Pasindu Sooriyabandara is a technically accomplished right-handed batter from Sri Lanka who has built an impressive first-class career since his debut in 2018. The 26-year-old from Colombo, educated at the prestigious Royal College, has been a prolific run-scorer in the longer format, amassing nearly 5,000 runs in 68 matches at an outstanding average of 54.36, including 14 centuries and 23 half-centuries. His highest score of 242 showcases his ability to convert starts into big innings. While his List A and T20 numbers are more modest, Sooriyabandara’s red-ball credentials have earned him recognition at the A-team level, representing Sri Lanka A on multiple occasions. A classical top-order batter with a solid technique and the patience to bat long hours, he remains a strong contender for higher honours in Sri Lankan cricket, particularly in the Test format where his skill set is best suited.
| Batting & Fielding | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| FC | 68 | 102 | 12 | 4893 | 242 | 54.36 | 7726 | 63.33 | 14 | 23 | 445 | 24 | 60 | 0 |
| List A | 62 | 59 | 9 | 1575 | 98 | 31.50 | 1990 | 79.14 | 0 | 12 | 117 | 19 | 20 | 0 |
| T20s | 25 | 22 | 10 | 401 | 58 | 33.41 | 353 | 113.59 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| Bowling | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w | |
| FC | 68 | 15 | 297 | 192 | 5 | 2/29 | 2/30 | 38.40 | 3.87 | 59.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| List A | 62 | 9 | 192 | 137 | 5 | 2/27 | 2/27 | 27.40 | 4.28 | 38.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| T20s | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
He is a right-handed top-order batter known for his solid technique and ability to bat long innings, particularly in the longer formats.
In 68 first-class matches, he has scored 4,893 runs at an impressive average of 54.36, including 14 centuries and 23 half-centuries, with a highest score of 242.
While he has represented Sri Lanka A and Sri Lanka Board President's XI, he is yet to make his senior international debut for Sri Lanka.
He has played for various clubs including Sinhalese Sports Club, Moors Sports Club, and Galle in Sri Lankan domestic cricket.
In 62 List A matches, he has scored 1,575 runs at an average of 31.50, including 12 half-centuries and a highest score of 98.
He was born on October 19, 1999, in Colombo, making him 26 years old.
In 25 T20 appearances, he has scored 401 runs at an average of 33.41 with a strike rate of 113.59, including one half-century.
Yes, he has represented Galle Marvels (formerly Galle Gallants) in the Lanka Premier League.
