The Royal Challengers Bengaluru's main focus is now on landing a top-quality fast bowler, and Matheesha Pathirana can be their most exciting option to fix their bowling puzzle at the IPL 2026 auction on December 26 in Abu Dhabi.
The first blow for RCB came when their most trusted overseas bowler, Josh Hazlewood, was ruled out of the entire 2025-26 Ashes series against England.
The Australian fast bowler has been dealing with a hamstring strain he picked up while playing a Sheffield Shield match for New South Wales in November. That injury kept him out of the first two Ashes Tests. While recovering, he developed soreness in his Achilles tendon.
Dayal has not played any cricket since the IPL 2025 final. He is still working hard to return to match fitness, and RCB is monitoring him closely because any injury or delay can disrupt their plans. But his fitness is not the only worry for the defending champions.
Yash Dayal’s future turns uncertain amid legal troubles
Firstly, a Ghaziabad woman accused Dayal of exploiting her emotionally and physically over a five-year relationship under the false promise of marriage. The Allahabad High Court has given him interim protection from arrest in this matter.
This case was filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO Act) because a minor is involved, and the Rajasthan High Court refused to give the Indian cricketer protection from arrest. Despite this, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained Dayal ahead of the auction.
With Hazlewood’s injury concerns and Dayal’s uncertain future, the RCB is in urgent need of strong fast-bowling options. They want both an overseas fast-bowling star and a dependable Indian seamer. And this makes young Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana the perfect fit.
RCB likely to go all-out for Matheesha Pathirana
Pathirana has already built an impressive IPL record by taking 47 wickets at an average of 21.62 and an economy rate of 8.68 in just 32 matches. He is expected to become one of the most chased bowlers at the mini-auction, and RCB is likely to go after him.
Actaully, the Sri Lankan star checks every box the franchise need right now—a proven death bowler, a wicket-taker under pressure, someone young and fearless, and a pacer who can instantly strengthen their attack. With the auction around the corner, RCB is likely to go all-out to secure Pathirana and rebuild their pace attack for the IPL 2026.
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