Bhubaneswar, Dec. 16 -- The IPL 2026 Mini Auction continues to deliver blockbuster moments, and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) once again stole the spotlight. After an aggressive bidding war, the two-time champions snapped up Sri Lanka's lethal death-overs specialist Matheesha Pathirana for a whopping Rs 18 crore, underlining their intent to build a fearsome bowling attack for the upcoming season.

Earlier, the 3 time champion team bought Cameron Green for 25.20 crore.

Known for his unique slinging action and lightning-fast yorkers, Pathirana has earned a reputation as one of the most difficult bowlers to face at the back end of an innings.

Capable of clocking speeds close to 150 kmph, Pathirana's biggest strength lies in his pinpoint accu...