Maheesh Theekshana achieved a remarkable hat-trick during the second ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on January 8, 2025. He dismissed Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, and Matt Henry across two overs, finishing with figures of 4/44 in 8 overs. Despite his efforts, New Zealand won the rain-shortened match, securing the series. This feat makes Theekshana the seventh Sri Lankan bowler to achieve an ODI hat-trick, joining legends like Lasith Malingaand Chaminda Vaas.
Maheesh Theekshana became the first Sri Lankan to take an ODI hat-trick against New Zealand, and it is the overall 10th ODI hat-trick for Sri Lanka.
All ODI hat-tricks of Sri Lanka:
Chaminda Vaas vs (2001)
Chaminda Vaas vs (2003)
Lasith Malinga vs (2007)
Farveez Maharoof vs (2010)
Lasith Malinga vs (2011)
Lasith Malinga vs (2011)
Thisara Perera vs (2012)
Wanindu Hasaranga vs (2017)
Shehan Madushanka vs (2018)
Maheesh Theekshana vs (2025)*
