T20 Spring Challenge, 2025
Maheesh Theekshana
Born
Aug 01, 2000 (25 years)
Birth Place
Colombo
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right-Hand-Bat
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Bowl
Maheesh Theekshana Statistics
Batting Stats
195
Matches
69
Innings
224
Runs
15
Highest Score
31
Not Out
71.57
Strike Rate
0
50's
0
100's
-
200's
5.89
Average
313
Balls
-
300's
15
4's
5
6's
14
Ducks
Bowling Stats
195
Matches
195
Innings
203
Wickets
4430
Balls
5130
Runs
0
Overs
6.94
Economy
-
Maidens
4/15
BBI
4
4W
0
5W
0
10W
-
Hattricks
25.27
Average
21.8
Strike Rate
Career Debut Information
Test vs Australia at Galle International Stadium, Jul 08, 2022
ODIvs South Africa at R.Premadasa Stadium, Sep 07, 2021
T20 vs South Africa at R.Premadasa Stadium, Sep 10, 2021
Teams played for
Sri Lanka, Colts Cricket Club, Sri Lanka Army Sports Club, Galle District, Jaffna Stallions, SLC Blues, Jaffna Kings, Chennai Super Kings, SLC Reds, Joburg Super Kings, Sharjah Warriors, Galle Marvels, Barbados Royals, Rajasthan Royals
About Player
Someone who can rattle opposition batters with his mystery spin, Maheesh Theekshana has been a great find for Sri Lanka. He made his ODI debut against South Africa in 2021 and picked 4 wickets in the match. It was a fantastic ODI debut for the mystery spinner as Sri Lanka won by 78 runs. In the Qualifiers for World Cup 2023, Theekshana played a crucial role as the spinner claimed 21 wickets and he was one of the reasons for Sri Lanka's success in the tournament. Apart from ODIs, Theekshana also has an impressive record in the T20 format. He bowls in the powerplay and often has the ability to bowl crucial spells. If Sri Lanka are to challenge teams and come out on top in World Cup 2023, Theekshana needs to play a pivotal role in doing so. He has the experience of playing in Indian conditions being a part of Chennai Super Kings, hence it will be interesting to see his performance in the tournament..
FAQs
What is the bowling style of Maheesh Theekshana?
How many matches has Maheesh Theekshana played in international cricket?
Maheesh Theekshana has played a total of 249 matches in international cricket.
- Test Cricket: 2 matches
- ODI Cricket: 52 matches
- T20 Cricket: 195 matches
When did Maheesh Theekshana make his debut?
Maheesh Theekshana debuted in international cricket on the following dates:
- Test Debut: vs Australia at Galle International Stadium, Jul 08, 2022,
- ODI Debut: vs South Africa at R.Premadasa Stadium, Sep 07, 2021
- T20 Debut: vs South Africa at R.Premadasa Stadium, Sep 10, 2021
How many wickets will Maheesh Theekshana take in international cricket?
Maheesh Theekshana has taken a total of 284 wickets in international cricket.
- Test Cricket: 5 wickets
- ODI Cricket: 76 wickets
- T20 Cricket: 203 wickets
How many hat-tricks has Maheesh Theekshana take in international cricket?
Maheesh Theekshana has taken a total of NaN hat-tricks in international cricket.
- Test Cricket: NaN hat-tricks
- ODI Cricket: NaN hat-tricks
- T20 Cricket: NaN hat-tricks
How many five-wicket hauls does Maheesh Theekshana have?
Maheesh Theekshana has a total of 0 five-wicket hauls in international cricket.
- Test Cricket: 0 five-wicket hauls
- ODI Cricket: 0 five-wicket hauls
- T20 Cricket: 0 five-wicket hauls
What is Maheesh Theekshana's best bowling figure in an innings?
Maheesh Theekshana's best bowling figures in an innings are:.
- Test Cricket: 2
- ODI Cricket: 4
- T20 Cricket: 4
What is Maheesh Theekshana's economy rate in international cricket?
Maheesh Theekshana's economy rates in international cricket are:.
- Test Cricket: 3
- ODI Cricket: 4
- T20 Cricket: 6
