Chennai Super Kings registered its fourth win of IPL 2024 when they defeated Mumbai Indians by 20 runs at Wankhede Stadium. In a high-scoring game, a bowler became the point of difference and bowled a sensational spell to take CSK home.

Matheesha Pathirana struck in his first ball after returning from injury and got the wicket of Ishan Kishan. Two balls later, he dismissed the dangerous Suryakumar Yadav for a duck, thanks to an excellent catch from Mustafizur Rahman.

Pathirana came back in his second spell and immediately struck with a slower ball. Tilak Varma was completely deceived and tried to hit on the up, only for Shardul Thakur to take an excellent catch by running backwards from mid-off. Pathirana also dismissed the dangerous Romario Shepherd in his third over and clean bowled him with a full ball. The ball was bowled at 149.3 kph and it took out the leg-stump.

Brett Lee lauds Matheesha Pathirana

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee heaped praise on Matheesha Pathirana for his fantastic spell against Mumbai Indians. While speaking on Jio Cinema after the match, Lee termed Pathirana as a once in a generation player and said that he is going from strength to strength.

Brett Lee also praised Rohit Sharma’s special hundred that went in vain as MI lost the game. He mentioned that Rohit showed a lot of intent from the start but lacked support from the other end.

Rohit Sharma scored 105 runs off just 63 runs and remained not out till the end. Meanwhile, Matheesha Pathirana finished with 4-28 in his four overs and was adjudged Player of the Match for his stupendous bowling effort.