Dilhara Fernando

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Dilhara Fernando
Sri Lanka (SL)
Dilhara Fernando
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling type Right-arm fast-medium
Tests ODIs
Matches 23 87
Runs scored 124 110
Batting average 5.90 8.46
100s/50s -/- -/-
Top score 16 13*
Balls bowled 3374 3743
Wickets 63 104
Bowling average 33.07 31.53
5 wickets in innings 3 -
10 wickets in match - N/A
Best bowling 5/42 4/48
Catches/stumpings 8/- 12/-

As of 31 March 2006
Source: Cricinfo.com

Congenige Randhi Dilhara Fernando (born July 19, 1979, Colombo) is a cricketer who plays for Sri Lanka. He is a pace bowler who is famous for his slower ball. Fernando uses a rare technique, splitting the fingers on the ball as it is released from the hand. His fame has also come about because despite using a difficult method, his slower ball has been successful.

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka squad - 2003 Cricket World Cup Sri Lanka

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