This article covers the IPL career stats and head-to-head performance of Maheesh Theekshanaagainst Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the RCB vs RR fixture in IPL 2025.
Maheesh Theekshana, the Sri Lankan ‘mystery spinner’, is known for his subtle variations and calm under pressure. After impressing with Chennai Super Kings between 2022 and 2024—contributing to their 2023 title run—Theekshana joined Rajasthan Royals in 2025 for INR 4.40 Crore. With 43 wickets in 48 IPL games, he continues to be a crucial middle-over weapon.
Against RCB, Theekshana has been effective with the ball, having picked up 8 wickets in 6 innings, with best figures of 4/33 and an average of 22.88. His economy rate of 8.32 reflects his control even on batting-friendly surfaces. He has dismissed key batters like Faf du Plessis, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Glenn Maxwell in past encounters.
As RR face RCB in a high-stakes clash, Theekshana’s role will be pivotal in breaking partnerships during the middle overs, especially when facing power hitters like Kohli, Patidar, and Salt.
Maheesh Theekshana vs RCB IPL Overall Stats and Records
Stat
Value
Matches
6
Innings
6
Overs Bowled
22.0
Runs Conceded
183
Wickets Taken
8
Best Bowling Figures
4/33
Bowling Average
22.88
Economy Rate (E/R)
8.32
Maheesh Theekshana vs RCB Batters
Maheesh Theekshana vs Virat Kohli
Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
2022
3
4
0
1
0
0
75.0
–
2024
17
12
0
2
0
1
141.7
–
2025
8
6
0
1
1
0
133.3
–
Total
28
22
0
4
1
1
127.3
–
Maheesh Theekshana vs Phil Salt
Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
2025
11
4
0
1
1
1
275.0
–
Total
11
4
0
1
1
1
275.0
–
Maheesh Theekshana vs Rajat Patidar
Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
2022
6
3
0
0
1
0
200.0
–
2024
9
5
0
1
0
1
180.0
–
Total
15
8
0
1
1
1
187.5
–
Maheesh Theekshana IPL Match-by-Match Stats and Records
