Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will likely be with out the companies of Deepak Chahar and Ben Stokes for just a few video games in Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL 2023). However, CSK skipper MS Dhoni has obtained a major increase with the addition of Sri Lankan duo Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana to the squad. With CSK struggling within the bowling division, the presence of the 2 younger Sri Lankan gamers could possibly be a game-changer for the staff.
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Theeskshana and Pathirana had been unable to affix CSK initially on account of their involvement within the New Zealand sequence. After the sequence concluded on April ninth, the duo joined the remainder of the CSK squad in India. With Chahar out with a hamstring harm and Stokes recovering from a toe harm, Theekshana and Pathirana can present much-needed assist within the bowling division.
CSK has performed three video games up to now within the IPL 2023 season, profitable two video games in opposition to MI and LSG, and shedding one recreation in opposition to GT. The win in opposition to LSG was notably memorable because the staff had a contented homecoming at Chepauk. Dhoni thrilled the group with two large sixes within the final over, and the staff gained a detailed recreation in opposition to LSG, delighting their followers.
Now, the four-time IPL champions will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Wednesday, and CSK will likely be wanting to repeat their profitable efficiency in opposition to the Royals. The Sanju Samson-led facet has additionally performed three video games, profitable two and shedding one. In their final recreation, they recorded a thumping win in opposition to DC, with their batting lineup firing on all cylinders. A victory for both of CSK or RR on this upcoming recreation will give the facet a pleasant momentum heading into the remainder of the match.
With Theekshana and Pathirana becoming a member of the squad, CSK will likely be assured of their probabilities of repeating their profitable kind in opposition to RR. It stays to be seen whether or not they can proceed their success with out the likes of Chahar and Stokes, however Dhoni and his staff will likely be able to struggle tooth and nail to safe a win.
