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Best Bowling Average (ODI)
This list features the players with the best ODI (one day internationals) bowling average for the Sri Lanka national cricket team.
RANK | PLAYER | APPS | BALLS | AVERAGE | YEARS |
1 | Ajantha Mendis | 87 | 4154 | 21.86 | 2008–2015 |
2 | Muttiah Muralidaran | 343 | 18433 | 23.07 | 1993–2011 |
3 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 66 | 3065 | 24.06 | 2017–2025 |
4 | Maheesh Theekshana | 57 | 2771 | 27.45 | 2021–2025 |
5 | Chaminda Vaas | 321 | 15721 | 27.45 | 1994–2008 |
6 | Farveez Maharoof | 109 | 4640 | 28.06 | 2004–2016 |
7 | Lasith Malinga | 226 | 10936 | 28.87 | 2004–2019 |
8 | Dilhara Zoysa | 95 | 4259 | 29.75 | 1997–2007 |
9 | Champaka Ramanayake | 62 | 2864 | 30.13 | 1986–1995 |
10 | Akila Dananjaya | 42 | 2115 | 30.66 | 2012–2024 |
11 | Dilhara Fernando | 146 | 6447 | 30.66 | 2001–2012 |
References
ESPNcricinfo (2025). Sri Lanka – Best career bowling average. Available at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/team/bowling-best-career-bowling-average/sri-lanka-8/one-day-internationals-2 (Accessed 1 December 2025).
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