IPL 2024 CSK vs PBKS: Why is Matheesha Pathirana not playing today’s match?

In today’s IPL match between CSK and PBKS, cricket enthusiasts might notice the absence of Matheesha Pathirana from the playing XI.

IPL 2024 CSK vs PBKS: Why is Matheesha Pathirana not playing today’s match?

The Sri Lankan speedster is missing out on the action due to a niggle, a minor injury concern that has sidelined him for this crucial encounter.

Pathirana, known for his raw pace and ability to trouble batsmen, adds an extra dimension to the CSK bowling attack. However, his absence in today’s game against PBKS raises questions among fans and pundits alike.

Ruturaj Gaikwad at Toss – We would have fielded first, but we weren’t exactly sure. Always tough defending here with a lot of dew, but the fact that we won by 78 runs shows a lot about the team, but we’ll be missing out Pathirana and Tushar Deshpande today. We’ll have to get there early and make a good score. Every game is important. Pathirana has a slight niggle, Deshpande isn’t well, so we’ve Shardul and Richard Gleeson makes his debut

In the dynamic and fast-paced world of T20 cricket, injuries are not uncommon, and teams often have to adapt quickly to unforeseen changes in their lineup. While Pathirana’s absence might be disappointing for CSK fans, it also provides an opportunity for other players to step up and make an impact on the field.

As CSK aims for victory against PBKS, the team management will undoubtedly be monitoring Pathirana’s fitness closely, hoping for a swift recovery so that he can return to action and contribute to the team’s success in the remainder of the IPL 2024 season.

CSK Playing XI

Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Richard Gleeson, Mustafizur Rahman