Sri Lankan off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana is now part of Rajasthan Royals (RR) for IPL 2025, bought for INR 4.4 crore in the mega auction. Known for his sharp variations and calm control in the middle overs, Theekshana adds depth to RR’s spin attack. Previously with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he made a name for himself with his tight bowling and crucial breakthroughs. Now with RR, he’ll look to continue that momentum—especially when facing aggressive sides like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Maheesh Theekshana vs KKR IPL Overall Stats and Records
Against KKR, Theekshana has delivered disciplined spells and shown his ability to strike at key moments. He has dismissed big names like Jason Roy and Umesh Yadav, proving he can perform under pressure.
Mat
Inns
Overs
Runs
Wkts
BBI
Avg
SR
Econ
4
4
24.1
114
9
3/17
21.89
16.11
8.15
Maheesh Theekshana vs KKR Batters
Maheesh Theekshana vs Sunil Narine
Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
2024
6
3
0
2
0
1
200.0
–
Total
6
3
0
2
0
1
200.0
–
Maheesh Theekshana vs Quinton de Kock
Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
2025
15
15
0
8
1
1
100.0
–
Total
15
15
0
8
1
1
100.0
–
Maheesh Theekshana vs Andre Russell
Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
2023
1
2
0
1
0
0
50.0
–
Total
1
2
0
1
0
0
50.0
–
Maheesh Theekshana vs KKR IPL Match-by-Match Stats and Records
Date
Ground
Batsman Dismissed
Overs
BBI
E/R
Wkts
Avg
23/04/2023
Eden Gardens
J J Roy (b)
4.0
2/32
8.00
1
16.00
U T Yadav (c D P Conway)
–
–
–
2
–
14/05/2023
MA Chidambaram Stadium
–
3.0
0/22
7.71
2
27.00
08/04/2024
MA Chidambaram Stadium
Ramandeep Singh (b)
4.0
1/28
7.45
3
27.33
26/04/2025
Kolkata Knight Riders
Barsapara Cricket Stadium
4.0
0/32
7.60
3
38.00
Maheesh Theekshana has maintained an impressive economy and shown wicket-taking skills when playing against KKR. Now part of RR’s 2025 squad, he’s expected to be a key figure during middle overs, especially against KKR’s aggressive middle order. With his control and mystery spin, he’s likely to be a game-changer this season.
