Muhammad Waseem and Matheesha Pathirana were the Strikers best players as they defeated the Galle Marvels in their fourth game of the season to go to the playoffs. In the final group match of the Lanka Premier League 2024 the Dambulla Sixers defeated the Colombo Strikers but they were unable to advance where a playoff berth has already been secured by Colombo Strikers. Pathirana has shown promise for future domestic and international honours. With the influential rise on the points table, Matheesha Pathirana assures that he bowls with discipline and has a knack for taking big wickets while contributing significantly to his team's success. When discussing the differences between leagues like the IPL and LPL if they exist, Srilanka's newfound talent Matheesha shares, "Lanka Premier is still a new tournament. We have played almost two or three seasons. Thus, it's too soon to analyze." Speaking on the mindset that goes behind the death overs, Matheesha Pathirana shares, "When I am coming to bowl in the death overs I try to bowl without boundaries. After that if I get the pressure from the opponents, I try to bowl yorkers and get some wickets." Thinking back to his pivotal role in the last few games, Matheesha shares, "I try to keep boundaries small and save runs for my team. I put a lot of effort into keeping a disciplined mindset, trying to limit the oppositions scoring chances while making sure our team stays well-positioned. In order to help our team achieve its overall objective of winning matches and improving its performance I want to make a major contribution to this game's bowling execution." Challenging teams like the Kandy Falcons, Galle Marvels, Jaffna Kings, and Dambulla Sixers Matheesha Pathirana has demonstrated his bowling prowess in the LPL 2024 season. All season long Pathirana has put up strong performances taking a good number of wickets with his disciplined bowling style. His ability to put pressure on opposing batsmen has been a key factor in his team's league-winning performances. Pathirana is a promising cricketer from Sri Lanka and his performances in the LPL 2024 not only showcase his abilities but also give hopes for a successful future in domestic and possibly international cricket.