Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana: Kolkata Knight Riders signed Sri Lanka Bowler Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18.00 crore at the IPL 2026 auction held on 16 December 2025 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Matheesha Pathirana Player Profile
| Player | Matheesha Pathirana |
| Nationality | Sri Lanka |
| Acquisition | Auction |
| DOB | 2002-12-18 |
| Age | 23 |
| Type | Overseas (capped) |
| Role | Bowler |
Matheesha Pathirana IPL Auction 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders signed Sri Lanka Bowler Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18.00 crore at the IPL 2026 auction held on 16 December 2025 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
| Player | Matheesha Pathirana |
| Base Price | 200,000.00 |
| Sold Price (INR) | 180,000,000 |
| Price in USD | $1,980,000 |
| SOLD TO | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
About KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): A legacy franchise blending strong brand equity with analytics-driven strategies and innovative team management.
| Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Short Name | KKR |
| IPL Trophies Won | 2 |
| Winning Years | 2012, 2014 |
Matheesha Pathirana was acquired as a strategic fit, bringing proven capabilities that align with the KKR team’s traditional structure and on-field requirements.