Sri Lanka has made a strong impact in the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2024, with four players earning a place in the prestigious lineup. Charith Asalanka leads the team as captain, joined by Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga, showcasing Sri Lanka’s dominance in the 50-over format.
Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)
📊 12 Matches | 694 Runs | HS: 210 | Avg: 63.1 | SR: 106.4 | 3 Centuries | 2 Half-Centuries
Nissanka had a stellar year, highlighted by a record-breaking 210* against Afghanistan in February—the sixth-highest individual score by an opener in ODI history. His form was particularly strong in the early part of the year, registering centuries against Afghanistan and Bangladesh. He ended 2024 as the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs, just behind his teammate Kusal Mendis.
Kusal Mendis (WK) (Sri Lanka)
📊 17 Matches | 742 Runs | HS: 143 | Avg: 53 | SR: 90.6 | 1 Century | 6 Half-Centuries
Mendis finished as the highest run-scorer in ODIs for 2024, amassing 742 runs. His standout performance was a brilliant 143 against New Zealand in November, placing him among the top wicketkeeper-batsmen in ODI history. His consistency was remarkable, reaching double figures in 16 out of 17 innings and finishing the year with a dominant 217-run contribution in two ODIs against New Zealand.
Charith Asalanka (C) (Sri Lanka)
📊 16 Matches | 605 Runs | HS: 101 | Avg: 50.2 | SR: 97.1 | 1 Century | 4 Half-Centuries
Leading the team as captain, Asalanka played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s ODI success. He started the year with a century against Zimbabwe and continued to deliver crucial performances, narrowly missing out on two more centuries with scores in the 90s. His all-round contribution included taking three wickets in two matches against India, proving his value as both a batsman and a part-time bowler.
Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
📊 10 Matches | 26 Wickets | Avg: 15.6 | Best: 7/19
Hasaranga reaffirmed his reputation as one of the world’s top all-rounders with a sensational bowling display in 2024. His 7/19 against Zimbabwe in January ranks as the fifth-best bowling figures in ODI history. Averaging 2.6 wickets per match and maintaining an exceptional bowling average below 20, he was a game-changer for Sri Lanka.
With these outstanding performances, Sri Lanka’s presence in the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year highlights the country’s resurgence in world cricket.
