• CSK pacer Matheesha Pathirana cleaned up SRH batter Aiden Markram with a top notch yorker.

  • Chennai Super Kings jumped to 3rd position in the points table after victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL 2024 [WATCH]: Matheesha Pathirana cleans up Aiden Markram with a fiery yorker
Matheesha Pathirana bowled Aiden Markram

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In the 46th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clashed with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Opting to bowl first, SRH conceded 212 runs in 20 overs as CSK put up an imposing total. CSK’s innings was anchored by standout performances from Ruturaj Gaikwad (98 off 54), Daryl Mitchell (52 off 32), and Shivam Dube (39 off 20).

In reply, SRH’s batting lineup struggled against CSK’s formidable bowling attack. Despite their promising form in previous matches, SRH batters faltered, with none managing to reach the fifty-run mark. SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma departed early, scoring 13 off 7 and 15 off 9, while Aiden Markram made 32 off 26 before being dismissed.

Heinrich Klaasen’s slow innings of 20 runs off 21 balls further hampered the chase, and eventually SRH lost the game by 78 runs.

Matheesha Pathirana’s nasty yorker stuns Aiden Markram

CSK bowler Matheesha Pathirana showcased his calibre in the 11th over of SRH’s innings. On the 5th ball of his over, Pathirana’s unplayable delivery uprooted the middle stump and sent Markram packing. This brilliant yorker shocked the SRH batter and left fans in awe.

Here is the video:

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Pathirana’s performance in IPL 2024

The Sri Lankan bowler has been instrumental with the ball in CSK’s recent matches. Over his last six appearances, Pathirana has conceded 169 runs while claiming 13 wickets. Impressively, he maintains an economy rate of 7.68 and boasts an average of 13. As the playoffs loom closer, both Chennai fans and team management will pin their hopes on the 21-year-old cricketer to secure victories for his team with his exceptional skills. Notably, Pathirana will be next seen playing for CSK in their match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 1.

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