Pathum Nissanka and Chamari Athapaththu emerged as the biggest winners at the Sri Lanka Cricket Awards, taking home the prestigious Men’s and Women’s Cricketer of the Year honours.
The awards ceremony celebrated the outstanding performances of Sri Lankan cricketers in domestic, national, and international cricket during the 2025 season. The event was held on Thursday evening in the presence of Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage, Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee Chairman Eran Wickramaratne, and several distinguished guests.
A total of 42 players were recognised for their achievements across all formats of the game.
Major Men’s Award Winners
- Cricketer of the Year: Pathum Nissanka
- Best Test Batter: Pathum Nissanka
- Best Test Bowler: Prabath Jayasuriya
- Best Test All-Rounder: Dhananjaya de Silva
- Best ODI Batter: Charith Asalanka
- Best ODI Bowler: Asitha Fernando
- Best ODI All-Rounder: Wanindu Hasaranga
- Best T20I Batter: Pathum Nissanka
- Best T20I Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera
- Best T20I All-Rounder: Dasun Shanaka
- Emerging Men’s Cricketer: Kamindu Mendis
Major Women’s Award Winners
- Women’s Cricketer of the Year: Chamari Athapaththu
- Best Women’s ODI Batter: Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Best Women’s ODI Bowler: Chamari Athapaththu
- Best Women’s ODI All-Rounder: Chamari Athapaththu
- Best Women’s T20I Batter: Chamari Athapaththu
- Best Women’s T20I Bowler: Kavisha Dilhari
- Best Women’s T20I All-Rounder: Chamari Athapaththu
- Emerging Women’s Cricketer: Imesha Dulani
Athapaththu enjoyed a memorable evening, claiming five awards, underlining her dominance in women’s cricket during the 2025 season.
Meanwhile, Nissanka capped off a remarkable year by winning the coveted Men’s Cricketer of the Year award after another stellar campaign for Sri Lanka.
