Father: Ilandari Dewage, Mother: Nirmala Dewage
Nuwan Thushara is a Sri Lankan right-arm medium-fast bowler who has carved out a reputation as a genuine wicket-taker in T20 cricket worldwide. The 31-year-old from Thalawa made his international debut in 2022 and has since become a key part of Sri Lanka’s white-ball setup, picking up 36 wickets in 30 T20Is including a best of 5 for 20. His ability to bowl with pace and extract movement has made him a sought-after commodity in franchise leagues across the globe, having represented teams in the IPL, SA20, ILT20, LPL, and PSL. Thushara’s T20 career totals are impressive, with 174 wickets in 137 matches at an average of just over 21, including two five-wicket hauls. In the IPL, he has featured for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians, picking up 9 wickets in 8 appearances. Known for his economical spells and ability to strike in the powerplay and death overs, Thushara has established himself as one of Sri Lanka’s most reliable pace bowlers in the shortest format.
| Bowling | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| T20Is | 30 | 30 | 599 | 815 | 36 | 5/20 | 5/20 | 22.63 | 8.16 | 16.6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| FC | 5 | 6 | 312 | 237 | 2 | 2/37 | 2/37 | 118.50 | 4.55 | 156.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 44 | 41 | 1413 | 1231 | 50 | 4/35 | 4/35 | 24.62 | 5.22 | 28.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 137 | 136 | 2688 | 3699 | 174 | 5/13 | 5/13 | 21.25 | 8.25 | 15.4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Batting & Fielding | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| T20Is | 30 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 5.00 | 29 | 34.48 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| FC | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1* | 0.66 | 25 | 8.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| List A | 44 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4* | 2.50 | 80 | 12.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| T20s | 137 | 36 | 26 | 41 | 7* | 4.10 | 71 | 57.74 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who specializes in taking wickets with pace and movement, particularly effective in T20 cricket.
He has represented two IPL franchises: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI).
In 30 T20I matches for Sri Lanka, he has taken 36 wickets at an average of 22.63, with best figures of 5 for 20 and three four-wicket hauls.
In 137 T20 appearances, he has taken 174 wickets at an average of 21.25, with best figures of 5 for 13, including two five-wicket hauls and five four-wicket hauls.
He made his T20I debut for Sri Lanka against Australia on February 13, 2022, in Sydney.
He has featured in multiple leagues including the IPL (RCB, MI), SA20 (MI Cape Town), LPL (multiple teams), ILT20 (Gulf Giants), and PSL (Quetta Gladiators).
He was born on August 6, 1994, in Thalawa, making him 31 years old.
His best IPL figures are 3 for 28, showcasing his ability to take wickets in the world's premier T20 league.
Yes, he has played 5 first-class matches, though his primary success has come in the shorter formats of the game.
His ability to bowl with pace, extract movement, and strike consistently in the powerplay and death overs makes him a valuable asset, reflected in his impressive wicket-taking record across multiple T20 leagues worldwide.
