Maheesh Theekshana could surpass Wanindu Hasaranga in the World Cup Qualifiers 2023. Both are competent leg-spinners, but Theekshana has a slightly higher career economy rate (4.32) than Hasaranga (5.07) in ODI cricket and the best 3.94 economy so far in World Cup Qualifiers 2023.
Also Read: Wanindu Hasaranga Takes Three Consecutive Fifer in World Cup Qualifiers
Wanindu Hasaranga
As of July 8, 2023, Wanindu Hasaranga is the leading wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023. He has taken 20 wickets in 6 matches, averaging 12.45.
Maheesh Theekshana
On the other hand, Maheesh Theekshana holds the second spot with 17 wickets so far and the best 3.94 economy so far. He is likely to surpass Wanindu Hasaranga in World Cup Qualifiers 2023.
Can Maheesh Theekshana Surpases Hasranga Apart From World Cup?
Maheesh Theekshana took 32 wickets in ODI from 2021-2023 in 2 and half years of cricketing career, while Hasaranga took 32 from 2017-2023 (6 years span).
Theekshana also has the advantage of being younger than Hasaranga. He is only 23 years old, while Hasaranga is 26. This means that Theekshana has more potential in his bowling career.
Theekshana has the potential to be a better bowler than Hasaranga. He is younger, has a better economy rate, and has taken more wickets in ODIs in 3 years. He could be a key player for Sri Lanka in the World Cup Qualifiers 2023.
Ultimately, it will be up to Theekshana to prove he is the better bowler. He has the potential to be a great player, but he needs to show it on the big stage. He could surpass Hasaranga and become Sri Lanka’s premier leg-spinner if he can.
Sri Lanka in World Cup Qualifiers
Sri Lanka has been in dominant form in the World Cup qualifiers, winning all four matches. They have accumulated 8 points and have a run rate of +3.047. Their bowlers have been particularly impressive. Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana took 37 wickets combined in World Cup Qualifier.
