Over 62 deliveries — a reasonable sample that reveals clear patterns across TEST and IPL cricket, the battle between Tillakaratne Dilshan and Shane Warne has been remarkably even — 58 runs scored, 3 dismissals, and an average of 19.33 that tells the story of a genuine contest.
Tillakaratne Dilshan's most productive format against Shane Warne is TEST, where the batter has averaged 37.00 from 41 balls at a strike rate of 90.24. In contrast, IPL has proved far tougher, where Shane Warne has restricted Tillakaratne Dilshan to an average of 10.50 — a difference of 27 runs per dismissal between the two formats, highlighting how pitch type and match context shape this rivalry.
Shane Warne has dismissed Tillakaratne Dilshan 3 times across 62 deliveries — one wicket every 21 balls on average. Those wickets have kept this contest finely balanced — Tillakaratne Dilshan has scored enough to stay competitive, but Shane Warne has always had the last word often enough to matter.
A 56.5% dot ball rate captures the balance of this rivalry perfectly — Shane Warne has tied Tillakaratne Dilshan down in spells, but the batter has always found a way to respond. Across the matchup, Tillakaratne Dilshan has hit 7 fours and 1 six, with boundaries contributing 59% of total runs — a balanced mix of power hitting and sensible running.
Although the sample is moderate at 62 balls, the patterns here are worth noting. As the two meet more often, this rivalry is one to follow closely for cricket fans.
Tillakaratne Dilshan has scored 58 runs off 62 balls against Shane Warne across TEST and IPL cricket, averaging 19.33 per dismissal with a strike rate of 93.55.
Shane Warne has dismissed Tillakaratne Dilshan 3 times across 62 deliveries in TEST and IPL cricket — one wicket every 21 balls on average.
This is an evenly matched rivalry. Tillakaratne Dilshan has scored 58 runs and averages 19.33, while Shane Warne has taken 3 wickets across 62 deliveries. Neither player holds a definitive edge.
Tillakaratne Dilshan has performed best against Shane Warne in TEST cricket, averaging 37.00 from 41 balls with a strike rate of 90.24. IPL has been the tougher format in this matchup.
Tillakaratne Dilshan has scored at a strike rate of 93.55 against Shane Warne across TEST and IPL cricket — indicating a balanced approach in this matchup. From 62 deliveries faced, the batter has hit 7 fours and 1 six.
Shane Warne has delivered 56.5% dot balls against Tillakaratne Dilshan across 62 deliveries — indicating reasonable control. Despite this, Tillakaratne Dilshan has still managed 8 boundaries in the matchup.
Tillakaratne Dilshan has hit 7 fours and 1 six off Shane Warne's bowling across TEST and IPL cricket. Boundaries account for 59% of all runs scored in this matchup — showing the batter prefers to score in boundaries rather than rotate the strike.
This head-to-head record between Tillakaratne Dilshan and Shane Warne covers TEST and IPL cricket, totalling 62 balls faced. Stats are available for each format individually in the Format Breakdown tab above.