As an aggressive batsman and incredible match-winner, Kusal Perera is one of the most exciting wicketkeepers from Sri Lanka. A left-handed opening batsman, he has played international cricket for Sri Lanka in Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 InternationalsBorn 17 August 1990 Kalubowila, Sri Lanka. Perera made his debut for the national team in 2013 and immediately began to make waves with a fearless approach to stroke play. One of his most memorable achievements came in 2019 when he scored an unbeaten 153 in ​a historic Test victory over South Africa. He has amassed thousands of international runs, including much-needed innings, but more importantly he has always been a money behind the stumps.
| Personal Information | Details |
| Name | Kusal Perera |
| Age | August 17, 1990 (34 years) |
| Birth Place | Kalubowila |
| Height | 1.68 M |
| Role | WK-Batsman |
| Batting Style | Left Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | – |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
Kusal Perera’s Batting Career Stats
He is an aggressive and entertaining batsman in all formats of international cricket. As a wicketkeeper-batsman and top-order opener since his Sri Lanka debut in 2013. Perera’s 153 not out in Durban against South Africa in 2019 is regarded as one of the finest fourth-innings knocks in Test cricket. He shot to international limelight for that innings. He has thousands of runs at a high strike rate in One Day Internationals and T20 Internationals, That includes many centuries and half-centuries. His fearless stroke play, ability to score quickly and match-wining performances have made him one of Sri Lanka’s most influential modern-day batsmen.
Test Format Stats
AT 32, Kusal Perera is the oldest in this list (Kuwait, fielding aside) and to boot has been a Test player for Sri Lanka as an aggressive left-handed batsman. He has numerous thousands and fifties in test format, having played several matches as well. His unforgettable unbeaten 153 against South Africa in Durban is one of the greatest fourth innings chases of all time in Tests.
| Details | Test |
| Match | 22 |
| Innings | 41 |
| Runs | 1177 |
| Ball Faced | 1629 |
| Highest Score | 153 |
| Average | 30.97 |
| Strike Rate | 72.26 |
| NO | 3 |
| Fours | 151 |
| Sixes | 12 |
| 50s | 7 |
| 100s | 2 |
| 200s | 0 |
ODIs Format Stats
In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Kusal Perera has played a rather aggressive top-order batsman for Sri Lanka. An attacking player by nature, he has played over 100 ODIs, scoring more than 3000 runs with a number of centuries and half-centuries. Perera’s capacity to score quickly and his high strike rate make him vital part of Sri Lanka’s limited-overs batting order.
| Details | ODIs |
| Match | 116 |
| Innings | 111 |
| Runs | 3237 |
| Ball Faced | 3484 |
| Highest Score | 135 |
| Average | 30.25 |
| Strike Rate | 92.92 |
| NO | 4 |
| Fours | 362 |
| Sixes | 52 |
| 50s | 17 |
| 100s | 6 |
| 200s | 0 |
T20I Format Stats
T20 Proficient: Kusal Perera A left-hand top order batsman, he has featured in plenty of T20 internationals for Sri Lanka, amassing over 1,500 runs at a strike rate upwards of 130. His record includes several half-centuries and cameos, making him one of Sri Lanka’s most dashing players in short-format cricket.
| Details | T20I |
| Match | 77 |
| Innings | 76 |
| Runs | 2056 |
| Ball Faced | 1533 |
| Highest Score | 101 |
| Average | 28.16 |
| Strike Rate | 134.12 |
| NO | 3 |
| Fours | 199 |
| Sixes | 65 |
| 50s | 15 |
| 100s | 1 |
| 200s | 0 |
IPL Format Stats
Kusal Perera has not made a significant impact in the Indian Premier League (IPL), so his IPL era statistics are very limited. He is a compact left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman renowned for his aggressive stroke play on the international stage but struggled to find himself in IPL teams through his cricketing years. Consequently, his IPL performance hasn’t fully reflected the type of batting he shows in international games.
| Details | IPL |
| Match | 2 |
| Innings | 2 |
| Runs | 14 |
| Ball Faced | 13 |
| Highest Score | 14 |
| Average | 7 |
| Strike Rate | 107.7 |
| NO | 0 |
| Fours | 3 |
| Sixes | 0 |
| 50s | 0 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 200s | 0 |
Kusal Perera’s Bowling Career Stats
Kusal Perera is known as a hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman, so as an international cricketer his career as a bowler has been very limited. He has only bowled when particularly required in his service for the Sri Lanka national team over the years, so that he can continue to score aggressive runs at front of the order and act as support behind stumps. He hasn’t made much of an impact with the ball in all three formats, having either not bowled or just mixed in a few occasional overs without taking any notable wickets. As a result his bowling figures are negligible, he primarily bats and serves as wicketkeeper for the Sri Lankan cricket team.
Test Format Stats
Kusal Perera has made a name for himself in Test cricket as a destructive batsman and someone who can change the outcome of a match. The left-hander, who has accumulated in excess of 3,000 runs in Test cricket including multiple tons. His most memorable performance was an unbeaten 153 against South Africa in 2019, a knock widely hailed as one of the all-time greats in Test cricket’s fourth innings.
| Details | Test |
| Match | 22 |
| Innings | 0 |
| Balls | 0 |
| Runs | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 |
| Average | 0 |
| Economy | 0 |
| Strike Rate | 0 |
| Best Bowling Inning | -/- |
| Best Bowling Match | -/- |
| 5w | 0 |
| 10w | 0 |
ODIs Format Stats
Kusal Perera is among the most significant players in One Day Internationals (ODIs) for Sri Lanka. His aggressive batsmanship in the top order, with over 3,000 runs and multiple centuries) has earned him recognition. His explosive scoring and aggressive stroke play regularly gives Sri Lanka a solid innings foundation in limited-overs games.
| Details | ODIs |
| Match | 116 |
| Innings | 0 |
| Balls | 0 |
| Runs | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 |
| Average | 0 |
| Economy | 0 |
| Strike Rate | 0 |
| Best Bowling Inning | -/- |
| Best Bowling Match | -/- |
| 5w | 0 |
| 10w | 0 |
T20I Format Stats
Kusal Perera’s aggression at the top order makes him one of the most important players for any Sri Lanka T20 International side. He is a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman with over 1,700 runs in T20Is at a strike rate of higher than 130. His natural aggression and quick-firing boundaries gives Sri Lanka good momentum in the fielding powerplay overs.
| Details | T20I |
| Match | 77 |
| Innings | 0 |
| Balls | 0 |
| Runs | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 |
| Average | 0 |
| Economy | 0 |
| Strike Rate | 0 |
| Best Bowling Inning | -/- |
| Best Bowling Match | -/- |
| 5w | 0 |
| 10w | 0 |
IPL Format Stats
Kusal Perera is already an explosive international cricketer but if beaten by Steyn’s mega-event he would be able to play much less in IPL. Because of the competitive nature IPL auctions and team composition he hasn’t added too many significant statistics in the IPL. His aggressive T20 batting style might change this and he could fare well if given some consistent chances in the tournament.
| Details | IPL |
| Match | 2 |
| Innings | 0 |
| Balls | 0 |
| Runs | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 |
| Average | 0 |
| Economy | 0 |
| Strike Rate | 0 |
| Best Bowling Inning | -/- |
| Best Bowling Match | -/- |
| 5w | 0 |
| 10w | 0 |
Kusal Perera’s Career Information
Kusal Perera is a Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman who has an aggressive and fearless batting style. He was born in Kalubowila, Sri Lanka on 17 August 1990 and made his international debut in 2013 and quickly established himself as a vital player for the team in limited-overs format. Perera is known for his explosive stroke play over 100, along with the quick scoring in pressure instances. He was the architect of a historic match-winning Test innings of 153* vs South Africa in 2019, one of his most memorable moments. He has contributed significantly in Tets, ODIs, and T20Is throughout his career.
| T20 debut | vs Australia, Jan 26 at 2013 at Stadium Australia |
| Last T20 | vs New Zealand, Jan 02 at 2025 at Saxton Oval |
| Test debut | vs India, Aug 28 at 2015 at Sinhalese Sports Club |
| Last Test | vs England, Jan 22 at 2021 at Galle International Stadium |
| Odi debut | vs Australia, Jan 13 at 2013 at Adelaide Oval |
| Last Odi | vs New Zealand, Nov 09 at 2023 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Ipl debut | vs Delhi Capitals, Apr 06 at 2013 at Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| Last Ipl | vs Pune Warriors, Apr 11 at 2013 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
