Sri Lanka

Nishan Peiris

Bowler

Nishan Peiris is a cricket player from Sri Lanka. The main role is all-rounder. The player represents Sri Lanka.

Date of Birth 11 Aug 1997 (29)
Team Sri Lanka
Birthplace Negombo

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About the Player

Nishan Peiris is a cricket player from Sri Lanka. He plays mainly as an all-rounder. The national team is Sri Lanka.

The playing role is all-rounder. The available data covers Test, domestic T20, first-class and list a cricket.

He was born in Negombo in 1997.

The details here come from structured records and are not based on opinion. The role of all-rounder is a useful guide to how the player fits into a team. This profile brings together the career information that is available for the player. It focuses only on details that are known and confirmed.

Player Details

Country: Sri Lanka
Role: Bowler
Date of Birth: 11 August 1997 (29)
Birthplace: Negombo

On the field

Style and Honours

Playing Style

Plays As Bowler

By the numbers

Career Statistics

Career statistics by format
Format	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Best Bowling	Bowling Average	Economy Rate	Balls Bowled	Runs Conceded	Catches
Test	3	4	12	6/170	43.33	3.95	789	520	·
Domestic T20	6	1	3	2/31	18.67	7.47	45	56	1
First-class	15	14	49	7/67	27.71	2.78	2,931	1,358	6
List A	11	9	18	4/15	18.50	4.24	471	333	1

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National Team Sri Lanka

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bowling beginner

Fast Bowling Basics

Learn the basics of fast bowling, from the run-up to a smooth action. Build speed step by step.

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bowling intermediate

Spin Bowling Basics

Spin bowling turns the ball off the pitch. Learn a simple grip and how to give the ball a spin.

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bowling intermediate

How to Improve Bowling Accuracy

Accurate bowling puts the ball where you want it. Practice a target and a repeatable action.

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