | 20 |
| T20s | 77 | 72 | 4 | 1370 | 94 | 20.14 | 1040 | 131.73 | 0 | 5 | 156 | 41 | 34 | 16 |
| Bowling | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w | |
| Tests | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| T20Is | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| FC | 122 | 30 | 532 | 377 | 11 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 34.27 | 4.25 | 48.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| List A | 101 | 7 | 139 | 99 | 3 | 1/3 | 1/3 | 33.00 | 4.27 | 46.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| T20s | 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
He is a wicketkeeper-batter who bats right-handed, known for his consistency and ability to score big runs in the longer formats.
In 122 first-class matches, he has scored 8,536 runs at an average of 42.68, including 19 centuries and 42 half-centuries, with a highest score of 290 not out.
He made his Test debut for Sri Lanka against Bangladesh on June 17, 2025, and his T20I debut against Afghanistan on October 4, 2023.
He has represented three LPL franchises: Dambulla Sixers, Colombo Kings, and Galle Gladiators.
In 101 List A matches, he has scored 2,933 runs at an average of 31.53, including 3 centuries and 20 half-centuries.
He has played for Nondescripts Cricket Club and Colombo Cricket Club in Sri Lankan domestic cricket, as well as Sri Lanka A and Sri Lanka Emerging Team.
He was born on November 27, 1993, in Kalubowila, making him 32 years old.
In 77 T20 appearances, he has scored 1,370 runs at an average of 20.14 with a strike rate of 131.73, including 5 half-centuries.
He attended St. John's College in Nugegoda.
