Matheesha Pathirana is a specialist bowler from Sri Lanka playing for Kolkata Knight Riders. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 9.5 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Matheesha Pathirana has scored 9 runs across 24 matches at an average of 1.80 (SR 42.86). Best score: 6. With the ball: 32 T20I wickets at an average of 19.63 and economy of 8.39, with best figures of 4/40. In ODIs, Matheesha Pathirana has scored 11 runs across 12 matches at an average of 2.20 (SR 33.33). Best score: 5. With the ball: 17 ODI wickets at an average of 28.65 and economy of 7.40, with best figures of 4/32.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 24 | 9 | 1.80 | 42.86 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 19.63 | 8.39 |
| ODI | 12 | 11 | 2.20 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 28.65 | 7.40 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 1.80 | 42.86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 32 | 628 | 19.63 | 8.39 | 14.0 | 4/40 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Matheesha Pathirana is a overseas specialist bowler representing Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, priced at 9.5 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 1 match this IPL season, Matheesha Pathirana has scored 4 fantasy points: 4 a game, at 0.4 points per credit. The median specialist bowler in the pool returns 42 a game, so Matheesha Pathirana is 90% below the position across 293 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 1 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKR v GT16 May 2026 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Over the last 1 game, Matheesha Pathirana is averaging 4 fantasy points, against 4 for the season. Most recently: 4.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Matheesha Pathirana's last 1 fixture, 4% of CricketDream teams started Matheesha Pathirana and 0% handed over the captaincy, while Matheesha Pathirana averaged 4 fantasy points in those games.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
⚠️ 4 a game at 9.5 Cr, 0.4 points per credit. The median specialist bowler returns 42 a game. Behind the position at this price.
CREDIT VALUE
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which IPL team does Matheesha Pathirana play for in 2026?▾
Matheesha Pathirana is a bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders.
What are Matheesha Pathirana's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Matheesha Pathirana has 4 fantasy points from 1 match, an average of 4 per game, or 0.4 points per credit at 9.5 Cr.
Is Matheesha Pathirana a good captain pick?▾
Matheesha Pathirana averages 4 points a game, which is low for a captain. Most managers will find a higher-scoring option.
What are Matheesha Pathirana's international cricket career stats?▾
Matheesha Pathirana has international career data across T20I, ODI. Matheesha Pathirana's best batting format is ODI: 11 runs in 12 matches with a batting average of 2.20.
How many T20I runs has Matheesha Pathirana scored in international cricket?▾
Matheesha Pathirana has scored 9 runs in 24 T20I matches, averaging 1.80 at a strike rate of 42.86. Highest score: 6.
How many T20I wickets does Matheesha Pathirana have?▾
Matheesha Pathirana has taken 32 wickets in T20I cricket in 24 matches with a bowling average of 19.63 and an economy rate of 8.39. Best bowling: 4/40.
How many ODI runs has Matheesha Pathirana scored in international cricket?▾
Matheesha Pathirana has scored 11 runs in 12 ODI matches, averaging 2.20 at a strike rate of 33.33. Highest score: 5.
How many ODI wickets does Matheesha Pathirana have?▾
Matheesha Pathirana has taken 17 wickets in ODI cricket in 12 matches with a bowling average of 28.65 and an economy rate of 7.40. Best bowling: 4/32.
How does Matheesha Pathirana's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Matheesha Pathirana averages 4 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 2.20 in ODIs.
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