As the IPL 2025 season unfolds, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their opening match. RR’s spin sensation, Maheesh Theekshana, has been pivotal in their bowling lineup. Here’s an overview of Theekshana’s performance against SRH and key batsmen:
Maheesh Theekshana vs SRH
| Year | Matches | Overs | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Total | 1 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
Maheesh Theekshana vs Travis Head
In the 2024 season, Theekshana bowled six deliveries to Travis Head, conceding five runs and dismissing him once. Head managed a strike rate of 83.3 in this encounter.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Wickets | Dot Balls | 4s | 6s | Economy Rate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 | 5.0 |
| Total | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 | 5.0 |
Maheesh Theekshana vs Dhruv Jurel
Facing Dhruv Jurel in 2023, Theekshana delivered one ball, which Jurel played for a single run without getting out. This brief encounter resulted in a strike rate of 100.0 for Jurel.
| Year | Runs Conceded | Balls Bowled | Wickets | Dot Balls | 4s | 6s | Economy Rate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 | – |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 | – |
Maheesh Theekshana vs Abhishek Sharma
Over two seasons, Theekshana bowled 19 balls to Abhishek Sharma without dismissing him. Sharma scored 33 runs off these deliveries, achieving a strike rate of 173.7.
| Year | Runs Conceded | Balls Bowled | Wickets | Dot Balls | 4s | 6s | Economy Rate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10.00 | – |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12.00 | – |
| Total | 33 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10.42 | – |
Maheesh Theekshana’s performances showcase his ability to maintain economical spells, especially against key batsmen. As RR takes on SRH, his role will be crucial in curbing the opposition’s run flow.
