Udayawansa Parakrama

Udayawansha Parakrama is a gifted left-handed opener and part-time wicketkeeper currently turning out for Ace Capital Cricket Club, following earlier stints with Sri Lanka Air Force and Kandy Customs. Backed by legendary spinner Gayan Sirisoma, Parakrama has clocked over 100 domestic appearances since debuting in 2016.

He enjoyed a breakout season in 2022/23, piling up 646 runs at 32.30 with two centuries and two fifties — taking his overall first-class tally to 1,993 runs at 24.91, including five hundreds. After a quiet spell, he bounced back in 2024/25 with another solid return: 348 runs at 31.63.

A sharp gloveman when required, he’s also racked up over 150 dismissals — with nearly a third coming via stumpings.

Parakrama has also made his presence felt in the UK. Over the past two seasons with Attenborough in the Nottinghamshire Premier League, he’s been a run-scoring force — 1,546 runs at 41.78 (as of 4 August 2025) with four centuries and 16 wickets at 12.69 when not behind the stumps.

Classy, consistent, and versatile, the Sri Lankan standout is eyeing a third UK stint in 2026.