Sugandika Kumari Biography :
Sugandika Kumari is a Sri Lankan cricketer who plays for the Sri Lanka women's team as a slow left-arm orthodox spin bowler. In September 2026 she won a silver medal with Sri Lanka at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. She was also part of the Sri Lanka team that won the Women's Asia Cup in 2024.
| Basnayake Mudiyanselage Sugandika Manel Kumari | ||
| Country | Sri Lanka |  |
| Date of Birth: | October 5, 1991 | |
| Birthplace: | Anamaduwa, Puttalam district, Sri Lanka | |
| Batting: | Left-hand bat | |
| Bowling: | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
Sugandika Kumari Early & Personal Life:
Sugandika Kumari was born on October 5, 1991, in Anamaduwa in the Puttalam district of Sri Lanka. She grew up playing cricket before being selected for the national team in 2015.
Sugandika Kumari Career Stats:
The figures below are her international career statistics as of November 2026.
Sugandika Kumari Batting Career:
| Formats | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50’s | 100’s | NO |
| ODI | 51 | 37 | 229 | 27 | 9.54 | 50.44 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| T20I | 109 | 38 | 120 | 10 | 5.00 | 58.25 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Sugandika Kumari Bowling Career:
| Formats | M | Inn | Runs | Wkts | Eco. | Avg. | SR | 4W | 5W |
| ODI | 51 | 49 | 1734 | 45 | 5.04 | 38.53 | 45.8 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 109 | 108 | 2265 | 83 | 6.19 | 27.28 | 26.4 | 0 | 0 |
Her best bowling figures are 4/39 in ODIs and 3/17 in T20Is.
Sugandika Kumari Professional Life:
Playing role- Bowler
Batting style- Left-hand bat
Bowling style- Slow left-arm orthodox
Teams played for- Basnahira Province Women, Central Province Women, Sri Lanka A Women, Sri Lanka Army Sports Club Women, Sri Lanka Women
Formats Played– ODI & T20I
Sugandika made her international debut on January 11, 2015, in the second ODI of the ICC Women's Championship against Pakistan Women in Sharjah. A few days later, on January 15, 2015, she made her T20I debut against Pakistan.
She has played 51 ODIs and 109 T20Is for Sri Lanka. She has been part of Sri Lanka's squads at several ICC Women's T20 World Cups, including the 2020 edition in Australia and the 2026 edition in England, where she took wickets against Ireland and Scotland. She was also named in Sri Lanka's squad for the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup.
In 2024, she was part of the Sri Lanka team that won the Women's Asia Cup for the first time.
Sugandika Kumari at the 2026 Asian Games:
Sugandika Kumari was named in Sri Lanka's 15-player squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The team was led by Chamari Athapaththu.
Sri Lanka reached the final, where they lost to India by 147 runs on September 22, 2026, and took the silver medal. India made 216 for 3 and Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69. Sugandika Kumari took the wicket of Smriti Mandhana, who was caught in the deep for 79.
Sugandika Kumari Personal Information:
Full Name: Basnayake Mudiyanselage Sugandika Manel Kumari
NickName: Sugandika
Hometown: Anamaduwa, Sri Lanka
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Date of Birth: October 5, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Sugandika Kumari Facts:
Kumari took 3 for 17 against Bangladesh in Kuala Lumpur at the 2018 Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup and was named Player of the Match. These are still her best T20I figures.
She has taken 83 wickets in T20Is and 45 wickets in ODIs.
Sugandika Kumari Social Media Profiles
- Facebook: @sugandika kumari
Frequently asked questions
Who is Sugandika Kumari?
Sugandika Kumari is a Sri Lankan cricketer who plays for the Sri Lanka women's team as a slow left-arm orthodox spin bowler. She won a silver medal with Sri Lanka at the 2026 Asian Games.
What is Sugandika Kumari's date of birth?
Sugandika Kumari was born on October 5, 1991.
Where was Sugandika Kumari born?
She was born in Anamaduwa in the Puttalam district of Sri Lanka.
What is Sugandika Kumari's full name?
Her full name is Basnayake Mudiyanselage Sugandika Manel Kumari.
What is Sugandika Kumari's bowling style?
She bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin and bats left-handed. Her playing role is bowler.
When did Sugandika Kumari make her international debut?
She made her ODI debut against Pakistan on January 11, 2015, and her T20I debut against Pakistan on January 15, 2015.
How many international wickets has Sugandika Kumari taken?
As of November 2026, she has taken 83 wickets in 109 T20Is and 45 wickets in 51 ODIs.
What are Sugandika Kumari's best bowling figures?
Her best figures are 4/39 in ODIs and 3/17 in T20Is. The 3 for 17 came against Bangladesh at the 2018 Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup.
Did Sugandika Kumari play at the 2026 Asian Games?
Yes. She was in Sri Lanka's squad that won silver after losing the final to India by 147 runs on September 22, 2026. She took the wicket of Smriti Mandhana in the final.
Was Sugandika Kumari part of Sri Lanka's 2024 Asia Cup win?
Yes. She was part of the Sri Lanka team that won the Women's Asia Cup for the first time in 2024.
