What's the story
Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana bowled a phenomenal spell against New Zealand in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter in Colombo.
Theekshana's heroics reduced the Kiwis, who were invited to bat, to 84/6.
However, Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie made a remarkable recovery to guide NZ to 168/7.
Here are the key stats.
How Theekshana fared against NZ
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert gave NZ a positive start on a sticky surface. However, Theekshana dismissed Allen on his match's first ball (fourth over).
Although Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips ticked the scoreboard, Theekshana gave SL a crucial breakthrough in Ravindra.
In the same over, the Lankan spinner dismissed Mark Chapman, leaving NZ at 84/5. He conceded 30 runs in four overs (3/30).
A look at his numbers
Theekshana has become the fourth SL player to take 80-plus wickets in T20Is, joining Wanindu Hasaranga, Lasith Malinga, and Dushmantha Chameera.
In 82 matches, the Lankan spinner has raced to as many wickets at an average of 26.54. His economy rate reads 7.06.
Theekshana now has 29 wickets at an average of 19.34 in T20 World Cups.
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