| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100/50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 22 | 41 | 3 | 1,177 | 153* | 30.97 | 72.25 | 2/7 |
| ODI | 112 | 107 | 5 | 3,077 | 135 | 30.17 | 93.24 | 6/16 |
| T20I (shown below) | 92 | 91 | 4 | 2,307 | 101 | 26.52 | 132.97 | 1/16 |
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New Zealand
Opposition · average
78th percentile among comparable players
New Zealand: average of 32.1, 5.3 above their average of 26.8 on all balls faced (+20%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 22% of comparable players (their median change: -0%) — 297 balls faced.
297 ballsMedium confidence
India
Opposition · average
78th percentile among comparable players
India: average of 32.7, 5.8 above their average of 26.8 on all balls faced (+22%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 22% of comparable players (their median change: -2%) — 269 balls faced.
269 ballsMedium confidence
New Zealand
Country · average
95th percentile among comparable players
New Zealand: average of 48.8, 22.0 above their average of 26.8 on all balls faced (+82%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 5% of comparable players (their median change: +2%) — 193 balls faced.
193 ballsLow confidence
Left-arm fast-medium
Bowling type · average
80th percentile among comparable players
Left-arm fast-medium: average of 37.8, 11.0 above their average of 26.8 on all balls faced (+41%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 20% of comparable players (their median change: +1%) — 164 balls faced.
164 ballsLow confidence
Right-arm fast
Bowling type · average
21st percentile among comparable players
Right-arm fast: average of 20.3, 6.5 below their average of 26.8 on all balls faced (-24%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 21% of comparable players (their median change: -4%) — 228 balls faced.
228 ballsMedium confidence
Off break
Bowling type · strike rate
27th percentile among comparable players
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run scoring (batting) | 26.52 | 51 | 1,735 |
| Scoring rate (batting) | 132.97 | 66 | 1,735 |
| Against pace (batting) | 27.88 | 54 | 979 |
| Against spin (batting) | 25.50 | 45 | 756 |
| Time at the crease (batting) | 19.94 | 41 | 1,735 |
| Boundary hitting (batting) | 17.06 | 65 | 1,735 |
| Strike rotation (batting) | 32.74 | 82 | 1,735 |
| Bowling type | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-arm fast-medium | 383 | 527 | 17 | 31.00 | 137.60 | 33.4% | 17.8% |
| Off break | 328 | 400 | 14 | 28.57 | 121.95 | 35.1% | 14.9% |
| Right-arm fast | 228 | 305 | 15 | 20.33 | 133.77 | 38.2% | 20.6% |
| Leg break | 188 | 250 | 9 | 27.78 | 132.98 | 30.3% | 14.9% |
| Slow left-arm orthodox | 188 | 229 | 12 | 19.08 | 121.81 | 26.1% | 11.2% |
| Left-arm fast-medium | 164 | 227 | 6 | 37.83 | 138.41 | 31.7% | 18.3% |
| Right-arm medium | 116 | 162 | 6 | 27.00 | 139.66 | 32.8% | 21.6% |
| Pace or spin |
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| Year | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | Bowl inns | Wkts | Bowl avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9 | 301 | 37.63 | 128.09 | – | – | – | – |
| 2014 | 9 | 220 | 24.44 | 141.94 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | 4 | 75 | 18.75 | 129.31 | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 | 3 | 39 | 13.00 | 100.00 | – | – | – | – |
| 2017 | 5 | 181 | 36.20 | 145.97 | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | 5 | 207 | 41.40 | 156.82 | – | – | – | – |
| Date | Opposition | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Pos | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | ZimbabweR Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | caught |
| 16 Feb 2026 | AustraliaPallekele International Cricket Stadium | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | caught |
| 29 Nov 2025 | PakistanRawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | caught |
| 27 Nov 2025 | PakistanRawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
87 dismissals
86 dismissals where the bowler's type is known
Off break: strike rate of 122.0, 11.0 below their strike rate of 133.0 on all balls faced (-8%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 27% of comparable players (their median change: -2%) — 328 balls faced.
328 ballsMedium confidence
Slow left-arm orthodox
Bowling type · average
15th percentile among comparable players
Slow left-arm orthodox: average of 19.1, 7.7 below their average of 26.8 on all balls faced (-29%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 15% of comparable players (their median change: -1%) — 188 balls faced.
188 ballsLow confidence
South Africa
Opposition · average
25th percentile among comparable players
South Africa: average of 21.6, 5.2 below their average of 26.8 on all balls faced (-19%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 25% of comparable players (their median change: -0%) — 151 balls faced.
151 ballsLow confidence
| Balls |
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| Runs |
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| Outs |
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| Avg |
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| SR |
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| Dot % |
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| 4s+6s % |
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| Pace | 979 | 1,338 | 48 | 27.88 | 136.67 | 34.2% | 19.1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spin | 756 | 969 | 38 | 25.50 | 128.17 | 30.8% | 14.4% |
| Phase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle (7-15) | 827 | 1,078 | 35 | 30.80 | 130.35 | 25.5% | 13.7% |
| Powerplay (1-6) | 800 | 1,063 | 40 | 26.57 | 132.88 | 41.3% | 20.3% |
| Death (16-20) | 108 | 166 | 11 | 15.09 | 153.70 | 25.0% | 19.4% |
| Type and phase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-arm fast-medium, Powerplay (1-6) | 223 | 312 | 10 | 31.20 | 139.91 | 41.3% | 20.6% |
| Off break, Middle (7-15) | 211 | 269 | 7 | 38.43 | 127.49 | 29.9% | 14.2% |
| Leg break, Middle (7-15) | 179 | 235 | 8 | 29.38 | 131.28 | 30.7% | 15.1% |
| Right-arm fast, Powerplay (1-6) | 148 | 197 | 10 | 19.70 | 133.11 | 43.2% | 22.3% |
| Left-arm fast-medium, Powerplay (1-6) | 125 | 156 | 3 | 52.00 | 124.80 | 37.6% | 16.8% |
| Right-arm fast-medium, Middle (7-15) | 123 | 153 | 3 | 51.00 | 124.39 | 22.0% | 11.4% |
| Slow left-arm orthodox, Middle (7-15) | 119 | 140 | 6 | 23.33 | 117.65 | 18.5% | 7.6% |
| Off break, Powerplay (1-6) | 99 | 107 | 6 | 17.83 | 108.08 | 47.5% | 16.2% |
| Slow left-arm orthodox, Powerplay (1-6) | 65 | 87 | 5 | 17.40 | 133.85 | 40.0% | 18.5% |
| Right-arm medium, Powerplay (1-6) | 62 | 88 | 3 | 29.33 | 141.94 | 41.9% | 25.8% |
| Right-arm fast, Middle (7-15) | 61 | 82 | 2 | 41.00 | 134.43 | 24.6% | 16.4% |
| Stage of innings | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New at the crease (first 15 balls) | 1,040 | 1,339 | 45 | 29.76 | 128.75 | 38.4% | 18.2% |
| Settling in (balls 16-40) | 631 | 875 | 35 | 25.00 | 138.67 | 23.6% | 15.4% |
| Once set (40+ balls) | 64 | 93 | 6 | 15.50 | 145.31 | 31.3% | 15.6% |
| Opposition | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 307 | 415 | 13 | 31.92 | 135.18 | 31.3% | 17.9% |
| New Zealand | 297 | 417 | 13 | 32.08 | 140.40 | 30.0% | 18.5% |
| India | 269 | 392 | 12 | 32.67 | 145.72 | 32.3% | 19.3% |
| West Indies | 180 | 273 | 8 | 34.13 | 151.67 | 30.6% | 21.7% |
| Australia | 171 | 210 | 9 | 23.33 | 122.81 | 32.7% | 14.6% |
| South Africa | 151 | 173 | 8 | 21.63 | 114.57 | 35.8% | 13.9% |
| Pakistan | 137 | 169 | 7 | 24.14 | 123.36 | 35.8% | 13.1% |
| England | 97 | 87 | 7 | 12.43 | 89.69 | 39.2% | 5.2% |
| Zimbabwe | 67 | 93 | 5 | 18.60 | 138.81 | 31.3% | 20.9% |
| Home and chase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away from home | 979 | 1,295 | 47 | 27.55 | 132.28 | 32.3% | 16.1% |
| At home | 756 | 1,012 | 39 | 25.95 | 133.86 | 33.3% | 18.3% |
| Batting first | 1,006 | 1,333 | 46 | 28.98 | 132.50 | 31.5% | 16.5% |
| Chasing | 729 | 974 | 40 | 24.35 | 133.61 | 34.4% | 17.8% |
| Batting position | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | 529 | 703 | 25 | 28.12 | 132.89 | 34.6% | 17.8% |
| No. 2 | 240 | 282 | 17 | 16.59 | 117.50 | 40.8% | 15.8% |
| No. 3 | 831 | 1,156 | 36 | 32.11 | 139.11 | 30.3% | 17.7% |
| No. 4 | 129 | 165 | 7 | 23.57 | 127.91 | 24.0% | 13.2% |
| Innings | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innings 1 | 1,006 | 1,333 | 46 | 28.98 | 132.50 | 31.5% | 16.5% |
| Innings 2 | 729 | 974 | 40 | 24.35 | 133.61 | 34.4% | 17.8% |
| Venue | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Premadasa Stadium | 334 | 464 | 18 | 25.78 | 138.92 | 29.3% | 18.9% |
| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 310 | 415 | 14 | 29.64 | 133.87 | 33.5% | 18.4% |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 164 | 228 | 5 | 45.60 | 139.02 | 29.3% | 16.5% |
| Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium | 126 | 179 | 6 | 29.83 | 142.06 | 35.7% | 20.6% |
| Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 86 | 111 | 5 | 22.20 | 129.07 | 40.7% | 17.4% |
| Holkar Cricket Stadium | 65 | 111 | 2 | 55.50 | 170.77 | 26.2% | 21.5% |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 62 | 72 | 2 | 36.00 | 116.13 | 30.6% | 12.9% |
Not enough balls: batting splits are shown from 60 balls faced.
| 2019 | 7 | 148 | 21.14 | 119.35 | – | – | – | – |
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| 2020 | 4 | 122 | 30.50 | 137.08 | – | – | – | – |
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| 2021 | 13 | 246 | 20.50 | 113.89 | – | – | – | – |
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| 2023 | 3 | 121 | 60.50 | 123.47 | – | – | – | – |
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| 2024 | 12 | 295 | 26.82 | 137.21 | – | – | – | – |
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| 2025 | 15 | 329 | 23.50 | 141.20 | – | – | – | – |
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| 2026 | 2 | 23 | 11.50 | 135.29 | – | – | – | – |
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| 4 |
| caught |
| 22 Nov 2025 | PakistanRawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 25 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 4 | bowled |
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| 20 Nov 2025 | ZimbabweRawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | caught |
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| 26 Sept 2025 | IndiaDubai International Cricket Stadium | 58 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 3 | stumped |
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| 23 Sept 2025 | PakistanSheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 3 | caught |
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| 20 Sept 2025 | BangladeshDubai International Cricket Stadium | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 4 | caught |
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| 15 Sept 2025 | Hong KongDubai International Cricket Stadium | 20 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 4 | lbw |
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| 13 Sept 2025 | BangladeshSheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 4 | lbw |
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| 7 Sept 2025 | ZimbabweHarare Sports Club | 46* | 26 | 4 | 2 | 4 | not out |
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| 3 Sept 2025 | ZimbabweHarare Sports Club | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | caught |
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| 16 Jul 2025 | BangladeshR Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | caught |
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| 13 Jul 2025 | BangladeshRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | caught |
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| 10 Jul 2025 | BangladeshPallekele International Cricket Stadium | 24 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 3 | caught |
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| 2 Jan 2025 | New ZealandSaxton Oval, Nelson | 101 | 46 | 13 | 4 | 3 | caught |
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| 30 Dec 2024 | New ZealandBay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 48 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 3 | bowled |
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| 28 Dec 2024 | New ZealandBay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | caught |
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| 10 Nov 2024 | New ZealandRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | caught |
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| 9 Nov 2024 | New ZealandRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 23 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | lbw |
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| 17 Oct 2024 | West IndiesRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 55* | 36 | 7 | 0 | 3 | not out |
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| 15 Oct 2024 | West IndiesRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 24 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 3 | lbw |
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| 13 Oct 2024 | West IndiesRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | bowled |
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| 30 Jul 2024 | IndiaPallekele International Cricket Stadium | 46 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 3 | caught and bowled |
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| Host country | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
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| Sri Lanka | 756 | 1,012 | 39 | 25.95 | 133.86 | 33.3% | 18.3% |
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| United Arab Emirates | 261 | 340 | 13 | 26.15 | 130.27 | 35.2% | 16.1% |
| New Zealand | 193 | 293 | 6 | 48.83 | 151.81 | 24.9% | 20.2% |
| Bangladesh | 145 | 210 | 8 | 26.25 | 144.83 | 36.6% | 21.4% |
| Australia | 119 | 148 | 5 | 29.60 | 124.37 | 26.9% | 12.6% |
| India | 107 | 141 | 5 | 28.20 | 131.78 | 34.6% | 15.0% |