By SRTeam In a country where cricket is almost a way of life, Sri Lanka goes on delivering outstanding cricketers to the cricketing fraternity. Although, we are in 2025 and Sri Lankan cricket is vibrant with highest performing cricketers, who rule over the international arena. They are the example of resilience, skill and passion with Sri Lankan cricket, until its golden days.
Sri Lanka’s cricket stars have stepped up. We’ve got explosive batsmen who light up the scoreboard and masters bowlers who bamboozle even the most seasoned opposition. As fans we relish their contributions towards the victory of the team and also their individual brilliance.
In this blog, we will talk about the top 10 best Sri Lankan cricket players of 2025, who stand out in shaping the future of cricket by picking up where Muttiah Muralitharan, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene left off. Prepare to dive into the profiles of these fabulous cricketers and find out what makes them so proud of Sri Lanka!
1. Janith Liyanage (All-rounder)
Janith Vimukthi (born 12 July 1995) is a Sri Lankan cricketer, who plays limited overs. He made his Sri Lanka debut in February 2022, attended Lalith Ahulathmudali Maha Vidyalaya and St. Peter’s College, Colombo. In his first, and only, ODI, he scored 67 in the first match and a first ODI century in the third in March 2024. Janith, filling in as a reserve player for the 2024 T20 World Cup, is an impact all rounder batting and bowling well.
2. Dimuth Karunaratne (All-rounder)
Dimuth Karunaratne, born on 21 April 1988, is a right-handed opening batsman and a former captain of the Sri Lankan Test and ODI squads. One of the leading Test openers, he featured for the third time in the ICC Test Cricket Team of the Year, 2023, in which he scored 608 runs from six matches, at an average of 60.8. Karunaratne is a reliable player and player, he has 16 Test centuries, by November 2024 of Sri Lankan cricket.
3. Kusal Perera (All-rounder)
Kusal Perera (born 17 August 1990) is a Sri Lankan cricketer, noted for his explosive batting, right handedness from the top order. Sri Lanka won the 2014 ICC World T20 on his shoulders. He came back following a 15 month injury lay off in April 2023, producing an unbeaten 53 against New Zealand. He joined Sri Lanka in their 2023 World Cup squad in September. He sealed a historic series victory against West Indies in October with 55*. Perera is a key player with a middle order but his dynamic style gives him some x factor.
4. Milan Rathnayake (All-rounder)
Sri Lanka cricketer Milan Rathnayake (born August 1, 1996 in Negombo) is a talented Test cricketer. In March 2017, he debuted in List A cricket for Trincomalee District and in T20s in February 2018 for Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Club. He started his international career in August 2024. Milan is known as a powerful batsman and clever bowler who does well with limited overs cricket. He’s a standout player in 2025, with his energy and his rapid rise.
5. Charith Asalanka (All-rounder)
Charith Asalanka (born 29 June 1997) is a Sri Lankan cricketer who currently captains the team for T20I and ODI. He bats at number five as an aggressive left hand batsman and bowls part time off spin. Debuting in June last year, Asalanka has been a more than consistent performer, featuring in his third ODI century in January later that year. He then went on to score important half centuries in the 2023 Asia Cup and Cricket World Cup. He is still a vital man in Sri Lanka with his calmness and tactical attributes.
6. Chamika Gunasekara (All-rounder)
Chamika Deemantha Gunasekara or known by his abbreviated name Chamika Karunaratne is a Sri Lankan cricketer playing Test and ODI matches. Debuting in February 2024 against Afghanistan before travelling to Zimbabwe to execute the T20I series, he is educated at Ananda College, Colombo. Kasun Rajitha came on as his replacement after Naveed Zadran’s bouncer hit him on the helmet. Chamika was known for his ball swinging and lower down batting in 2025. His fitness and skill have made him a key player in Sri Lanka’s national team.
7. Chamika Karunaratne (All-rounder)
Chamika Karunaratne (born 29 May 1996) is a Sri Lankan professional cricketer and national badminton player. The Sri Lanka cricket team debuted him in February of 2019. He was suspended for one year for breaching his player agreement after the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in November 2022. Four wickets in first ODI at the Eden Park, Auckland in March 2023, Sri Lanka vs New Zealand. Chamika keeps fans liking his aggressive bowling and quick runs in 2025.
8. Dilshan Madushanka (Bowler)
Dilshan Madushanka is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who plays limited-overs internationals, and was born on 18 September 2000. He studied at Hungama Vijayaba Central College. Madushanka made his One Day Internationals (ODI) debut on 10 January 2023 against India and got his first ODI wicket of Rohit Sharma. He played his first Test against Pakistan on 24 July 2023. He took 21 wickets in nine matches in the 2023 World Cup, including a five wicket haul against India. In a May 2024 squad to Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup, he was selected.
9. Kusal Mendis (All-rounder)
Sri Lankan professional cricketer Kusal Mendis is an all format player. He briefly captained the ODI team. In November 2017, Mendis was named in the ODI. In 2024, he scored 181 runs in a T20I series against Bangladesh and was in Sri Lanka’s squad for the MCC Men’s T20 World Cup. He scored his 10th century in a September 2024 test. In October 2024 Sri Lanka beat the West Indies, winning the series and winning the man of the match award.
10. Mohamed Shiraz (Bowler)
Mohamed Shiraz is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer born on February, 13, 1995. He made his international debut in August 2024 in SL vs IND 1st ODI when he made his international debut. Shiraz made his first class debut for Colts Cricket Club in the 2016–17 Premier League on 29 November 2016. He also made his List A debut for Kegalle District in the 2016–17 Districts One Day Tournament on 19 March 2017. He is known for his pace and accuracy and is a rising star in Sri Lanka’s bowling attack.
Conclusion
Sri Lankan cricket will mark an important year with its ten players leading the sport in the year 2025. The commitment, talent and passion for the sport has made the nation proud and the fans all round the globe be inspired. Dimuth Karunaratne and other senior players have done admirably, but looking ahead to the Mohamed Shiraz era, the prospects look quite good. Which Sri Lankan cricketer is your favorite in 2025? Let us know in the comments!