AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Akcel United KabulWho is Dushmantha Chameera?
Dushmantha Chameera is a Sri Lankan fast bowler who has played all three formats for his country. He is known for his pace and bounce.
He hits the pitch hard and can unsettle batters with short balls, and he has added more variety for the death overs. Injuries interrupted parts of his career, but he has remained a regular in Sri Lanka's white-ball sides.
At Akcel United Kabul he is a Diamond pick and adds overseas pace to an attack led by Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Dushmantha has played 79 T20 internationals, 60 ODIs and 12 Tests for Sri Lanka. In T20 internationals he has 117 T20I runs at a strike rate of 75.97 and 96 T20I wickets at an economy of 7.97.
Dushmantha Chameera's role at Akcel United Kabul
As a Diamond-category pick, Dushmantha is one of the core players Akcel United Kabul built its squad around after captain Azmatullah Omarzai. Other bowlers in the squad include Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Imran Tahir and Saleem Safi.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Dushmantha scores at a strike rate of 85.05 in T20 cricket, which is patient by T20 standards, and averages 6.45.
With the ball, Dushmantha has taken 195 T20 wickets at an average of 25.82 and an economy rate of 8.16, which is about par for the format. He strikes once every 18.9 balls, has 5 four-wicket and 1 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 5/24. He bowls right arm fast.
Dushmantha Chameera batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 175 | 68 | 239 | 24 | 6.45 | 85.05 |
| T20I | 79 | 37 | 117 | 24 | 5.08 | 75.97 |
| ODI | 60 | 39 | 296 | 29 | 11.38 | 59.43 |
| Test | 12 | 21 | 104 | 22 | 5.47 | 30.4 |
| List A | 106 | 61 | 377 | 29 | 11.42 | 60.31 |
| First-class | 45 | 49 | 270 | 28 | 7.94 | 36.73 |
Dushmantha Chameera bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 175 | 195 | 5/24 | 25.82 | 8.16 | 18.9 |
| T20I | 79 | 96 | 5/24 | 23.86 | 7.97 | 17.9 |
| ODI | 60 | 69 | 5/16 | 34 | 5.52 | 36.9 |
| Test | 12 | 32 | 5/47 | 41.28 | 3.91 | 63.1 |
| List A | 106 | 125 | 5/16 | 30.24 | 5.4 | 33.5 |
| First-class | 45 | 106 | 5/42 | 34.61 | 3.91 | 53 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
How UAE conditions suit him
UAE pitches can be slow, so pace bowlers rely on early swing with the new ball, cutters and change of pace. Most APL games start at 7:30 PM GST, and dew later in the evening can help batting sides chase, which puts extra value on accurate death bowling.
Akcel United Kabul fixtures
Where to watch Dushmantha Chameera in the league stage (tentative, times in GST). Full dates on the APL 2026-27 schedule.
| Match | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tue, 29 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Team PaktiaPAK |
| 5 | Thu, 31 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 7 | Fri, 1 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Team BalkhBAL |
| 9 | Sat, 2 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 13 | Wed, 6 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
| 15 | Fri, 8 Jan, 3:30 PM | Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 17 | Sat, 9 Jan, 3:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 19 | Sun, 10 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
Dushmantha Chameera FAQs
Which team does Dushmantha Chameera play for in APL 2026-27?
Dushmantha Chameera plays for Akcel United Kabul in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Azmatullah Omarzai.
What is Dushmantha Chameera's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Dushmantha Chameera was picked in the Diamond category at the 3 November 2026 draft.
What is Dushmantha Chameera's T20 record?
In 175 T20 matches, Dushmantha Chameera has scored 239 runs (average 6.45, strike rate 85.05, best 24) and taken 195 wickets (economy 8.16, best 5/24).
What is Dushmantha Chameera's playing role?
Dushmantha Chameera is a bowler (right hand bat, right arm fast).
How old is Dushmantha Chameera?
Dushmantha Chameera was born on 11 January 1992 in Ragama, so he is 34.
When is Akcel United Kabul's first APL 2026-27 match?
Akcel United Kabul open their campaign against Team Paktia on Tue, 29 Dec at 7:30 PM GST at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai (tentative schedule). They play 8 league matches in total.
Last updated 13 November 2026