Today’s IPL 2024 fixture features an enticing showdown between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings at Chennai. Punjab Kings won the toss and revealed their strategic choice. Captains from both sides unveiled their lineup tweaks, adding to the anticipation of this thrilling match. Fans are eagerly looking forward to the clash between these competitive teams, each aiming for success in the prestigious IPL tournament. The stage is set for an action-packed encounter that promises excitement and fierce competition. Find out why Matheesha Pathirana is missing from today’s IPL 2024 clash against PBKS.
Matheesha Pathirana Misses Out Today:
Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad revealed that key bowler Matheesha Patirana is sidelined for today’s match against Punjab due to a niggle. Patirana sustained the injury during their recent encounter with Sunrisers Hyderabad and had to leave the field midway through that game. This absence presents a challenge for CSK’s bowling lineup, but they are ready to adapt and perform in this crucial IPL clash.
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said, ” 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 (against SRH in the last match) 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.”
Chennai Super Kings (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
Match Right Row:
In the ongoing match, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have scored 20 runs without losing any wickets after 2.6 overs, maintaining a run rate of 6.67. The current partnership between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ajinkya Rahane stands at 20 runs off 18 deliveries. Gaikwad, leading the charge as the captain, has contributed 12 runs from 11 balls, including 2 boundaries, at a strike rate of 109.09. Meanwhile, Rahane has added 7 runs from 7 balls, hitting 1 boundary, with a strike rate of 100.00. CSK is steadily building their innings with a positive start, setting the stage for an exciting contest against Punjab Kings. The focus is on maintaining momentum and consolidating their position as the innings progresses.
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