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Not MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya Names ‘Difference Maker’ Who Won CSK The Game vs MI | Cricket News
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Not MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya Names ‘Difference Maker’ Who Won CSK The Game vs MI | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya feels Matheesha Pathirana turned out to be the "difference" in the IPL's 'El Clasico,' which ended with the Chennai Super Kings emerging triumphant. In the clash of heavyweights, which turned out to be a high-scoring run-fest, CSK turned it up a notch to clinch a 20-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday in the ongoing IPL. After the opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan bashed CSK in the powerplay, it was Pathirana who made the difference in the 8th over.He brought an end to the 70-run stand by dismissing Kishan and then sending Suryakumar Yadav for a two-ball duck following a moment of brilliance in the field by Mustafizur Rahman."Definitely it was gettable. But I think they bowled pretty well, Pathirana was the difference. He c...
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MI vs CSK, IPL 2024: Matheesha Pathirana Overshadows Rohit Sharma’s Century As CSK Beat MI By 20 Runs | Cricket News
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MI vs CSK, IPL 2024: Matheesha Pathirana Overshadows Rohit Sharma’s Century As CSK Beat MI By 20 Runs | Cricket News

[ad_1] CSK beat MI by 20 runs.© BCCISri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana came up with his best IPL figures, grabbing four wickets as Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 20 runs, despite a heroic unbeaten century by Rohit Sharma at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Pathirana took the wickets of Ishan Kishan (23), Surya Kumar Yadav (0), Tilak Varma (31) and Romario Shepherd (1) to return figures of 4 for 28 as MI lost the steam in the chase of an imposing 206/4, managing to score 186 for six.Rohit batted from start to finish for his unbeaten 105 off 63 deliveries -- his second IPL century -- but he could not find a partner who could stay with him long enough and build a big partnership. Earlier, CSK top-order batter Shivam Dube and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad struck stroke-filled half...
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Massive Blow For CSK Ahead Of IPL ‘El Clasico’ vs MI, Star Bowler All But Out Hints Coach | Cricket News
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Massive Blow For CSK Ahead Of IPL ‘El Clasico’ vs MI, Star Bowler All But Out Hints Coach | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming hinted that pacer Matheesha Pathirana could miss the highly-anticipated game, though his injury is not as bad. MI and CSK will battle in a high-stakes 'El Clasico' of the IPL at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. CSK is in the third spot, with three wins and two losses, giving them six points. They had registered a win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their last game. On the other hand, MI is also picking up momentum, winning two games after three losses and are placed at the seventh spot. They had hammered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their previous game.Both sides have faced off on 36 occasions, with CSK ending victorious at 16 g...
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‘Matheesha Pathirana’s Availability Against KKR Subject To Fitness’: CSK Bowling Consultant | Cricket News
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‘Matheesha Pathirana’s Availability Against KKR Subject To Fitness’: CSK Bowling Consultant | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling consultant Eric Simons said that pacer Matheesha Pathirana's availability for the game will depend on his fitness. Chennai Super Kings will lock horns against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Chepauk Stadium on Monday. Super Kings are positioned number 4 in the points table with two wins and as many losses. They have lost two successive games to Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).On the other hand, the Shreyas Iyer-led team will enter the game with three wins from their three games, sitting at the second place in the table.Pathirana, who has impressed with his pace and action reminiscent of compatriot Lasith Malinga, did not play the last game aga...
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“1st Time Sri Lankan Helping A Bangladeshi”: Matheesha Pathirana Shares Hilarious Post On Viral Catch | Cricket News
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“1st Time Sri Lankan Helping A Bangladeshi”: Matheesha Pathirana Shares Hilarious Post On Viral Catch | Cricket News

[ad_1] IPL defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) tasted its first loss of the 2024 edition on Sunday as they went down to Delhi Capitals. After winning the first two matches, CSK slumped to a 20-run defeat against DC. David Warner (52 in 35 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and comeback man Prithvi Shaw (43 in 27 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) started off well with a 93-run opening partnership. Following their dismissal, DC lost their direction for a while until Rishabh Pant (51 in 32 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes) scored some quick runs in the end to take the side to 191/5 in their 20 overs. Matheesha Pathirana (3/31) was the pick of the bowlers for CSK.In the run-chase of 192, Khaleel Ahmed (2/21) and Mukesh Kumar (3/21) troubled the CSK batters ...
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MS Dhoni Can’t Help But Applaud CSK Star’s Flying Catch Of David Warner In IPL 2024 Match. Watch | Cricket News
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MS Dhoni Can’t Help But Applaud CSK Star’s Flying Catch Of David Warner In IPL 2024 Match. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Matheesha Pathirana took a gravity-defying catch to dismiss Delhi Capitals (DC) batter David Warner in their IPL 2024 match on Sunday. Warner for the reverse scoop after Mustafizur Rahman bowled a slower delivery. While Warner seemed to have time the ball pretty well, the lack of pace on that delivery allowed Pathirana to take a leap and grab the ball with one hand. Warner had a look of disbelief on his face while CSK icon MS Dhoni lauded Pathirana for his effort.Dhoni was seen clapping to acknowledge Pathirana and his reaction has gone viral on social media.Stunning catch by Pathirana pic.twitter.com/7OL6fw3en2— Likith (@surfpora) March 31, 2024Coming back to the match, DC had raced to 91/1 in just nine overs, with Warner completing his half-centur...
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CSK Star Didn’t Touch MS Dhoni’s Feet. Fresh Video Reveals True Story | Cricket News
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CSK Star Didn’t Touch MS Dhoni’s Feet. Fresh Video Reveals True Story | Cricket News

[ad_1] Claims suggesting Chennai Super Kings star Matheesha Pathirana touched former captain MS Dhoni's feet during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Titans went viral on social media. While initial suggestions did look to be true, another video has surfaced from the incident, highlighting what exactly had happened. A side angle to the entire episode confirmed that the Sri Lankan pacer didn't touch Dhoni's feet but instead bent down to pick up the bowling marker which was placed not too far from Thala's feet.To people who thought Pathirana was taking blessings from Thala pic.twitter.com/BKfQdPVx03— (@StanMSD) March 29, 2024As for the match, the fortress at Chepauk stood untouched as the Chennai Super Kings registered a comprehensive 63-run win over the Gujarat Titans....
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CSK Star Touches MS Dhoni’s Feet Before Starting IPL 2024 Campaign, Thala Does This. Watch | Cricket News
28Mar By adminNo Comments
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CSK Star Touches MS Dhoni’s Feet Before Starting IPL 2024 Campaign, Thala Does This. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni has been an inspirational figure for CSK since the time IPL started in 2008. It would not be wrong to say that the two are synonymous. Under MS Dhoni, CSK has been the most consistent side in the history of the IPL. Not for thing is he called the favourite son of Chennai. Under him, CSK won a record-equalling fifth IPL in 2023. He relinquished his captaincy ahead of the 2024 season and now Ruturaj Gaikwad is leading the side. MS Dhoni still gets the loudest cheer whenever his face appears on the TV screen.He is an inspirational figure for the CSK players too. The same was visible during CSK's IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday as Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana touched MS Dhoni's feet before starting bowling. he was playing this season's first match. Dhoni t...
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“The Action Is Breaking”: Ravichandran Ashwin Differentiates Between Matheesha Pathirana And Lasith Malinga’s Bowling Style | Cricket News
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“The Action Is Breaking”: Ravichandran Ashwin Differentiates Between Matheesha Pathirana And Lasith Malinga’s Bowling Style | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday spoke on the bowling action of Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Matheesha Pathirana and pointed out that the youngster puts his back under immense strain while bowling and "gets into awkward positions". The 21-year-old pacer was one of the standouts for CSK in their fifth-title-winning season last year, taking 19 wickets at an average of 19.52. The pacer recently suffered a hamstring injury during the second T20I against Bangladesh this month. He has played 12 ODIs and six T20Is for Sri Lanka.Speaking on his Youtube channel on Wednesday, Ashwin said that Pathirana has a lower angle of release, which puts his back under strain and his front leg "collapses" while releasing the ball. Comparing his action with Lankan pa...
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Star CSK Pacer Matheesha Pathirana To Miss First Few Matches Of IPL 2024 Due To Injury: Report | Cricket News
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Star CSK Pacer Matheesha Pathirana To Miss First Few Matches Of IPL 2024 Due To Injury: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] Star Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Matheesha Pathirana will miss the initial few matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after sustaining an injury during the second T20I against Bangladesh in Sylhet earlier this month, according to ESPNCricinfo. The 21-year-old pacer was one of the standouts for CSK in their fifth-title-winning season last year, taking 19 wickets at an average of 19.52. He has played 12 ODIs and six T20Is for Sri Lanka. The right-arm pacer also failed to take part in the third T20I against Bangladesh. According to ESPNCricinfo, Pathirana will join CSK's squad after he gets clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).While speaking at an event, CSK bowling coach Dwayne Bravo said that it takes a lot of "skill, bravery and planning" for a bowler ...
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