Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana was sold for INR 180 million at the 2026 Indian Premier League player auction that began today (16). This is approximately INR 61.20 crore.
Matheesha Pathirana has been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders, making it the highest price ever paid for a Sri Lankan player in an IPL player auction. The 2026 Indian Premier League player auction is currently underway in Abu Dhabi.