Wanindu Hasaranga Cricket Career Explained
Wanindu Hasaranga — Sri Lanka's world-class leg-spin allrounder, T20 World Cup 2022 leading wicket-taker, and one of the most dangerous wrist spinners in T20 cricket — career explained.
Wanindu Hasaranga is Sri Lanka's most important T20 cricketer — a right-arm leg-spin allrounder who is the most dangerous wrist spinner in T20 cricket. Born on 28 August 1997, he can bowl leg-breaks, googlies, and top-spinners with excellent control and also bats usefully in the middle order.
T20 World Cup 2022 — Leading Wicket-Taker
Hasaranga was the leading wicket-taker at the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, taking 15 wickets in the tournament. His ability to take wickets in the middle overs — when batters are trying to push the run rate — made him Sri Lanka's most important weapon. He was the tournament's standout bowler even though Sri Lanka did not win the title.
Leg-Spin Variations
Hasaranga's stock ball is a well-flighted leg-break that turns from leg to off. His googly — the ball that goes the other way — is one of the most deceptive in T20 cricket because he disguises it so well. He also bowls a top-spinner that skids on straight, trapping batters LBW. His variations and control make him devastating in the powerplay and middle overs.
IPL — Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Hasaranga played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL through 2024, before moving to Rajasthan Royals from IPL 2025. In the IPL — where batters are world-class and pitches are flat — his ability to still take wickets mid-innings shows just how high his skill level is.
Frequently asked questions
What type of bowler is Wanindu Hasaranga?
Wanindu Hasaranga is a right-arm leg-spin (wrist spin) bowler. He bowls leg-breaks, googlies, and top-spinners with excellent control, making him one of the best T20 spinners in the world.
What did Hasaranga achieve at the T20 World Cup 2022?
Hasaranga was the leading wicket-taker at the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, taking 15 wickets in the tournament — the most of any bowler.
Which IPL team does Wanindu Hasaranga play for?
Wanindu Hasaranga played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) until 2024, then moved to Rajasthan Royals from IPL 2025. IPL rosters change annually — check the current season's squad.