AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Kandahar WarriorsWho is Kusal Perera?
Kusal Perera is a left-handed Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter who attacks from the top of the order.
Kusal has played 95 T20 internationals, 116 ODIs and 22 Tests for Sri Lanka. In T20 internationals he has 2,335 T20I runs at a strike rate of 132.89.
Kusal Perera's role at Kandahar Warriors
As a Gold-category pick, Kusal is one of the core players Kandahar Warriors built its squad around after captain Rashid Khan. Other wicketkeeper-batters in the squad include Joe Clarke, Mohammad Shahzad and Noman Shah.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Kusal scores at a strike rate of 136.96 in T20 cricket, which is attacking by T20 standards, and averages 26.19. He has hit 197 sixes and 509 fours, about one six every 1.1 innings. His best is 102, with 2 hundreds and 37 fifties.
Kusal Perera batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 227 | 219 | 5,291 | 102 | 26.19 | 136.96 |
| T20I | 95 | 93 | 2,335 | 101 | 26.23 | 132.89 |
| ODI | 116 | 111 | 3,237 | 135 | 30.53 | 92.88 |
| Test | 22 | 41 | 1,177 | 153 | 30.97 | 72.25 |
| List A | 210 | 200 | 6,084 | 161 | 32.7 | 93.02 |
| First-class | 85 | 142 | 5,244 | 336 | 39.72 | 81.42 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
How UAE conditions suit him
Keeping in the UAE means a lot of standing up to spin on slow surfaces. With the bat, Sharjah's shorter boundaries reward clean hitting, while the bigger grounds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi reward batters who run hard and find gaps.
Kandahar Warriors fixtures
Where to watch Kusal Perera in the league stage (tentative, times in GST). Full dates on the APL 2026-27 schedule.
| Match | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mon, 28 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 4 | Wed, 30 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Team BalkhBAL |
| 6 | Fri, 1 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Team PaktiaPAK |
| 9 | Sat, 2 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 12 | Tue, 5 Jan, 7:30 PM | Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 14 | Thu, 7 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
| 16 | Fri, 8 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
| 17 | Sat, 9 Jan, 3:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
Kusal Perera FAQs
Which team does Kusal Perera play for in APL 2026-27?
Kusal Perera plays for Kandahar Warriors in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rashid Khan.
What is Kusal Perera's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Kusal Perera was picked in the Gold category at the 3 November 2026 draft.
What is Kusal Perera's T20 record?
In 227 T20 matches, Kusal Perera has scored 5,291 runs (average 26.19, strike rate 136.96, best 102).
What is Kusal Perera's playing role?
Kusal Perera is a wicketkeeper-batter (left hand bat).
How old is Kusal Perera?
Kusal Perera was born on 17 August 1990 in Kalubowila, so he is 36.
When is Kandahar Warriors's first APL 2026-27 match?
Kandahar Warriors open their campaign against Nangarhar Cosmic on Mon, 28 Dec at 7:30 PM GST at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi (tentative schedule). They play 8 league matches in total.
Last updated 13 November 2026