Edirimuni Chamika Dinushan Perera Karunaratne
Pokhara Avengers · Sri Lanka
Edirimuni Chamika Dinushan Perera Karunaratne is a bowling all-rounder from Sri Lanka. For Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026) he is in the Pokhara Avengers squad. Born on 29 May 1996 in Colombo, Sri Lanka; a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowling all-rounder. He made his international debut for Sri Lanka in the Canberra Test against Australia on 1 February 2019, followed by ODI and T20I debuts in 2021.
He has represented Sri Lanka in 1 Test, 26 ODIs and 45 T20Is (ESPNcricinfo figures via Wikipedia, September 2025), and was in Sri Lanka's squads for the 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cups. Kolkata Knight Riders bought him at the 2022 IPL auction; he has also played in the Lanka Premier League for Dambulla Giants, Kandy Falcons and Colombo Strikers, and signed for Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 in 2023. His most extensive senior record is in FC cricket: 55 matches, 1,832 runs, 104 wickets.
About Edirimuni Chamika Dinushan Perera Karunaratne
Born on 29 May 1996 in Colombo, Sri Lanka; a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowling all-rounder. He made his international debut for Sri Lanka in the Canberra Test against Australia on 1 February 2019, followed by ODI and T20I debuts in 2021. He has represented Sri Lanka in 1 Test, 26 ODIs and 45 T20Is (ESPNcricinfo figures via Wikipedia, September 2025), and was in Sri Lanka's squads for the 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cups.
Kolkata Knight Riders bought him at the 2022 IPL auction; he has also played in the Lanka Premier League for Dambulla Giants, Kandy Falcons and Colombo Strikers, and signed for Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 in 2023. He is also a national-level badminton player and a former junior national javelin champion; his father and three brothers are professional badminton players. Across all T20 cricket he had played 150 matches and taken 101 wickets before joining Pokhara.
Pokhara Avengers signed him on 18 October 2026 as their third overseas player for NPL Season 3, alongside Shakib Al Hasan and the returning Dhananjaya Lakshan, under head coach Ajantha Mendis.
Player details
| Full name | Edirimuni Chamika Dinushan Perera Karunaratne |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 May 1996 |
| Birthplace | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Playing role | Bowling all-rounder |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| NPL team (Season 3) | Pokhara Avengers |
Playing style and strengths
Chamika Karunaratne is a right-handed bowling all-rounder who bowls right-arm fast-medium.
His FC record underlines that role: 1 century, 12 half-centuries, a best of 100* across 55 matches. With the ball his T20I figures read 24 wickets with a best of 2/22.
Chamika Karunaratne’s role at Pokhara Avengers in Season 3
Chamika Karunaratne is part of the Pokhara Avengers squad for Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026), listed as a bowling all-rounder. Season 3 runs from 26 October to 21 November 2026 at TU Ground, Kirtipur.
Season 3 (2026) — Pokhara Avengers. Signed by Pokhara Avengers as their third overseas player for Season 3, announced 18 October 2026, according to Online Khabar; he is also named in the Pokhara squad on the 2026 NPL page.
Chamika Karunaratne at NPL 2026
Season-by-season Nepal Premier League record. Season 3 has not been played yet; earlier-season figures are stated only where a public record confirms them.
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 3 (2026) | Pokhara Avengers | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | — | — | Not publicly confirmed | — |
| 2026 (Season 3) | Pokhara Avengers | Season not yet played | — | — | — | — | — |
Chamika Karunaratne career records
Senior career figures for Chamika Karunaratne as published by Wikipedia and copied exactly from the profile summary tables; figures are not recalculated here.
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 1 | 22 | 22 | 22.0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1/130 |
| ODI | 26 | 451 | 75 | 25.05 | 0/1 | 24 | 4/43 |
| T20I | 45 | 308 | 31 | 16.21 | 0/0 | 24 | 2/22 |
| FC | 55 | 1,832 | 100* | 23.79 | 1/12 | 104 | 5/63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NPL team does Chamika Karunaratne play for?
Edirimuni Chamika Dinushan Perera Karunaratne plays for Pokhara Avengers in Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026).
What is Chamika Karunaratne’s playing role?
He is a bowling all-rounder. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium.
When was Chamika Karunaratne born?
Edirimuni Chamika Dinushan Perera Karunaratne was born on 29 May 1996 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Where is Chamika Karunaratne from?
Chamika Karunaratne is a cricketer from Sri Lanka.
Sources
Chamika Karunaratne — Wikipedia: Born on 29 May 1996 in Colombo, Sri Lanka; a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowling all-rounder. He made his international debut for Sri Lanka in the Canberra Test against Australia on 1 February 2019, followed by ODI and T20I debuts in 2021.
2026 Nepal Premier League — Wikipedia
Pokhara Avengers Sign Sri Lanka's Chamika Karunaratne as Third Overseas Player for NPL Season 3 — nplt20league: Across all T20 cricket he had played 150 matches and taken 101 wickets before joining Pokhara. Pokhara Avengers signed him on 18 October 2026 as their third overseas player for NPL Season 3, alongside Shakib Al Hasan and the returning Dhananjaya Lakshan, under head coach Ajantha Mendis.
Follow Pokhara Avengers
Pokhara Avengers — the franchise page with the current squad, fixtures and results.
Related players: Shakib Al Hasan, Kushal Bhurtel and Aakash Chand are his Pokhara Avengers team-mates for Season 3 (2026). See the full Pokhara Avengers squad.