2024-04-15 13:01:24
Mumbai: Mathisha Pathirana (4-28) shone with a brilliant spell in defending 206 runs against Mumbai Indians. After this brilliant performance, the young fast bowler of CSK said that his focus is only on improving his performance. Pathirana had missed CSK’s last two matches due to a hamstring injury, but when he needed wickets the most against MI while chasing the target, he bowled the match-winner and helped the visiting team win by 20 runs. .
What did Mathisha Pathirana say after the match?
Player of the Match Pathirana said after the match, ‘When we were bowling in the powerplay, I was very nervous. I was told to stay calm and do my work, which gave me confidence. I don’t think much about the results, I just worry about improving my game.
Pathirana opened his account of wickets in the match by giving the first blow to Mumbai in the form of Ishan Kishan (23) on a total score of 70 runs. After this, he gave the second blow in the same over by getting Suryakumar Yadav (0) caught by Mustafizur Rahman. Then, he also dismissed Tilak Verma (31) and Romario Shepherd (1), putting Mumbai on the backfoot. Pathirana took 4 wickets for just 28 runs in his quota of 4 overs. He said, ‘Sometimes I have to change my plans according to the batsmen. I was struggling a bit two weeks ago, but the support staff supported me and that is the main reason for my form.
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Why does Pathirana look up with his hand on his chest after taking a wicket?
Bowlers have been seen doing different celebrations after taking wickets. Pathirana also celebrates his wicket with aggression. He also does a celebration of legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, which is called ‘Nap Celebration’.
After taking the wicket, Pathirana brings both his hands to his chest and joins them together, looks up and closes his eyes. Other players are also seen celebrating Ronaldo.