Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana is a young Sri Lankan cricketer who has garnered attention for his unique bowling style and potential. Often compared to legendary cricketer Lasith Malinga, Pathirana's skill set includes the ability to bowl yorkers and slower balls effectively. His performances in domestic leagues and for the national team have marked him as a promising talent in Sri Lankan cricket.
Born on Nov 18, 1998 (27 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 2 | 7.00 | 0.27% | +10% | 21,413,249 | 63,319 | $84,000 | 248$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 731 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,741 | $2,700,000 | 1,342$ |
| Totals | 4 | 90,085,812 | 97,791 | $2,790,000 | 1,596$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Matheesha Pathirana is included in the Sri Lanka T20 squad.
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Guyana:
Matheesha Pathirana had his stumps rearranged by Sam Curran.
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United Kingdom:
Matheesha Pathirana was one of the lower-order batters dismissed by Sam Curran.
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Sri Lanka:
Matheesha Pathirana is a player in the Sri Lankan T20 cricket team.
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Guyana:
Matheesha Pathirana was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 18 crore, making him the second-most expensive player at the IPL 2026 auction.
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India:
Matheesha Pathirana was released by CSK, freeing up funds for the auction.
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India:
KKR also landed Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore during the auction.
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India:
Matheesha Pathirana was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 18 crore in the IPL auction.
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India:
Matheesha Pathirana became the costliest Sri Lankan player ever sold at an IPL auction after being signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 18 crore.
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India:
Matheesha Pathirana emerged as the costliest Sri Lankan ever sold at an IPL auction.
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