Full name Modara Meehelage Don Nimesh Randika Gayan Perera
Born September 5, 1977, Moratuwa
Current age 41 years 45 days
Major teams Basnahira South, Chilaw Marians Cricket Club, Colombo Cricket Club, Sebastianites Cricket and Athletic Club
Playing role Allrounder
Batting style Left-hand bat
Bowling style Legbreak
Height 5 ft 9 in
Education St. Sebastians College, Moratuwa
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 146 | 228 | 21 | 5769 | 152 | 27.86 | 8 | 29 | 110 | 0 | ||||
| List A | 90 | 86 | 16 | 1716 | 90* | 24.51 | 0 | 7 | 38 | 0 | ||||
T20s 
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21 | 18 | 2 | 270 | 50 | 16.87 | 211 | 127.96 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 146 | 11343 | 7309 | 270 | 8/24 | 27.07 | 3.86 | 42.0 | 12 | 2 | |||
| List A | 90 | 1256 | 1057 | 34 | 4/28 | 4/28 | 31.08 | 5.04 | 36.9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
|
T20s
|
21 | 3 | 33 | 53 | 4 | 3/21 | 3/21 | 13.25 | 9.63 | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First-class debut | 1995/96 |
| Last First-class | Colombo Cricket Club v Sri Lanka Ports Authority Cricket Club at Colombo (CCC), Mar 30-Apr 1, 2013 scorecard |
| List A debut | 1995/96 |
| Last List A | Colts Cricket Club v Colombo Cricket Club at Colombo (Colts), Dec 23, 2012 scorecard |
| T20s debut | Chilaw Marians Cricket Club v Galle Cricket Club at Colombo (Police), Aug 17, 2004 scorecard |
| Last T20s | Basnahira South v Wayamba at Colombo (Colts), Apr 23, 2008 scorecard |
| Bat & Bowl | Team | Opposition | Ground | Match Date | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61, 2/29, 78 | Col CC | v SLPACC | Colombo (CCC) | 30 Mar 2013 | FC |
| 1, 4 | Col CC | v Sinhalese | Colombo (CCC) | 8 Mar 2013 | FC |
| 18, 0/14, 11 | Col CC | v Nondescripts | Colombo (CCC) | 1 Mar 2013 | FC |
| 8, 3/36, 3, 0/11 | Col CC | v Chilaw | Colombo (CCC) | 23 Feb 2013 | FC |
| 6, 0/11 | Col CC | v Kurunegala Y | Kurunegala | 15 Feb 2013 | FC |
| 40, 22 | Col CC | v Tamil Union | Colombo (CCC) | 8 Feb 2013 | FC |
| 0/17, 34, 1* | Col CC | v SL Navy | Welisara | 1 Feb 2013 | FC |
| 14 | Col CC | v Colts | Colombo (Colts) | 23 Dec 2012 | LA |
| 33 | Col CC | v Kurunegala Y | Kurunegala | 15 Dec 2012 | LA |
| 13, 0/13 | Col CC | v Panadura | Colombo (PSS) | 13 Dec 2012 | LA |
Another player to gain recognition for his performances on the A team tour of England in 1999. An aggressive and adventurous left handed batsman in the middle/lower order and capable leg spin bowler. Nimesh Perera started the A team tour in a blaze scoring a blistering 110 unbeaten, and then capturing 4/25 as Sri Lanka A defeated an ECB XI. Whilst his performances against first class outfits were not as outstanding he impressed sufficiently to earn a place in the Aiwa Cup squad though Upal Chandana's form ensured he did not play a single match. His performances in the following tour matches against the Australians were a let-down culminating in Perera being excluded from the pool of players for the upcoming Sharjah tournament. Still only 22, one feels Perera will have to develop his bowling to push for further selection as Upal Chandana's impressive displays see him well ahead in the current pecking order.
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Nimesh Perera
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Nimesh Perera - Portrait
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Nimesh Perera bowls for Sebastianites
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