Maheesh Theekshana

Maheesh Theekshana
Personal information
Full name
Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Born (2000-08-01) 1 August 2000 (age 24)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off-break
RoleBowler
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 161)8 July 2022 v Australia
Last Test16 July 2022 v Pakistan
ODI debut (cap 202)7 September 2021 v South Africa
Last ODI11 February 2024 v Afghanistan
T20I debut (cap 90)10 September 2021 v South Africa
Last T20I17 October 2024 v West Indies
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2020 -2023Jaffna Kings
2022 - presentChennai Super Kings
2024Sharjah Warriors
2022Trinbago Knight Riders
2023 - presentBarbados Royals
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI T20I FC
Matches 2 40 55 3
Runs scored 59 248 51 72
Batting average 19.66 17.71 3.64 14.40
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score 38 38* 11* 24
Balls bowled 365 1,987 1,233 414
Wickets 5 55 54 8
Bowling average 37.60 28.01 25.74 29.25
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0 1
10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0
Best bowling 2/28 4/25 3/17 5/76
Catches/stumpings 1/– 7/– 14/0 1/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 17 October 2024
Medal record
Representing  Sri Lanka
Men's Cricket
Asia Cup
Winner 2022 UAE
Runner-up 2023 Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana (born 1 August 2000), better known as Maheesh Theekshana, is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who plays all three formats of the game for Sri Lanka national cricket team. He made his international debut for Sri Lanka in September 2021. Regarded as one of the best T20 bowlers in the world, his bowling action resembles that of former Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis, who coincidentally happened to be his mentor with the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club, whom he has represented in the Sri Lankan domestic game.[1]

He is known for bowling spin at high speeds that exceed 100 km/h and for bowling Yorkers by a spinner, which make it harder for batsmen to face. He also shows his capability as a lower-order batsman. He currently plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League in club cricket, winning the championship as a key player in 2023.

  1. ^ "Dasun Shanaka: Maheesh Theekshana won't be easy to read for any team". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 August 2022.