sport.wikisort.org - AthleteMatheesha Pathirana (born 18 December 2002) is a Sri Lankan cricketer.[1] He has been referred to as Baby Malinga, as he has modelled his bowling action after Lasith Malinga.[2][3] In August 2021, he was named in the SLC Greys' squad for the 2021 SLC Invitational T20 League.[4] He made his Twenty20 debut on 22 August 2021, for SLC Greys in the 2021 SLC Invitational T20 League.[5] Prior to his Twenty20 debut, he was part of Sri Lanka's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[6] In January 2022, he was named in Sri Lanka's team for the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies.[7]
Sri Lankan cricketer
Matheesha Pathirana|
Born | (2002-12-18) 18 December 2002 (age 19) Kandy, Sri Lanka |
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Batting | Right-handed |
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Bowling | Right-arm fast |
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Role | Bowler |
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National side | |
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Only T20I (cap 96) | 27 August 2022 v Afghanistan |
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Years | Team |
2022 | Chennai Super Kings |
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2022 | Nondescripts |
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Competition |
LA |
T20 |
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Matches |
1 |
9 |
Runs scored |
0 |
4 |
Batting average |
– |
4.00 |
100s/50s |
0/0 |
0/0 |
Top score |
0* |
4 |
Balls bowled |
30 |
155 |
Wickets |
0 |
7 |
Bowling average |
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26.57 |
5 wickets in innings |
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0 |
10 wickets in match |
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0 |
Best bowling |
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2/16 |
Catches/stumpings |
0/– |
3/– | |
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Franchise cricket
In April 2022, he was signed by the Chennai Super Kings, as a replacement for Adam Milne for the 2022 Indian Premier League.[8] He made his debut against the Gujarat Titans.[9][10] In the very first ball, he took the wicket of Shubman Gill, becoming the first Sri Lankan and ninth overall to achieve the feat in IPL.[11][12][13] In July 2022, he was signed by the Kandy Falcons for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League.[14]
International career
In May 2022, he was named in Sri Lanka's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against Australia.[15] However, he did not play the series where later ruled out due to an injury.[16][17] In August 2022, he was named in Sri Lanka's T20I squad for the 2022 Asia Cup.[18] He made his T20I debut on 27 August 2022, against Afghanistan.[19]
References
- "Matheesha Pathirana". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- "WATCH:'Baby Malinga' Matheesha Pathirana breaks camera lens with explosive bouncer during CSK net session". TimesNow. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- "'Big shoes to fill': Next Malinga lights up IPL - and teenage star could take on Aussies next month". Fox Sports. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- "Sri Lanka Cricket announce Invitational T20 squads and schedule". The Papare. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- "11th Match, Pallekele, Aug 22 2021, SLC Invitational T20 League". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- "Sri Lanka squad for the ICC U19 World Cup 2020 announced". The Papare. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- "Sri Lanka U19 Team to the World Cup". Cricket Sri Lanka. 2 January 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- "CSK sign up Matheesha Pathirana as replacement for Adam Milne". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- "'Next Malinga' in IPL 2022: Know About Matheesha Pathirana Who Dismissed Gill, Pandya on IPL Debut - WATCH". www.news18.com. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- "Shami and Saha lead the way as Titans ensure top-two finish". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- "MS Dhoni: Matheesha Pathirana 'is an excellent death bowler'". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- Gautam, Sonanchal (15 May 2022). "CSK vs GT: Watch – Matheesha Pathirana Bags His Maiden IPL Wicket On 1st Ball By Dismissing Shubman Gill". Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- "'We have got a junior Malinga': CSK debutant breaks the internet after picking maiden IPL wicket with slingy action". Hindustan Times. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- "LPL 2022 draft: Kandy Falcons sign Hasaranga; Rajapaksa to turn out for Dambulla Giants". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- "Sri Lanka call up Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwanidu Fernando for T20I series against Australia". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- M, Suryesh. "Sri Lanka's Kasun Rajitha and Matheesha Pathirana ruled out of 3rd T20I vs Australia; replacements named". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- "Injury rules Kasun Rajitha and Matheesha Pathirana out of final T20I vs Australia". Island Cricket. 11 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- "Sri Lanka squad for Asia Cup 2022". Sri Lanka Cricket. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- "Group B (N), Dubai (DSC), August 27, 2022, Asia Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
External links
Sri Lanka squad – 2022 Asia Cup – Champions (6th title) |
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Chennai Super Kings – current squad |
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Kandy Falcons – current squad |
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