Matheesha Pathirana is a well-known professional Sri Lankan cricketer who plays limited-overs cricket for the national team. He was also called Baby Malinga because he modeled his bowling action on the sling action of Lasith Malinga.
Before his Twenty20 debut, he was part of Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He also played in Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies in January 2022. He was also an important part of the Chennai Super Kings team that won the IPL trophy in 2023.
Matheesha Pathirana IPL 2024 Wicket
Thanks to Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana’s four wickets, Chennai Super Kings won by 20 runs over Mumbai Indians despite Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten century. His figures of 4 for 28 thwarted Mumbai’s target of 206/4 and restricted them to 186/6.
Mathisha Pathirana took the wicket of Ishan Kishan on the first ball of the eighth over. He was bowled a full ball on the middle stump as Ishan tried to flick the ball but he ended up hitting the ball airborne and straight to mid-wicket where Shardul Thakur took a sharp catch.
Matheesha Pathirana Porsonal Life
| Birth Name | Matheesha Pathirana |
| Nickname | Podi Mali |
| Age | 21 years old |
| Date Of birth | 18 December 2002 |
| Birthplace | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| IPL 2024 Salary | 20 lakh |
| Sister’s | 2 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Last Match Wicket | 4 |
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Pathirana IPL 2024 Salary, Price
Mathisha is currently playing for the Chennai Super Kings team in IPL 2024, he was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for 20 lakh.
Nationality, Religion
Pathirana’s nationality background is Sri Lankan and he believes in Buddhism religion.
Matheesha Pathirana Net Worth
Mathisha is a Sri Lankan cricketer by profesion, so his net worth is approx $500,000.
Family: Father Name, Mother Name
Pathirana is the son of his father Anura Pathirana; his mother’s name is not yet mentioned. His father is a businessman by profesion. He has two sisters, Vishuka Pathirana (elder) and Tharindi Pathirana (elder).
Age, Date of Birth, Birthplace
Mathisha was born to his parents on 18 December 2002, in Kandy, Sri Lanka. He is 21 years old as of 2024 and his nickname is Podi Mali. He celebrates his birthday every year on 18 December and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He has studied at Trinity College.
Playing Career
Batter:- Right-handed
Bowler:- Right-arm fast
Role:- Bowler
Bowling Style:- Right-arm fast
Bowling Speed:- 175 km/hr (108 mph)
Education:- Trinity College
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