Heshan Hettiarachchi

Heshan Hettiarchchi is a genuine seam-bowling all-rounder currently playing for the powerhouse Chilaw Marians Cricket Club in Sri Lanka’s top domestic competitions.

A former stalwart of the Army Sports Club, Hettiarchchi made his List A debut in 2019 and quickly became an integral figure in one of the country's most consistent domestic sides. During his time with the Army, he helped secure a string of impressive finishes — including a Premier League (Tier A) Super Eights berth (2019/20), a T20 Final (2020/21), and three consecutive Limited Overs Semi-Finals.

Hettiarchchi burst onto the scene in 2019/20, finishing as the third-leading wicket-taker in the Limited Overs Tournament (13 wickets at 16.53) for Colombo CC. He followed this up with a strong 2020/21 red-ball season (164 runs at 23.42 and 12 wickets) and 10 T20 wickets at 14.30. His consistent domestic performances earned him selection for Galle District in the prestigious National Super League.

With the ball, he’s a brisk and skilful operator, while with the bat, he’s a powerful presence in the lower-middle order — traits that made him a standout in Sri Lanka’s U19 Division 1 Two-Day Tournament, where he took 84 wickets at 18.61 and scored 1,033 runs at 25.20, including two centuries.

Hettiarchchi carried that form into his first UK stint in 2025, signing with Potterne in the Wiltshire League. He made an immediate impact, emerging as one of the most dominant overseas pros in the country. By August 8, he had piled up 603 runs at 43.07 and taken a phenomenal 46 wickets at just 9.15. Unsurprisingly, Potterne were quick to re-sign their Sri Lankan star for a second season in 2026.

With proven performances in both Sri Lanka and the UK, Hettiarchchi is a rising all-round force — one to watch closely in the coming seasons.