Dambulla Sixers
2021: Dambulla Giants
2022: Dambulla Aura
2024: Dambulla Sixers
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Dambulla Sixers, previously known as Dambulla Aura, Dambulla Giants, and Dambulla Viiking, are a franchise Twenty20 cricket team based in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, that competes in the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
In June 2021, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) terminated the franchise ahead of the 2021 Lanka Premier League, due to financial issues.[1][2] In September 2021, the team changed their name to Dambulla Giants after changing owners.[3] Then, prior to the 2022 season, Aura Lanka brought the franchise and changed its name to Dambulla Aura.[4]
Seasons
Year | League standing | Final standing |
---|---|---|
2020 | 2nd out of 5 | Semi-finalists |
2021 | 4th out of 5 | Playoffs |
2022 | 5th out of 5 | Group stage |
2023 | 1st out of 5 | Runners up |
2024 season
In 2024, the team was purchased by Imperial Sports Group, who renamed it Dambulla Thunders.[5] Tamim Rahman, a co-owner of Dambulla Thunders, a British national of Bangladeshi origin, was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport a day after the 2024 LPL player auction. The special investigating unit for preventing sports-related offences of the Ministry of Sports made the arrest.[6] Following the arrest, LPL terminated its contract with Dambulla Thunders with immediate effect.[7] Innovative Production Group (IPG), the organisers of LPL announced, the fifth edition of the league will continue as planned despite the events related to Dambulla Thunders. IPG further stated that the Dambulla franchise will participate in the league under new ownership.[8] Incidentally, Viranjith Thambugala, chairman of Aura Lanka, the previous owner of Dambulla franchise, was arrested by Sri Lanka Police over allegations of financial fraud on the same day.[9]
Current squad
- Sources: ESPNcricinfo,[10] ThePapare.com,[11] Newswire.com[12]
- Players with international caps are listed in bold.
No. | Name | Nat. | Date of birth | Batting style | Bowling style | Year signed | Salary (US$) | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Batters | ||||||||
80 | Mark Chapman | ![]() | (1994-06-27) 27 June 1994 (age 30) | Left handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2024 | Direct signing | Overseas |
Nuwanidu Fernando | ![]() | (1999-10-13) 13 October 1999 (age 24) | Right handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | 34,000 | ||
17 | Reeza Hendricks | ![]() | (1989-08-14) 14 August 1989 (age 34) | Right handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | Direct signing | Overseas |
77 | Towhid Hridoy | ![]() | (2000-12-04) 4 December 2000 (age 23) | Right handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | Direct signing | Overseas |
18 | Ibrahim Zadran | ![]() | (2001-12-12) 12 December 2001 (age 22) | Right handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | Direct signing | Overseas |
Wicket-keepers | ||||||||
55 | Kusal Janith Perera | ![]() | (1990-08-17) 17 August 1990 (age 33) | Left handed | — | 2024 | Direct signing | |
Ranesh Silva | ![]() | (2002-01-24) 24 January 2002 (age 22) | Right handed | — | 2024 | 5,000 | ||
Lahiru Udara | ![]() | (1993-11-27) 27 November 1993 (age 30) | Right handed | — | 2024 | 14,000 | ||
All-rounders | ||||||||
4 | Akila Dananjaya | ![]() | (1993-10-04) 4 October 1993 (age 30) | Left handed | Right-arm off break, Right-arm leg break | 2024 | 20,000 | |
Sonal Dinusha | ![]() | (2000-12-04) 4 December 2000 (age 23) | Left handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2024 | 6,000 | ||
70 | Danushka Gunathilaka | ![]() | (1991-03-17) 17 March 1991 (age 33) | Left handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | 22,000 | |
34 | Dushan Hemantha | ![]() | (1994-05-24) 24 May 1994 (age 30) | Right handed | Right-arm leg break | 2023 | Retained | |
Sachitha Jayathilake | ![]() | (1997-02-24) 24 February 1997 (age 27) | Right handed | Right-arm leg break | 2024 | Direct signing | ||
Lahiru Madushanka | ![]() | (1992-09-12) 12 September 1992 (age 31) | Right handed | Right-arm fast-medium | 2024 | 20,000 | ||
7 | Mohammad Nabi | ![]() | (1985-01-01) 1 January 1985 (age 39) | Right handed | Right-arm off break | 2024 | Direct signing | Overseas; Captain |
Nimesh Vimukthi | ![]() | (1997-05-07) 7 May 1997 (age 27) | Left handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2024 | Direct signing | ||
Chamindu Wickramasinghe | ![]() | (2002-09-06) 6 September 2002 (age 21) | Left handed | Right-arm medium | 2024 | Direct signing | ||
Spin bowlers | ||||||||
92 | Praveen Jayawickrama | ![]() | (1998-09-30) 30 September 1998 (age 25) | Right handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2023 | Retained | |
Pace bowlers | ||||||||
98 | Dilshan Madushanka | ![]() | (2000-09-18) 18 September 2000 (age 23) | Right handed | Left-arm fast-medium | 2024 | Direct signing | |
Asanka Manoj | ![]() | (1997-03-23) 23 March 1997 (age 27) | Right handed | Right-arm fast-medium | 2024 | Direct signing | ||
63 | Nuwan Pradeep | ![]() | (1986-10-19) 19 October 1986 (age 37) | Right handed | Right-arm fast-medium | 2024 | 36,000 | |
90 | Mustafizur Rahman | ![]() | (1995-09-06) 6 September 1995 (age 28) | Left handed | Left-arm fast-medium | 2024 | Direct signing | Overseas |
53 | Nuwan Thushara | ![]() | (1994-08-06) 6 August 1994 (age 29) | Right handed | Right-arm medium-fast | 2024 | Direct signing |
Administration and support staff
Position | Name |
---|---|
Head Coach | Rangana Herath |
Mentor | Roshan Mahanama |
Bowling Coach | Chamila Gamage |
Fielding Coach | Ruwin Peiris |
Batting Coach | Thilina Kandamby |
Captains
No. | Player | From | To | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() | 2020 | 2022 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 37.50 |
2 | ![]() | 2021 | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
3 | ![]() | 2022 | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
4 | ![]() | 2023 | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 68.75 |
5 | ![]() | 2023 | 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
6 | ![]() | 2024 | present |
Statistics
Most runs
- As of 19 August 2023
Runs | Player | Seasons |
---|---|---|
544 | ![]() | 2020–2022 |
421 | ![]() | 2020–2021 |
301 | ![]() | 2021 |
239 | ![]() | 2023 |
227 | ![]() | 2020 |
- Source: ESPNcricinfo[13]
Highest individual score
- As of 8 July 2024
Runs | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
102* | ![]() | Jaffna Kings | Pallekele | 3 July 2024 |
91* | ![]() | Kandy Falcons | 1 July 2024 | |
87 | ![]() | Colombo Strikers | 5 August 2023 | |
80 | ![]() | Galle Gladiators | Colombo | 17 December 2022 |
![]() | Jaffna Kings | Dambulla | 6 July 2024 | |
![]() | Colombo Strikers | 7 July 2024 |
- Source: ESPNcricinfo[14]
Most wickets
- As of 19 August 2023
Wickets | Player | Seasons |
---|---|---|
15 | ![]() | 2021 |
13 | ![]() | 2020–2022 |
12 | ![]() | 2022–2023 |
10 | ![]() | 2023 |
10 | ![]() | 2021 |
- Source: ESPNcricinfo[15]
Kit manufacturers and sponsors
Year | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (front) | Shirt sponsor (back) | Chest branding |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | Planet Hollywood | Life Bottled Water | ||
2021 | Hamro | |||
2022 | TigerExch | Aura Lanka | ||
2023 | Babu88 Sports | Kheloyar | Aura Airlines Sri Lanka | |
2024 | Mostplay.news |
See also
- Dambulla Viiking in 2020
- Dambulla Giants in 2021
- Dambulla Aura in 2022
- Dambulla Aura in 2023
- Dambulla Sixers in 2024
References
- ^ "SLC approves termination of Colombo Kings and Dambulla Viiking". CricBuzz. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "Colombo Kings, Dambulla Viiking terminate contracts, withdraw from LPL 2021". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "IPG announces new owner for Dambulla Giants". DailyFT. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Aura Lanka Group secures ownership of Dambulla Team in LPL". Daily News. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Dambulla franchise rebranded as Dambulla Thunders for LPL 2024". ThePapare. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Sanjeewa, Kanishka (22 May 2024). "Team Owner of Dambulla Thunders arrested for match-fixing charges". ThePapare. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "LPL terminates contract with Dambulla Thunders following owner's arrest". ESPNcricinfo. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "2024 LPL to go ahead as scheduled; Dambulla franchise to receive new ownership". Ada Derana. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Aura Lanka chairman Viranjith Thambugala arrested". Newswire. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Pathirana, Udana, Janat the most expensive picks in LPL 2024 auction". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "LPL 2024 Auction: Full Squads of all 5 Teams". ThePapare.com. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "LPL 2024 begins on July 1st : Final squads announced". Newswire.com. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Most career runs". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Highest individual score". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ ESPNcricinfo, Last Updated: 20 December 2021
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