Matheesha Pathirana is unlikely to play for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in match 8 of IPL 2025. According to Indian Express’ assistant editor Venkata Krishna, Pathirana is still recovering from an injury and has not yet attained full fitness. Pathirana, who was retained by CSK for IPL 2025, missed their first match against Mumbai Indians due to an undisclosed injury. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed that Pathirana is recovering but did not provide a timeline for his return.
CSK fans are now worried as details about Pathirana’s injury remain unclear. Speculations suggest the Sri Lankan pacer might miss the entire season, but Fleming’s statement gave hope that he could return after a few games. Pathirana is a crucial part of CSK’s bowling lineup, and his absence is a big setback for the five-time champions.
Pathirana was retained by CSK for INR 13 crore for IPL 2025, highlighting his importance to the team. He joined the franchise in 2022 and emerged as their top bowler in 2023, taking 19 wickets and playing a key role in CSK’s fifth IPL title. In IPL 2024, he followed it up with 13 wickets, continuing his good form. His consistent performances have made him indispensable to the CSK setup.
Pathirana’s recovery is now a top priority for CSK, and fans eagerly await his return. His ability to bowl accurate yorkers and dominate the death overs makes him a game-changer, and CSK will hope to have him back soon to strengthen their bowling attack.
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