Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can have an opportunity to equal Mumbai Indians (MI)’s document of 5 Indian Premier League (IPL) titles on Sunday. MS Dhoni‘s CSK have received 4 titles thus far, with Rohit Sharma‘s aspect forward of them with 5 IPL crowns. CSK have already booked their place within the ultimate of IPL 2023, the place they may tackle both MI or defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT). One of the largest causes behind CSK success has been the type of younger Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana, who has thrived below MS Dhoni’s tutelage.

The 20-year-old, who performed simply two video games final season, has picked up 17 wickets in 11 matches at a mean of 19.24.

Ahead of the ultimate on Sunday, Dhoni met with Pathirana’s household in Chennai. The teenager’s sister shared some photos on her Instagram deal with, and wrote a heartwarming put up for Dhoni.

“Now we are sure that malli is in safe hands when thala said “You don’t have anything to fret about Matheesha,he is all the time with me. These moments have been even past what I had ever dreamt of,” Vishuka Pathirana, Matheesha’s sister, posted on Instagram.

As for the Qualifier 1, Chennai Super Kings tamed a tenacious Gujarat Giants by 15 runs on a sticky floor to enter their tenth IPL ultimate right here on Tuesday and prolong their outstanding consistency within the event.

CSK did properly to achieve 172 for 7 on a gradual pitch after Hardik Pandya opted to bowl.

Considering the conditions, it turned out to be much more than a competitive total as Gujarat Titans had a rare off day to end with 157 all out in 20 overs.

(With PTI Inputs)

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