Matheesha Pathirana IPL 2025 Stats, Age, Record, Wickets, Price, Salary, & Team 2025
Matheesha Pathirana is a Sri Lankan cricketer who plays for the Chennai team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Born on December 18, 2002, he is 22 years old as of 2024.
Nicknamed “Baby Malinga” for his bowling style similar to the legendary Lasith Malinga, Pathirana made his IPL debut in 2022. He played a key role in Chennai Super Kings’ win in the IPL 2023, taking 19 wickets and becoming the youngest foreign player to lift the IPL trophy.
So far, he has played 20 IPL matches and taken 34 wickets with an average of 17.41. He gives away about 7.88 runs per over, with his best bowling figure being 4/28. In the IPL Auction 2024, the Chennai team retained him for ₹13 Cr.
Matheesha Pathirana IPL Career
Matheesha Pathirana, a right-arm fast bowler, plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He made his IPL debut with the Chennai Super Kings in 2022. So far in his IPL career, he has played 20 matches and taken 34 wickets, with an average of 17.41. Matheesha Pathirana best bowling figure in IPL is 4/28.
Matheesha Pathirana IPL Stats 2025
| Team | Chennai Super Kings |
| IPL Debut | 2022 |
| Matches | 20 |
| Wickets | 34 |
| IPL Price | INR 13 Crores |
| Role | Right-arm fast |
| Age | 18 December 2002 (age 22) |
Matheesha Pathirana IPL 2025 Wickets
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Matheesha Pathirana IPL Wickets 2024
In the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), Matheesha Pathirana played for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and took 13 wickets in six matches. He had an impressive economy rate of 7.68. Unfortunately, his season ended early due to a hamstring injury, and he returned to Sri Lanka for recovery.
Matheesha Pathirana IPL 2024 Stats
| IPL Season | Mat | Ov | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Eco | Bst | 4w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 22 | 169 | 13 | 13.00 | 7.68 | 4/28 | 1 |
Matheesha Pathirana IPL Debut
Matheesha Pathirana started his IPL journey in 2022 with the Chennai Super Kings. He played his first match against the Rajasthan Royals. The Chennai Super Kings bought him in the IPL 2022 auction for INR 20 lakh.
Matheesha Pathirana’s IPL Best Bowling
Matheesha Pathirana’s best bowling performance in the IPL was during the 2024 season. He took 4 wickets for 28 runs against the Mumbai Indians on April 14, 2024. This excellent spell helped him achieve a total of 13 wickets in six matches that season, with an economy rate of 7.68.
Matheesha Pathirana IPL 2025 Price & Salary
Chennai Super Kings have retained Matheesha Pathirana for IPL 2025 at a price of INR 13.00 Crores. Throughout his IPL career, Matheesha has played for CSK team.
Matheesha Pathirana IPL Auction Price & History 2025
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.00 Lac | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2024 | 20.00 Lac | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2025 | 13.00 Crores | Chennai Super Kings |
Matheesha Pathirana IPL 2025 Team
Matheesha Pathirana is playing for Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 IPL season. The team retained him for INR 13.00 Crore, keep their star bowler Matheesha Pathirana in the team.
Matheesha Pathirana IPL Team 2025
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2024 | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2025 | Chennai Super Kings |
Matheesha Pathirana IPL 2025 Stats: Bowling
| IPL Season | Mat | Ov | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Eco | Bst | 4w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 22 | 169 | 13 | 13.00 | 7.68 | 4/28 | 1 |
| 2023 | 12 | 46.2 | 371 | 19 | 19.53 | 8.01 | 3/15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6.5 | 52 | 2 | 26.00 | 7.61 | 2/24 | 0 |
FAQ’s
How many wickets did Matheesha Pathirana took in IPL Career?
Matheesha Pathirana has taken a total of 34 wickets in the IPL.
What is the Matheesha Pathirana Price in IPL 2025?
Chennai Super Kings retained Matheesha Pathirana for IPL 2025, signing him for INR 13.00 crores.
