The 30-year-old made her international debut for Sri Lanka against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2015. She was the leading wicket-taker for Sri Lanka in the 2018 Asia Cup with seven dismissals in five matches. She was also a part of the World T20 2018 campaign in the Carribean.
Full name Nishanka Nilakshi Damayanthi de Silva
Born September 27, 1989, Panadura
Major teams Colts Cricket Club Women, Sri Lanka Army Sports Club Women, Sri Lanka Cricket Women’s XI, Sri Lanka Women, Western Province Women (Sri Lanka)
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm slow-medium
Height 5 ft 4 in
Education St. Anthony’s Girls’ College, Panadura
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