CSK vs KKR IPL 2023: Why is Matheesha Pathirana Not Playing Today’s IPL 2023 Match? Check CSK Playing XI

Match number 61 of Tata IPL 2023 is on course. The Chennai Super Kings are hosting Kolkata Knight Riders in this crucial contest. CSK have won the toss and opted to bat first on what looks like a flat deck. The decision wasn’t a spontaneous one from MSD and he has decided to stick with the same combination which defeated DC in the last outing. With CSK batting first, Sri Lankan slinga paceman Matheesha Pathirana isn’t included in the playing 11.

CSK vs KKR Match: Why is Matheesha Pathirana Not Playing Today’s IPL 2023 Match?

Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bat first in CSK vs KKR match no 61 of Tata IPL 2023. Dhoni told at the toss that they haven’t made any changes to their eleven, but as CSK is batting first, Matheesha Pathirana is kept as a substitute and most probably will feature in the eleven in the second innings when CSK would be bowling. Here’s what MS Dhoni said at the toss,

“We’ll bat first. We’ve been slightly uncertain about the wicket, and as the tournament has progressed the pitch gets slow. Throughout the years, we have told openers to assess the pitch quickly and find what’s a good score. After 6-8 overs we need to revisit our score because the ball loses its shine. I think we have done really well, but fielding is one department where we need to step up. Can improve 5-10%. Same XI for this game.”

CSK Playing 11

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad
2. Devon Conway
3. Ajinkya Rahane
4. Shivam Dube
5. Ambati Rayudu
6. Moeen Ali
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. KMS Dhoni (C)
9. Deepak Chahar
10. Tushar Deshpande
11. Maheesh Theekshana

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Matheesha Pathirana IPL 2023 Price

Matheesha Pathirana, the talented young fast bowler from Sri Lanka, was retained by the Chennai Super Kings for the IPL 2023 season. The franchise secured his services at his base price of INR 20 Lakh, showcasing their belief in his potential. Although Pathirana had limited opportunities in the previous IPL season, featuring in only a couple of matches, he made an impact by taking two valuable wickets.

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