In a high-stakes match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK’s young fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana stole the limelight with a sensational delivery. As SRH chased a daunting target, batter Aiden Markram’s steady innings offered hope, but Pathirana’s brilliance turned the tide.
Markram’s poised innings hinted at SRH’s resilience despite early setbacks. The Proteas’ No.4 steadied the ship after three quick wickets in the powerplay, courtesy of Tushar Deshpande’s stellar bowling. With Markram anchoring the innings, SRH’s hopes surged, anticipating a significant contribution to their chase.
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However, Matheesha Pathirana had other plans. With remarkable pace and precision, he unleashed a searing yorker clocking 147kph, aimed directly at the stumps. Markram, attempting to drive, found himself outfoxed as the ball crashed into the middle stump, leaving him bewildered. It was a moment of pure skill from Pathirana, showcasing his potential as a rising talent in the IPL.
Markram’s departure, though unfortunate for SRH, reflected his commendable effort. His innings of 32 runs off 26 balls, including four boundaries, displayed grit and determination in the face of CSK’s formidable bowling attack. Yet, Pathirana’s stunning delivery proved to be the turning point, disrupting SRH’s momentum and tilting the scales in CSK’s favour.
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As the match unfolded, Matheesha Pathirana’s yorker emerged as a standout moment, drawing praise from fans and pundits alike. With his fiery pace and accuracy, he demonstrated why he’s one to watch in the IPL circuit. And while Markram’s innings offered promise, it was Pathirana’s brilliance that left a lasting impression on the game’s outcome.
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan
