| Name | Methushan Thilina |
| Date of Birth | 15-02-2000 |
| Age | 24 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Player Status | Placed (Hanging Heaton CC - Bradford Premier League) |
| Playing Role | Bowling All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Bowling Style | SLA Orthodox Spin |
| Batting Style | LH Middle Order Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
| Major Teams | Kandy Customs Cricket Club, Ace Capital Cricket Club U23s |
| Coaching Qualifications | ECB Core Coach |
| Local Accommodation | Bundoora, Melbourne (VIC) |
Methushan Thilina is a standout left-arm spinner making waves in Sri Lanka's domestic cricket. Representing Kandy Customs, he has delivered exceptional performances across formats. In the 2022 SLC Major Clubs T20 Tournament, he was the leading wicket-taker, claiming 17 scalps at an extraordinary average of 8.47. He followed this with 19 wickets at 21.10 in the Limited Overs Tournament.
A handy lower-middle-order batter, Thilina has enjoyed significant domestic success, including a first-class tally of 26 wickets at 28.73, with career-best figures of 5-80 against Galle Cricket Club. A former schoolboy and age-group cricket star for teams such as Senanayake College, Nugegoda U23s, and Ace Capital U23s, Thilina has transitioned seamlessly into senior-level cricket.
He further enhanced his reputation during his maiden UK stint in 2023, playing for Cawthorne in the Cricket Yorkshire Southern Premier League. His remarkable haul of 80 wickets at 10.80 and 344 runs at 24.57 helped secure the club’s promotion. In 2024, he continued to shine, claiming 50 wickets at 19.66 for Driffield Town in the Yorkshire Premier League North.
Thilina is a highly skilled spinner, a capable lower-order batter, and a respected team player who is eager to return to the UK for the 2025 season.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driffield Town (2024) | 259 | 16.19 | 50 | 19.66 |
| Cawthorne (2023) | 344 | 24.57 | 80 | 10.80 |
| Name | Methushan Thilina |
| Date of Birth | 15-02-2000 |
| Age | 24 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Player Status | Placed |
| Playing Role | Bowling All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Player Status | Placed (Hanging Heaton CC - Bradford Premier League) |
| Bowling Style | SLA Orthodox Spin |
| Batting Style | LH Middle Order Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
| Major Teams | Kandy Customs Cricket Club, Ace Capital Cricket Club U23s |
| Coaching Qualifications | ECB Core Coach |
| Local Accommodation | Bundoora, Melbourne (VIC) |
Methushan Thilina is a standout left-arm spinner making waves in Sri Lanka's domestic cricket. Representing Kandy Customs, he has delivered exceptional performances across formats. In the 2022 SLC Major Clubs T20 Tournament, he was the leading wicket-taker, claiming 17 scalps at an extraordinary average of 8.47. He followed this with 19 wickets at 21.10 in the Limited Overs Tournament.
A handy lower-middle-order batter, Thilina has enjoyed significant domestic success, including a first-class tally of 26 wickets at 28.73, with career-best figures of 5-80 against Galle Cricket Club. A former schoolboy and age-group cricket star for teams such as Senanayake College, Nugegoda U23s, and Ace Capital U23s, Thilina has transitioned seamlessly into senior-level cricket.
He further enhanced his reputation during his maiden UK stint in 2023, playing for Cawthorne in the Cricket Yorkshire Southern Premier League. His remarkable haul of 80 wickets at 10.80 and 344 runs at 24.57 helped secure the club’s promotion. In 2024, he continued to shine, claiming 50 wickets at 19.66 for Driffield Town in the Yorkshire Premier League North.
Thilina is a highly skilled spinner, a capable lower-order batter, and a respected team player who is eager to return to the UK for the 2025 season.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driffield Town (2024) | 259 | 16.19 | 50 | 19.66 |
| Cawthorne (2023) | 344 | 24.57 | 80 | 10.80 |
