Mathisha Pathirana took 4 wickets in the match.

Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana delivered a stellar performance in the first T20I against India, taking 4 wickets. This was his second 4-wicket haul in T20Is and his first against India. Although he was somewhat expensive, his wickets prevented India from setting a bigger target.

**Bowling Performance:**

Pathirana struck his first blow by dismissing Suryakumar Yadav (58) when India was at 150 runs. He continued his excellent performance by getting Hardik Pandya (9), Riyan Parag (7), and Rishabh Pant (49) out. Over his 4 overs, he conceded 40 runs at an economy rate of 10.

**Career Stats:**

Pathirana began his T20I career in 2022 against Afghanistan. To date, he has played 10 T20I matches, claiming 18 wickets at an average of 15.50 and an economy rate of 8.45. He has achieved a 4-wicket haul twice, with his best performance being 4 wickets for 24 runs. This recent performance against India stands out as his best.