IPL 2022: CSK vs GT Live – Sri Lankan youngster Matheesha Pathirana, who commonly goes by the name of ‘New Malinga’, had a fantastic debut for Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. CSK took on league leaders Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium, and though they lost the match, Pathirana is one positive the CSK management can take from this defeat. Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates and CSK vs MI Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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The youngster bowled 3.1 overs, in which he conceded 24 runs and picked up 2 important wickets. Pathirana first trapped Shubman Gill leg before wicket in only his first ball, and then in the first ball of his second over, he deceived Hardik Pandya with a slower one to get his wicket. Besides his wickets, his Lasith Malinga-like slingy action also made the headlines.
IPL 2022: Dream Debut for ‘NEW MALINGA’ Matheesha Pathirana, gets two BIG wickets in first match for CSK – Check out all you need to know about him
Speaking on Pathirana’s spell, CSK skipper MS Dhoni expressed his delight by saying “I think Pathirana is an excellent death bowler. A bit similar to Malinga. With his action, the margin of error for him is quite big. With a slingy action, he doesn’t get a lot of bounce. He has got that slower one as well. We will try to give guys ample time in the middle. I feel it’s important to give guys who haven’t got a chance to feature in the 11.”
Notably, Chennai Super Kings signed Matheesha Pathirana as a replacement for New Zealand pacer Adam Milne, who was ruled out of the season because of an injury. The 19-year-old pacer was a net bowler for CSK last season, and his bowling action caught the eye of the CSK management.
Following that stint with CSK, Pathirana became a worldwide sensation in the ICC U19 World Cup 2022. While he did pick up wickets at regular intervals, what made him stand out was his slingy action which resembled a legendary pacer from Sri Lanka – Lasith Malinga.
IPL 2022: Dream Debut for ‘NEW MALINGA’ Matheesha Pathirana, gets two BIG wickets in first match for CSK – Check out all you need to know about him
- Pathirana shot into the limelight during the Under-19 World Cup 2022, where played four matches and picked up seven wickets
- He has the nickname of ‘New Malinga’ because of his slingy action and express pace – which resembles Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga.
- The Under-19 player grabbed eyeballs by bowling a 175kmph ball against India in the U19 World Cup. However, it was later clarified to be a technical glitch.
- Pathirana is not new to the CSK camp, as he was a net bowler for them last season.
- He was signed as a replacement for the injured Adam Milne.
- In only his first match for CSK, he picked up 2 big wickets.
IPL 2022: Dream Debut for ‘NEW MALINGA’ Matheesha Pathirana, gets two BIG wickets in first match for CSK – Check out all you need to know about him
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