IPL 2024: Pathirana’s four-for propels Chennai to victory against Mumbai despite Rohit’s ton

Chennai Super Kings outclassed Mumbai Indians by 20 runs despite an unbeaten century by Rohit Sharma.

Apr 15, 2024 - 00:00

IPL 2024: Pathirana’s four-for propels Chennai to victory against Mumbai despite Rohit’s ton

On Sunday, the Wankhede Stadium served up yet another exciting contest between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings – the two most successful teams in Indian Premier League.

The visitors outclassed the home side by 20 runs at their fortress with an all-round show despite an unbeaten century by Mumbai’s former captain Rohit Sharma.

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A solid Rohit Sharma ???? ends in the losing cause as Chennai Super Kings defeat Mumbai Indians by 20 runs.

Matheesha Pathirana picks up a stunning 4/ 28 ???? In a big chase, no other MI batters held on for long enough to accompany Rohit.

CSK 206/4 (20)
MI… pic.twitter.com/yinldMTc7e— The Field (@thefield_in) April 14, 2024

Chennai’s victory was led by a solid batting effort by Chennai skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (69) and Shivam Dube (66*) followed by a sublime spell of 4/28 by pacer Matheesha Pathirana.

In an excellent batting display, Chennai posted 206/4 after Gaikwad and Dube’s effort along with a finishing act by MS Dhoni (20* off 4).

Mumbai looked to be on course as openers Sharma (105*) and Ishan Kishan (23) stitched a 70-run partnership before Kishan was dismissed by Pathirana in the eighth over.

Pathirana broke the game open with two wickets in that over as the half-centurion from the previous match Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed for nought thanks to...