CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad credited MS Dhoni’s excellent cameo and Matheesa Pathirana’s sensational bowling effort for Chennai’s 20-run win over MI within the IPL 2024 match on the Wankhede Stadium. Gaikwad addressed Dhoni as a ‘younger wicketkeeper’ whereas acknowledging his unbeaten 20-run cameo as a game-changer. Dhoni’s ballistic 4-ball 20 garnished forceful fifties by Shivam Dube and Ruturaj Gaikwad as Chennai powered to a powerful 206 for 4 in opposition to Mumbai, which turned out to be a successful whole. “The younger wicketkeeper (MS Dhoni) scoring these three sixes helped us so much, that proved to be the distinction. We would have liked these 10-15 additional runs for this type of venue. Within the center part, Bumrah bowled very well. I really feel we have been spot on with our execution with the ball regardless of them scoring some nice photographs. I’d have taken 6 overs 60 on the powerplay,” Ruturaj Gaikwad stated after the win over MI.
Chennai have been below the pump contained in the Powerplay because the opening pair of Mumbai have been doing a little actual harm. Nevertheless, the introduction of Matheesha Pathirana within the eighth over, turned issues round within the blink of an eye fixed as he received two massive wickets in his first over and received his facet again within the recreation. Chennai as soon as once more let one other partnership construct earlier than Ruturaj Gaikwad introduced Pathirana in and he but once more delivered with a wicket. This was nicely backed up by the likes of Shardul Thakur and Tushar Deshpande who went for simply 5 runs mixed of their last overs. Ultimately, Mustafizur Rahman received hit however received David out after which Pathirana closed issues out nicely.
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Gaikwad lauded Pathirana’s efficiency, emphasizing his vital position within the staff’s bowling technique. Alongside Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande and Shardul Thakur additionally obtained reward for his or her contributions, highlighting the collective effort of the bowling unit. Trying forward, Gaikwad emphasised the significance of sustaining simplicity in strategy and fostering a optimistic mindset among the many staff members. “It’s good to be on the mark with bowling and batting at this venue. Our Malinga (Matheesa Pathirana) bowled very well at present, he nailed these yorkers. To not neglect, Tushar and Shardul additionally did nicely. (On plans forward) I feel we have to hold it easy, encourage all to be in a very good headspace and proceed the identical means. Jinks was carrying a little bit of a niggle, so thought it was higher for him to open. I am high quality batting wherever, plus it’s the added duty because the staff captain,” Ruturaj added.
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