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  Maheesh Theekshana topples Rashid Khan to become top-ranked bowler in ODIs

  Cricket | February 19, 2025 13:56 IST

  Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana is the new number one bowler in ODI cricket. Interestingly, he will not be in action in the Champions Trophy with Sri Lanka not qualifying and Rashid Khan of Afghanistan is likely to trump him again in the coming weeks.

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  Theekshana scripts history with an ODI hat-trick against New Zealand as Sri Lanka restrict Kiwis

  Cricket | January 08, 2025 12:40 IST

  New Zealand seemed to be running away with the game when Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman were going great guns before Sri Lanka showed vigil to restrict the hosts to 255/9 in a rain-marred second ODI in Hamilton on Wednesday, January 8.

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  Sri Lanka claim series win over New Zealand with nerve-wracking finish in 2nd ODI

  Cricket | November 18, 2024 7:44 IST

  Kusal Mendis was adjudged the Player of the Match (POTM) for two stumpings and an unbeaten 74-run knock under a tremendous amount of pressure. Mendis was the only Sri Lankan batter who looked at ease against the Kiwi spinners.

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  Hasaranga, Theekshana trap West Indies in spin web as Sri Lanka register easy win in 2nd ODI

  Cricket | October 24, 2024 7:56 IST

  West Indies fell short against Sri Lanka's spin twins Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana in a rain-reduced game as Sri Lanka took a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series. West Indies were bowled out for 189 before Sri Lanka didn't break sweat much to chase it down.

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  Dunith Wellalage and Pathum Nissanka help Sri Lanka hammer West Indies in 2nd T20I

  Cricket | October 16, 2024 7:18 IST

  Dunith Wellalage returned figures of 3/9 in his four overs and made an impact straightaway on his T20I debut. The left-arm orthodox bowler accounted for Brandon King, wicketkeeper-batter Andre Fletcher and Roston Chase.

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  'Few teams are playing at same venue': Sri Lanka cricketer hits out at gruelling schedule at T20 WC

  Cricket | June 04, 2024 13:26 IST

  Sri Lanka were shot out for just 75 runs in their T20 World Cup opener against South Africa in New York. After the match, Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana called out the gruelling scheduling of his team and how it has been unfair to them compared to other teams.

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  38* off 91 balls, Maheesh Theekshana scripts history to help Sri Lanka post fighting total vs NZ

  Cricket | November 09, 2023 18:20 IST

  Maheesh Theekshana, batting at no.9, scored a crucial 38* runs off 91 balls, and added 43 runs for the last wicket with Dilshan Madushanka. Theekshana's unbeaten knock helped him register a major milestone in ODI World Cup history as well.

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  Asia Cup 2023 Final: Maheesh Theekshana ruled out of summit clash vs India with hamstring injury

  Cricket | September 16, 2023 12:59 IST

  Sri Lanka's star mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been ruled out of the upcoming summit clash of the ongoing Asia Cup versus India, slated to be played on Sunday, September 17. The Dasun Shanaka-led side will miss Theekshana's absence badly.

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  WATCH: Angry Theekshana reacts seeing replay of Iftikhar's LBW call after umpire gave it not out

  Cricket | September 15, 2023 17:41 IST

  Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana showed immense courage to get through his nine-over spell in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours match against Pakistan. Theekshana bowled his heart out despite pulling his hamstring but remained unlucky as far as taking a wicket was concerned.