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As a result of Pathirana's crucial spells, CSK managed to win a few games. An impactful bowler in the shortest bowler, but it will be interesting to see if he manages to be equally impactful in ... In April 2023, while he was playing an IPL match for Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals, CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni lost his calm at Matheesha Pathirana and ended up giving him a death stare after Pathirana intercepted Dhoni’s direct-hit attempt at the stumps. Sri Lankan speedster Matheesha Pathirana was initially brought in as a replacement in IPL 2022 but has since become a key weapon in CSK’s bowling arsenal. The slingy pacer brings a lot to the table: Swing, Seam, slower ball, yorkers and forms the core of the CSK pace attack. When CSK signed Pathirana as an injury replacement for Adam Milne in IPL 2022, the young Sri Lankan was an unknown commodity yet to make an appearance for Sri Lanka in international cricket. Fast forward to 2025, Pathirana is one of the most lethal and sought-after death bowlers in T20 cricket.
