Injury Replacement for SRH: On April 14, 2026, SRH officially signed Madushanka for ₹75 lakh as a replacement for England’s Brydon Carse, who was ruled out of the season due to a hand injury.
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IPL Debut against Delhi Capitals: Madushanka made his long-awaited IPL debut on April 21, 2026, against the Delhi Capitals. He made an immediate impact by claiming his maiden IPL wicket, dismissing opener Pathum Nissanka early in the chase.
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Recent Match Performance: In the match against DC, he finished with figures of 1/36 in 4 overs (economy 9.00), helping SRH secure a 47-run victory.
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Current Form: Before joining the IPL, he was active in domestic cricket for Sri Lanka A against New Zealand A earlier this month. He also had a notable T20 World Cup in February 2026, where he picked up 3 wickets against Pakistan.
Player Profile & Stats
| Category | Detail |
| IPL Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad (joined April 2026) |
| Role | Left-arm fast-medium bowler |
| Price | ₹75 Lakh |
| Debut Wicket | Pathum Nissanka (DC) |
| Intl. Wickets | 70 across all formats for Sri Lanka |
Madushanka’s arrival has provided SRH with a much-needed left-arm variety in their bowling attack, especially as captain Pat Cummins has been managing his recovery.
