6. Matheesha Pathirana

Matheesha Pathirana joined CSK in 2023 and made his IPL debut. Cricket fans throughout the world were instantly captivated by his unconventional slinging movement, akin to Lasith Malinga and his exceptional pace. He gained the moniker "Little Malinga" and became a formidable force due to his distinct style and powerful spells.
His ability to consistently bowl accurate yorkers under extreme duress earned him CSK's go-to bowler tag when things got tight. In 12 games, he bagged 19 wickets with a best bowling average of 3/15. He would be expected to do a stellar job once again this year for his side.