Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 27 runs in the 55th match of the Indian Premier League 2023. With this CSK has gained 15 points and now they are settled at the second spot of the points table.
One of the most highlighted moments of the match was MS Dhoni’s batting who came and smashed 20 runs off 9 balls and helped CSK to reach a respectable total of 167 runs.
The former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan shared his views on the massive fan following of the former Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni who is currently taking care of Chennai Super Kings. The all-rounder said that during IPL matches only the fans at the Chepauk stadium continue to cheer even after their home batsmen are out. They get excited as they wait for the entry of MS Dhoni onto the field.
While speaking to Star Sports, Irfan Pathan said,”Chepauk is the only ground in the world where spectators cheer when a wicket of the host team falls. Reason – MSD comes on the field for batting. The audience warmly welcomes its beloved Thala and wants sixes from him.”
The young Dynamic pacer of Chennai Super Kings, Matheesha Pathirana has once again valued himself by taking two wickets against Delhi Capitals. Irfan Pathan believes that as Pathirana, CSK has found an ideal replacement for the former dashing all-rounder of CSK Dwayne Bravo.
“Every team looks for a bowler whom they can bank upon in the death overs. MI had Malinga, they had Bumrah. KKR had Sunil Narine during two IPL seasons when they lifted the trophy. CSK had Bravo and now they have Pathirana. He’s a perfect replacement, plus he has genuine pace,” Pathan added.
