Matheesha Pathirana’s IPL 2026 campaign has turned into a nightmare after yet another injury setback. The pacer, signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for a massive ₹18 crore, finally made his season debut after recovering from a calf injury — only to walk off injured again after bowling just 8 deliveries.
The shocking numbers have now gone viral among cricket fans, with many pointing out that his brief spell effectively cost around ₹2.25 crore per ball.
Pathirana had missed most of the tournament due to fitness concerns, and his return was expected to strengthen KKR’s death bowling attack. However, the Sri Lankan speedster appeared uncomfortable during his spell and left the field before completing his quota.
Despite the unfortunate statistic, fans and experts continue to rate Pathirana among the best death bowlers in T20 cricket. His ability to deliver yorkers under pressure has made him one of the most feared bowlers in the format. But recurring injuries have severely disrupted his IPL 2026 season and raised fresh concerns over his long-term fitness management.
Social media was flooded with reactions ranging from sympathy to frustration, with many fans calling it one of the unluckiest IPL injury stories of the season.
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