Ravindu Rasantha (born 8 April 2001) is a Sri Lankan cricketer.[1][2] In January 2020, Rasantha was named in Sri Lanka's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[3][4] On 27 January 2020, in Sri Lanka's plate quarter-final against Nigeria, Rasantha scored 102 not out.[5] Following the conclusion of the tournament, Rasantha was named in the U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament,[6] the only Sri Lankan cricketer to be named in the team.[7]

Ravindu Rasantha
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Born (2001-04-08) 8 April 2001 (age 23)
Source: Cricinfo, 17 June 2021

Rasantha made his List A debut on 24 March 2021, for Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club in the 2020–21 Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament.[8] He made his Twenty20 debut on 23 May 2022, for Colts Cricket Club in the Major Clubs T20 Tournament.[9]

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  1. ^ "Ravindu Rasantha". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Cricket's Next Generation: Wanindu Hasaranga and Sri Lanka's other most promising starlets". Sport360. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Sri Lanka squad for the ICC U19 World Cup 2020 announced". The Papare. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Rising star Ravindu Rasantha aims to emulate his idol Mahela". Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Ravindu Rasantha century, Dilshan Madushanka five-for in Sri Lanka's victory over Nigeria; England thump Japan". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  6. ^ "Ravindu Rasantha named in U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament". The Papare. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Ravindu Rasantha makes it to Team of the Tournament". Daily News. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Group C, Colombo (PSS), Mar 24 2021, Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  9. ^ "Group C, Maggona, May 23, 2022, Major Clubs T20 Tournament". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 May 2022.

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