WIA Fernando: runs, wickets and records

WIA Fernando appears in 165 recorded men's matches, from 31 August 2016 to 11 September 2026, most often for Sri Lanka, Jaffna Kings and Dambulla Aura. The matches split as 48 in One Day Internationals, 38 in Twenty20 Internationals, 69 in franchise Twenty20 leagues and 10 in domestic one-day cricket. The most frequent opponents in the records are India (16 matches), South Africa (14 matches) and Bangladesh (11 matches). The ground used most often is R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, with 44 matches.

In One Day Internationals, the batting record is 1,405 runs in 47 innings, an average of 29.89, a strike rate of 87.3 and a highest score of 127, with 4 hundreds, 7 fifties and 5 ducks.

In Twenty20 Internationals, the batting record is 376 runs in 37 innings, an average of 11.06, a strike rate of 92.2 and a highest score of 37, with 5 ducks.

In franchise Twenty20 leagues, the batting record is 1,975 runs in 66 innings, an average of 32.38, a strike rate of 143.7 and a highest score of 100, with 1 hundred, 16 fifties and 3 ducks.

In domestic one-day cricket, the batting record is 553 runs in 10 innings, an average of 55.30, a strike rate of 105.3 and a highest score of 160, with 2 hundreds and 2 fifties.

The highest individual scores in the records are: 160 from 129 balls against Colombo Cricket Club at Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo on 7 September 2026 (domestic one-day cricket). 138 from 114 balls against Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club at Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club Ground, Colombo on 3 September 2026 (domestic one-day cricket). 127 from 123 balls against West Indies at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa on 26 February 2020 (ODIs). 118 from 115 balls against South Africa at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 2 September 2021 (ODIs). 104 from 103 balls against West Indies at Riverside Ground on 1 July 2019 (ODIs).

In One Day Internationals, the player's side won 23 and lost 21 of the 48 recorded matches (52.3% of decided matches).

In Twenty20 Internationals, the player's side won 13 and lost 23 of the 38 recorded matches (36.1% of decided matches).

In franchise Twenty20 leagues, the player's side won 45 and lost 21 of the 69 recorded matches (68.2% of decided matches).

Against the most frequent opponents the results were India: 5 won, 10 lost in 16 matches, South Africa: 2 won, 11 lost in 14 matches, Bangladesh: 7 won, 4 lost in 11 matches, New Zealand: 5 won, 5 lost in 11 matches and West Indies: 7 won, 3 lost in 10 matches.

Matches by side: Sri Lanka (86), Jaffna Kings (41), Dambulla Aura (10), Sinhalese Sports Club (10), Jaffna Stallions (9), Sharjah Warriorz (6) and Quetta Gladiators (3).

The grounds used most often are R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (44), Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (24), Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota (14), Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (10), Sharjah Cricket Stadium (8) and R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama (3).

Runs in each calendar year of the records: 2019 (595), 2020 (528), 2021 (753), 2022 (350), 2023 (271), 2024 (820), 2025 (313), 2026 (679).

Recorded matches in each calendar year: 2016 (1), 2019 (24), 2020 (16), 2021 (33), 2022 (12), 2023 (14), 2024 (32), 2025 (16), 2026 (17).

In One Day Internationals, 147 fours and 23 sixes, one boundary every 9.5 balls faced; 51.7% of the runs came in boundaries.

In Twenty20 Internationals, 28 fours and 8 sixes, one boundary every 11.3 balls faced; 42.6% of the runs came in boundaries.

In franchise Twenty20 leagues, 176 fours and 101 sixes, one boundary every 5.0 balls faced; 66.3% of the runs came in boundaries.

In domestic one-day cricket, 55 fours and 17 sixes, one boundary every 7.3 balls faced; 58.2% of the runs came in boundaries.

In One Day Internationals, 47 recorded dismissals: caught 79%, lbw 13%, bowled 4% and caught and bowled 4%.

In Twenty20 Internationals, 34 recorded dismissals: caught 56%, bowled 12%, caught and bowled 12% and lbw 9%.

In franchise Twenty20 leagues, 61 recorded dismissals: caught 74%, bowled 13%, run out 5% and lbw 3%.

Of the 15 player of the match awards on record, the first is dated 1 July 2019 (Sri Lanka v West Indies) and the latest 17 January 2025 (Dubai Capitals v Sharjah Warriorz): 6 in One Day Internationals and 9 in franchise Twenty20 leagues.

The first recorded match in One Day Internationals is dated 31 August 2016 against Australia and the latest 12 February 2025 against Australia.

The first recorded match in Twenty20 Internationals is dated 19 March 2019 against South Africa and the latest 13 July 2025 against Bangladesh.

The first recorded match in franchise Twenty20 leagues is dated 27 November 2020 against Galle Gladiators and the latest 8 August 2026 against Galle Gallants.

The first recorded match in domestic one-day cricket is dated 13 June 2024 against Ace Capital Cricket Club and the latest 11 September 2026 against Moors Sports Club.

The most runs against a single opponent are 423 against India in 16 innings (average 26.44), 374 against West Indies in 9 innings (average 41.56), 307 against Galle Gladiators in 9 innings (average 38.38) and 280 against South Africa in 14 innings (average 20.00).

The grounds that have produced the most runs are R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (1,116 runs in 43 innings), Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (533 runs in 22 innings), Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota (504 runs in 13 innings) and Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (353 runs in 10 innings).

Year by year, the latest figures in the records are 2021: 33 matches and 753 runs; 2022: 12 matches and 350 runs; 2023: 14 matches and 271 runs; 2024: 32 matches and 820 runs; 2025: 16 matches and 313 runs; 2026: 17 matches and 679 runs.

The busiest year in the records is 2021, with 33 matches. The most runs in a calendar year came in 2024: 820.