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NEW DELHI, April 15 ( Times of India) : Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya attributed his team's 20-run defeat in Match 29 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium to Chennai Super Kings' Impact Substitute, Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana.
Pathirana's impressive spell of 4-28 in four overs turned the tide, disrupting Mumbai's momentum after a strong start at 70 for no loss in the eighth over.
His crucial breakthroughs, including dismissing Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, derailed Mumbai's innings, despite a valiant century from former skipper Rohit Sharma.
Pandya's decision to bowl first backfired as he faced a barrage from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, conceding 20 runs off four balls. Pandya's batting contribution of two runs off six balls couldn't salvage Mumbai's chase, leading to their fourth defeat in six matches.
Pandya said Pathirana made the difference for CSK as the target for definitely gettable.
"Definitely, gettable. But they bowled pretty well and Pathirana was the difference. They were smart with their plans and used the longer boundary well," said Pandya during the post-match presentation.
Pandya suggested that the CSK skipper benefited from valuable advice from the experienced Dhoni, indirectly implying the lack of similar support from his predecessor, Sharma.
"They got the hang of it and they have a man behind the stumps telling them what's working. The ball was slightly gripping and they got ahead of the game. Until Pathirana came, we were on course for the total," said Pandya.
The Mumbai Indians skipper left experts baffled as he did not give full quota to Mohd Nabi, who gave away only 19 runs in three overs, while fellow spinner Shreyas Gopal got only one over in which he took one wicket for nine runs. Pandya took upon himself the responsibility to bowl the final over and was carted around by Dhoni.
"It was just about what was best at that point," said Pandya on whether they could have used a spinner with Shivam Dube at the crease, adding that it was more difficult to hit seamers on this wicket.
"We are now on the road for the next four games. If we are smart, we can get the goal we want," he added.
Truth Monday, 15 April 2024 11:14 AM
This fellow Pandya is so black that he suffered so much insults in his early days in cricket in North India. His arrogant behaviour stems from his inferiority complex of being black skinned in fair skinned North India.
Rishan Monday, 15 April 2024 12:14 PM
This fellow can bowl all 4 overs when he is playing for CSK. But when plays for SL, he cannot bowl... hamstring injury.... or bowl white and NB..
m heishan cassim Monday, 15 April 2024 07:17 PM
Its the money talk.
IndyD Tuesday, 16 April 2024 09:03 AM
No-one talks about how good fielding was..If that with Sri Lanka most of them will be labelled as difficult drop chances...
Yasalal De Silva Monday, 15 April 2024 06:56 PM
When Pathirana comes on it is always a nervous moment.Will he bowl 5 wides or will he be accurate.When he gets it correct he id devastating,It is always a calculated risk,
Jude Monday, 15 April 2024 07:03 PM
If SLC wants Pathirana they've to get permission from MS Dhoni, yeah he belongs to CSK.
Jude Monday, 15 April 2024 07:13 PM
Pathirana sensational, also with South Indian girls, going crazy for him!!
SL citizen Tuesday, 16 April 2024 09:23 AM
When he's playing for SL it's all 5 wides and no balls.
Murali Karthik Tuesday, 16 April 2024 02:25 PM
He is in safe and the correct hands who has the good cricketing brains, it’s not the same when it’s comes to Sri Lanka cricket
Eye Witness Sunday, 21 April 2024 09:55 AM
Yes Yasalal , he is erratic in his bowling and some times, luck favors him. IPL showed Malinga watching him bowling closely and wonder whether he is coaching him. He could be devastating like Malinga with his type of bowling if he maintain a good line and length and practice rigorously . He is young and there is time for him to learn if he is keen, but does not look a a person who wants to listen to any coach. It is a pity that IPL did not give due recognition after taking 4 wkts and he was never called to the stage. May be due to language barrier but why SL embassy officials did not provided a translator, thro" courtesy Dhoni.
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