Representing MI Cape Town against the Paarl Royals, Thushara delivered a noteworthy performance, securing figures of 2 for 27 in his four overs to restrict the Royals to 162/3. Thushara showcased his expertise in the death overs during the 18th over, where he dismissed Jos Buttler and Fabian Allen off consecutive deliveries, with the one that dismissed Allen bearing a resemblance to Malinga's trademark toe-crushers.
