Ravija Sandaruwan
Player Information
Ravija Sandaruwan Player Overview
Ravija Sandaruwan is a Kuwait international batter who is part of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad for DP World ILT20 Season 5 in 2026. Born on 22 June 1992, Sandaruwan bats right handed and can bowl right-arm off break. He has been a regular member of Kuwait’s T20 international setup since making his debut in 2019.
Sandaruwan joined Abu Dhabi Knight Riders through the ILT20 Season 5 player auction. His selection adds an experienced Associate-nation international to the ADKR batting group for the 2026 tournament.
Ravija Sandaruwan Playing Style
Sandaruwan is primarily a right-handed batter. His player records also list off-break bowling, although his international record is built predominantly around his batting. He has accumulated more than 2,000 T20I runs for Kuwait and has maintained a career strike rate comfortably above 140.
His T20I record includes both centuries and half-centuries, demonstrating that he has produced substantial innings as well as scoring at a strong rate. His highest international T20 score is 103.
Which Team Does Ravija Sandaruwan Play for in ILT20?
Ravija Sandaruwan plays for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in ILT20 Season 5. He was selected by ADKR for USD 10,000 at the Season 5 player auction and is included in the franchise’s 2026 post-auction squad.
His selection was also part of a wider group of Kuwait players picked by ILT20 franchises for Season 5. For Sandaruwan, the move provides an opportunity to bring his international T20 experience with Kuwait into the UAE-based franchise competition.
See the complete Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad 2026 for the full Season 5 player list.
Ravija Sandaruwan International Career
Sandaruwan made his T20 international debut for Kuwait against Maldives on 20 January 2019 in Oman. He has remained part of Kuwait’s international setup through 2026, appearing in regional competitions and qualification tournaments across Asia.
By October 2026, Sandaruwan had played 86 T20 internationals and scored 2,270 runs. His record includes two centuries and 13 half-centuries, with a highest score of 103. He has also taken 20 catches in T20 international cricket.
Ravija Sandaruwan T20I Record
After 86 T20I appearances, Sandaruwan’s 2,270 runs had come at an average of 28.38 and a strike rate of 147.79. Those runs included 194 fours and 137 sixes. His two centuries and 13 fifties underline the volume of batting experience he has accumulated for Kuwait.
These figures relate specifically to his T20 international career with Kuwait and should not be confused with ILT20 statistics. His Abu Dhabi Knight Riders selection for Season 5 represents a separate franchise competition.
Ravija Sandaruwan Recent International Form
Sandaruwan remained active for Kuwait shortly before ILT20 Season 5. During the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A in October 2026, he made several contributions with the bat, including an unbeaten 53 from 19 balls against Thailand and an unbeaten 40 from 11 balls against Bhutan.
His 53 against Thailand came in a nine-wicket Kuwait victory on 8 October 2026. He also scored an unbeaten 30 from 14 balls against Mongolia earlier in the qualifier. Those performances provide recent international context ahead of his move into the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad.
Ravija Sandaruwan Career Background
Sandaruwan’s full name is Bodadura Ravija Sandaruwan de Silva. His career includes cricket in Sri Lanka as well as his international career with Kuwait. His domestic record includes appearances for clubs such as Saracens Sports Club, Badureliya Sports Club, Sebastianites Cricket and Athletic Club and Burgher Recreation Club.
His international career with Kuwait began in 2019 and has developed primarily through T20 cricket. Reaching more than 2,000 T20I runs before joining Abu Dhabi Knight Riders gives him a substantial body of international short-format experience entering ILT20 Season 5.
Ravija Sandaruwan in ILT20 Season 5
Ravija Sandaruwan was one of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ auction additions for the 2026 season. ADKR’s post-auction squad combines four pre-auction players with 18 players secured through the Season 5 auction, including Sandaruwan.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders begin their ILT20 Season 5 campaign against Dubai Capitals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 22 November 2026. The tournament runs from 21 November to 20 December, with matches played in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Sandaruwan is listed as a batter on this site, consistent with his current international player classification. His place in any particular ADKR playing XI, exact batting position and other match-specific responsibilities will depend on team selection during the tournament.