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Dambulla based franchise cricket team of the Lanka Premier League
Cricket team
Dambulla Sixers, previously known as Dambulla Aura, Dambulla Giants, Dambulla Viiking, and Dambulla Thunders is a franchise Twenty20 cricket team based in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, that competes in the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
In June 2021, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) terminated the franchise ahead of the 2021 Lanka Premier League, due to financial issues.[1][2] In September 2021, the team changed their name to Dambulla Giants after changing owners.[3] Then, prior to the 2022 season, Aura Lanka brought the franchise and changed its name to Dambulla Aura.[4]
Franchise history
2024 season
In 2024, the team was purchased by Imperial Sports Group, who renamed it Dambulla Thunders.[5] Tamim Rahman, a co-owner of Dambulla Thunders, a British national of Bangladeshi origin, was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport a day after the 2024 LPL player auction. The special investigating unit for preventing sports-related offences of the Ministry of Sports made the arrest.[6] Following the arrest, LPL terminated its contract with Dambulla Thunders with immediate effect.[7] The IPG Group, the organisers of LPL announced, the fifth edition of the league will continue as planned despite the events related to Dambulla Thunders. IPG further stated that the Dambulla franchise will participate in the league under new ownership.[8] Incidentally, Viranjith Thambugala, chairman of Aura Lanka, the previous owner of Dambulla franchise, was arrested by Sri Lanka Police over allegations of financial fraud on the same day.[9] At last, Dambulla franchise was bought by a Los Angeles based engineering consultant firm called Sequoia Consultants.[10]
To promote breast cancer awareness and encourage self-examination, Dambulla Sixers played their match against Galle Marvels on July 14 wearing pink jerseys with a pink ribbon. Inspired by successful campaigns in other cricket-playing nations, the initiative aims to significantly impact cancer awareness in Sri Lanka.[11] Galle Marvels also wore a special jersey that mixed pink with their usual neon green to support their program.[12]
Current squad
- Sources:
- Players with international caps are listed in bold.
| No. |
Name |
|
Date of birth |
Batting style |
Bowling style |
Year signed |
Salary
(US$) |
Notes |
| Batters |
| 51 |
Sahibzada Farhan |
 |
(1996-03-06) 6 March 1996 (age 30) |
Right handed |
—N/a |
2026 |
80,000 |
|
| 17 |
Reeza Hendricks |
 |
(1989-08-14) 14 August 1989 (age 37) |
Right handed |
Right-arm off break |
2026 |
60,000 |
|
| 06 |
Pavan Rathnayake |
 |
(2002-08-24) 24 August 2002 (age 24) |
Right handed |
Right-arm off break |
2026 |
30,000 |
|
| 65 |
Marques Ackerman |
|
(1996-03-01) 1 March 1996 (age 30) |
Left handed |
Right-arm off break |
2026 |
20,000 |
|
| Wicket-keepers |
| 56 |
Dinesh Chandimal |
|
(1989-11-18) 18 November 1989 (age 36) |
Right handed |
—N/a |
2026 |
80,000 |
Captain |
| 48 |
Niroshan Dickwella |
|
(1993-06-23) 23 June 1993 (age 33) |
Left handed |
—N/a |
2026 |
30,000 |
|
| All-Rounders |
| 33 |
Gayana Weerasinghe |
|
(2004-12-16) 16 December 2004 (age 21) |
Right handed |
Right-arm medium fast |
2026 |
10,000 |
|
| 14 |
Gulbadin Naib |
 |
(1991-06-04) 4 June 1991 (age 35) |
Right-handed |
Right-arm medium fast |
2026 |
20,000 |
|
| 69 |
Dhananjaya Lakshan |
|
(1998-10-05) 5 October 1998 (age 27) |
Left handed |
Right-arm medium fast |
2026 |
20,000 |
|
| 25 |
Ramesh Mendis |
|
(1995-07-07) 7 July 1995 (age 31) |
Right handed |
Right-arm off break |
2026 |
20,000 |
|
| 2 |
Sonal Dinusha |
|
(2000-12-04) 4 December 2000 (age 25) |
Left handed |
Slow left arm Orthodox |
2026 |
20,000 |
|
| 24 |
Sikandar Raza |
 |
(1986-04-24) 24 April 1986 (age 40) |
Right handed |
Right-arm off break |
2026 |
50,000 |
Replacement for Fazalhaq Farooqi |
|
| 29 |
Sachitha Jayathilake |
|
(1997-02-24) 24 February 1997 (age 29) |
Right handed |
Right-arm leg break |
2026 |
20,000 |
|
| Spin bowlers |
| 15 |
Vishwa Kumara |
|
(2004-11-15) 15 November 2004 (age 21) |
Right handed |
Slow left arm Orthodox |
2026 |
10,000 |
|
| 4 |
Akila Dhananjaya |
|
(1993-10-04) 4 October 1993 (age 32) |
Right handed |
Right-arm off break |
2026 |
30,000 |
|
| 61 |
Maheesh Theekshana |
|
(2000-08-01) 1 August 2000 (age 26) |
Right handed |
Right-arm off break |
2026 |
50,000 |
|
| Pace bowlers |
| 5 |
Dushmantha Chameera |
|
(1992-01-11) 11 January 1992 (age 34) |
Right handed |
Right-arm fast |
2026 |
60,000 |
Vice Captain |
| 74 |
Mohammad Wasim |
|
(2001-08-25) 25 August 2001 (age 25) |
Right handed |
Right-arm [fast medium]] |
2026 |
30,000 |
|
| 37 |
Shadley van Schalkwyk |
 |
(1988-08-05) 5 August 1988 (age 38) |
Left handed |
Right-arm medium |
2026 |
15,000 |
|
Administration and support staff
Captains
As of 03 August 2026
Seasons
| Year |
League standing |
Final standing |
| 2020 |
2nd out of 5 |
Playoffs |
| 2021 |
4th out of 5 |
Playoffs |
| 2022 |
5th out of 5 |
League Stage |
| 2023 |
1st out of 5 |
Runners up |
| 2024 |
5th out of 5 |
League stage |
| 2026 |
5th out of 5 |
League stage |
Statistics
Most runs
- As of 03 August 2026
Highest individual score
- As of 4 August 2026
Most wickets
- As of 03 August 2026
Team identity
Logo
| Dambulla Sixers |
 |
2024 |
 |
since 2026 |
Anthem
| Year |
Anthem |
Artist(s) |
| 2021 |
|
Tony T, Rohitha Rajapaksa, Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Tehani Imara, Neo Navy |
| 2022 |
Uthura Dakuna Tharaga Dinana |
|
| 2024 |
Awula Awula Abhimane |
|
In the inaugural season, Life Bottled Water, Big Brother, Goa King's, Planet Hollywood and Viiking Ventures became as team sponsors[21] while Swarnavahini, Ran FM, E FM and Shree FM was the media partners. TigerExchange News became the team's main sponsor in the 2022 season.[22] In 2023 season, Babu88 Sports became as the principal sponsor of the Dambulla franchise.[23]
| Year |
Kit manufacturer |
Shirt sponsor (front) |
Shirt sponsor (back) |
Chest branding |
Sleeve branding |
| 2020 |
|
Planet Hollywood |
Goa King's |
Life Bottled Water |
Big Brother |
| 2021 |
Hamro PLC |
—N/a |
i-view London, NLB, Lahore Country Club |
| 2022 |
Tiger Exchange News |
Aura Lanka |
Tiger Exchange News, Aura Airlines |
| 2023 |
Babu88 Sports |
Kheloyar |
Aura Airlines |
Visit Sri Lanka |
| 2024 |
MostPlay.news |
Sequoia Consultants |
Harriet |
—N/a |
| 2026 |
Dafa News | JAT Paints | Bairaha Farms | Flemmings, Harriet |
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