Lanka Premiere League history was rewritten at Colombo today’s auction! CSK’s Pathirana Breaks Bank as Colombo Strikers secured the services of rising Chennai Super Kings fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana for a record-breaking USD 120,000.
Pathirana, known for his bowling style reminiscent of the legendary Lasith Malinga, has been turning heads with his impressive performances in the IPL. Getting Sold at such a high substantial prize money holds great value and also indicates how much teams believe in the young paceman’s talent, making him a sought-after player in the T20 cricket scene.
Matheesha Pathirana LPL 2024 Auction
Matheesha Pathirana became the highest bid-clinching player ever to be sold in the LPL Auction History. The speedy Sri Lankan started at $50,000, and teams went wild bidding for him. Dambulla Thunder started at $70,000, but Galle Marvels quickly raised it to a record $100,000. Galle really wanted him and went up to $120,000 to beat Colombo Strikers, who could match the bid.
Matheesha Pathirana has been acquired by Colombo Strikers.#LPLAuction #LPL2024 #LPLT20 #LankaPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/tUYaKFwKR2
— LPL – Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20) May 21, 2024
But all the efforts were in vain as the Colombo Strikers exercised their right to match, securing Pathirana for a staggering sum – nearly five times his IPL price! This hefty price tag underscores Pathirana’s meteoric rise in the T20 circuit, solidifying his status as a future star.
IPL(Indian Premiere League) and Matheesha Pathirana Career
From fan favorite to national hero, Matheesha Pathirana’s journey has been phenomenal. The Sri Lankan speedster carved a niche for himself in the hearts of Chennai Super Kings supporters and even earned a special spot in MS Dhoni’s plans. His contribution to CSK’s 2023 title run was undeniable, bagging 19 wickets in just 12 matches.
However this IPL Season he left CSK early as he was injured and couldn’t continue in the further season. Despite a hamstring injury sidelining him after just six games in IPL 2024, Matheesha Pathirana left his mark. In those limited appearances, the Sri Lankan speedster impressed with 13 wickets, boasting an impressive economy rate under 8. But his absence was highly observed in the playoff match against RCB on 18th May.
Along with being picked up by CSK and Colombo Strikers in LPL for a record-breaking sum, he will be seen in the upcoming T20 World Cup as he is part of the Sri Lankan Squad for the World Cup.
LPL Auction Shocker: CSK’s Pathirana Breaks Bank and Records
Colombo Strikers bought the fastest bowler for quite a hefty amount for a record-breaking USD 120,000. Making him the most expensive player in LPL History breaking records of the previous highest-paid player record of Dilshan Madushanka, signed by Jaffna Kings for USD 92,000 in the LPL 2023 auction.
