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Nilakshika Silva
Player Bio
Nilakshika Silva is a talented Sri Lankan cricketer born on September 27, 1989. As a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium seam bowler, she has been an integral part of the Sri Lanka women's national team. De Silva made her international debut in 2015, starting with her ODI debut against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy on November 3, 2015. She has since become a key player, featuring in several major tournaments.
Silva's cricketing career highlights include being the leading wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in the 2018 Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup with seven dismissals in five matches. She has represented Sri Lanka in numerous high-profile events, including the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20, the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Her consistent performances have earned her a spot in Sri Lanka's squad for the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her a valuable asset to the Sri Lankan team.
Batting Statistics
| M | I | R | N/O | AVG | S/R | H/S | 100S | 50S | BF | 4S | 6S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | ||||||||||||
| ODI | 54 | 49 | 1109 | 11 | 29.18 | 72.82 | 63 v West Indies Women | 0 | 4 | 1523 | 93 | 14 |
| T20I | 103 | 86 | 1151 | 23 | 18.27 | 97.87 | 63* v Bangladesh Women | 0 | 1 | 1176 | 80 | 15 |
Bowling Statistics
| M | I | O | Maiden | R | W | AVG | S/R | E/R | BEST BOWL | 5 WKT | 10 WKT | BALL BOWLED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | |||||||||||||
| ODI | 54 | 11 | 53 | 0 | 306 | 4 | 76.50 | 79.50 | 5.77 | 1/27 v India Women | 0 | 0 | 318 |
| T20I | 103 | 21 | 38 | 1 | 247 | 11 | 22.45 | 20.73 | 6.50 | 3/13 v Malaysia Women | 0 | 0 | 228 |