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Prabath Jayasuriya

movie Cricketer (Bowler) cake 5 November 1991 (Tuesday) (Matale, Sri Lanka)
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Height

5' 10" (178 cm)

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Age

33

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Nation

Sri Lankan

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 5 November 1991 (Tuesday)
Birthplace: Matale, Sri Lanka
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Hometown: Matale, Sri Lanka

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Ranisha Mirando Jayasuriya
Children: Daughter- Thyvonne Diana (born 14 June 2019)

Education

Schools: Lumbini College, Colombo Christ Church College, Matale
Colleges: Prabath began playing cricket at Christ Church College in Matale before joining the Lumbini College in Colombo

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Prabath Jayasuriya

  • Prabath began playing cricket at Christ Church College in Matale before joining the Lumbini College in Colombo.
  • On 6 December 2011, Prabath made his List-A debut in cricket for the Colombo Cricket Club against the Sri Lanka Army during the 2011/12 Premier Limited Over Tournament.
  • Prabath made his first-class debut playing for the Colombo Cricket Club against Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club on 10 February 2012 during the 2011/12 Premier League Tournament Tier B.
  • Prabath likes to hit the gym.

    Prabath Jayasuriya
    Prabath Jayasuriya’s photo in the gym
  • Prabath’s T20 debut came during the 2011/12 CSN Premier Clubs T20 Tournament on 26 March 2012 while playing for the Colombo Cricket Club against the Lankan Cricket Club.
  • Prabath was drafted by Jaffna Kings (formerly Jaffna Stallions) in the first season of the Lanka Premier League.
  • Prabath was part of the Sinhalese Sports Club squad that won the 2020–21 SLC Twenty20 Tournament, their first title since 2005.
  • Prabath won the Man of the Match award on his test debut after taking a five-wicket haul in both innings against Australia. His final bowling figures in the match were 12 wickets for 177 runs, the best bowling figures for a Sri Lanka player on debut and fourth best overall.

  • Despite missing the first test match against Australia, Prabath was the highest wicket-taker of the Sri Lanka vs Australia Test series 2022; he took 12 wickets in the series.
  • Prabath registered his second 10-wicket haul against Ireland in the home test series in April 2023; he took 7 wickets in the first innings and 3 wickets in the second innings.

    Prabath Jayasuriya celebrating with his teammates after taking a wicket against Ireland
    Prabath Jayasuriya celebrating with his teammates after taking a wicket against Ireland
  • In April 2023, Prabath became the fastest spinner to take 50 Test wickets in just seven matches.

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