Nishan Madushka is a technically sound right-handed wicketkeeper-batter from Sri Lanka who has established himself as a prolific run-scorer in domestic cricket. The 26-year-old from Moratuwa, educated at Moratu Vidyalaya, has been a consistent performer in first-class cricket with over 6,000 runs at an impressive average of 48.38, including 17 centuries and a highest score of 300 not out. His international breakthrough came in 2023 with a Test debut against New Zealand, and he has since featured in 11 Tests, scoring 596 runs including a magnificent double-century of 205 against Ireland. Madushka made his ODI debut in 2024 and has shown promise in the 50-over format as well. With his solid technique, ability to anchor innings, and wicketkeeping skills behind the stumps, he represents Sri Lanka’s future in the longer formats and has also featured in the LPL for franchises like Jaffna Kings and Colombo Stars.
| Batting & Fielding | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| Tests | 10 | 18 | 1 | 571 | 205 | 33.58 | 1030 | 55.43 | 1 | 2 | 69 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| ODIs | 8 | 7 | 0 | 182 | 69 | 26.00 | 225 | 80.88 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| FC | 85 | 138 | 12 | 6168 | 300* | 48.95 | 10054 | 61.34 | 17 | 29 | 659 | 68 | 112 | 6 |
| List A | 82 | 79 | 8 | 3033 | 174 | 42.71 | 3374 | 89.89 | 6 | 18 | 328 | 48 | 71 | 23 |
| T20s | 54 | 52 | 6 | 1185 | 80* | 25.76 | 1039 | 114.05 | 0 | 7 | 100 | 36 | 29 | 12 |
| Bowling | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w | |
| Tests | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ODIs | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| FC | 85 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 0 | - | - | - | 5.11 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| List A | 82 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| T20s | 54 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
He is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter who specializes in top-order batting, known for his solid technique and ability to anchor innings.
In 86 first-class matches, he has scored 6,193 runs at an average of 48.38, including 17 centuries and 29 half-centuries, with a highest score of 300 not out.
He made his Test debut for Sri Lanka against New Zealand on March 17, 2023, and his ODI debut against West Indies on October 20, 2024.
In 11 Test matches, he has scored 596 runs at an average of 31.36, including one century (205) and two half-centuries.
He has represented Jaffna Kings and Colombo Stars in the Lanka Premier League.
In 82 List A matches, he has scored 3,033 runs at an average of 42.71, including 6 centuries and 18 half-centuries.
He was born on September 10, 1999, in Moratuwa, making him 26 years old.
He attended Moratu Vidyalaya for his schooling.
His highest Test score is 205, a double-century scored against Ireland.
