Akila Dananjaya is a cricketer from Sri Lanka. He was born on Oct 04, 1993, and as of 2023, he is 30 years old. Akila is an all-rounder from Panadura, and he bats with his left hand and bowls off-spin.
In Test matches, Akila has played six games so far. He has scored 135 runs, with an average of 17. He hit 14 fours but no sixes in his Test career. His recent Test match was in Aug 2019 against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka, where he scored 0 runs off eight balls.
In ODI matches, Akila has played 39 games. He has scored 291 runs, with an average of 12. ODI career. One of his recent ODI matches was in Sep 2021 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he contributed three runs off four balls.
In T20 matches, Akila has played 31 games. He has scored 61 runs, with an average of 8. He hit six fours but no sixes in his T20 career. His most recent T20 match was against Oman at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oct 2021, where he contributed 0 runs off 0 balls to his team’s total.
Akila Dananjaya Biography
| Real Name | Mahamarakkala Kurukulasooriya Patabendige Akila Dananjaya Perera |
| Nickname | Mahamarakkala |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Height | 5’7” |
| Weight ( | 65 kg |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Body Measurement | Chest: 40 inches Waist: 32 inche Biceps: 14 inches |
| Eyes Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 4 October 1993 |
| Age | 25 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Akila Dananjaya Home, Education, School, Religion
| Birth Place | Panadura, Sri Lanka |
| Hometown | Panadura, Sri Lanka |
| School | Mahanama Vidyalaya, Panadura (Sri Lanka) |
| College | Update Soon |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Akila Dananjaya Debut Movies
| Awards, Honours | 24 August 2017 (against India at Pallekele)- Man of The Match |
| International Debut | ODI– On 12 November 2012, Sri Lanka v New Zealand at Hambantota Test– On 8 February 2018, Bangladesh v Sri Lanka at Dhaka T20– On 27 September 2012, Sri Lanka v New Zealand at Pallekele |
| Jersey Number | #10 (Sri Lanka) |
| Domestic/State Team | Chennai Super Kings, Wayamba United |
| Coach/Mentor | Graham Ford |
| Records (main ones) | On 24 August 2017, in his maiden ODI against India at Pallekele Cricket Stadium, he took 6 wickets for 54 runs which were the best bowling figures by a Sri Lankan in a losing cause. On 8 February 2018, in his first test against Bangladesh, he became the 2nd Sri Lankan who picked up 8 wickets for 44 runs (breaking the record of Ajantha Mendis- 8/144) and the best bowler having the average of 5.50 in a test debut series. |
| Career Turning Point | He was selected for 2012 World Twenty20 on the recommendation of Mahela Jayawardene who was impressed by his different bowling techniques. |
Akila Dananjaya Family and Relatives
| Father | Sunil Perera |
| Mother | Update Soon |
| Brother | Update Soon |
| Sister | Update Soon |
Akila Dananjaya Love, Girlfriends, Wife, Affairs, Marital Status, and More
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 22 August 2017 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Update Soon |
| Wife | Nethalie Tekshini |
| Husband/Spouse | Update Soon |
| Son | Update Soon |
| Daughter | Update Soon |
Akila Dananjaya Money, Cars, Salary
| Salary (approx.) | ₹50 lakh (IPL 11) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Update Soon |
| Cars Collection | Toyota |
Akila Dananjaya Contact
| Website | Not Known |
| Fan Mail Address | Update Soon |
| Phone Number | Not Known |
| Wikipedia | Wikipedia.org |
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