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Aakash Chopra believes that if Chennai has to register a win against Kolkata then it is very important for them to play both Mustafizur Rahman and Mathisha Pathirana.
Today i.e. on 8th April, a great match of the Indian Premier League 2024 will be played between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both the teams would definitely like to win this match. Talking about Kolkata Knight Riders, they have played three matches so far this season and have won all three.
Kolkata team is currently at second position in the points table of IPL 2024 with 6 points. Talking about Chennai team, they have played four matches so far this season, out of which they have won two while the team has faced defeat in two. With four points, Chennai Super Kings are at the fourth position in the points table of IPL 2024. Former player and famous commentator Aakash Chopra believes that if Chennai has to register a win against Kolkata then it is very important to play both Mustafizur Rahman and Mathisha Pathirana.
Mustafizur Rahman has taken 7 wickets in three matches in IPL 2024. Currently, the experienced fast bowler is at second position in the list of best wicket takers of IPL 2024. Mathisha Pathirana has also bowled well in this season of IPL so far.
According to India Today, Aakash Chopra said, ‘I think both Mustafizur and Mathisha Pathirana will play and my full focus will be on these two players. Mustafizur can leave his mark well in Chennai because he also bowls slow balls very well. Rahman was not available in the last match and Chennai missed him a lot.
I will also focus a lot on Mathisha Pathirana: Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra further said, ‘The second bowler on whom I will have full focus is Mathisha Pathirana. Many sixes have been hit in this tournament. However, you will remember Pathirana’s catch and two wickets in one over very well. If you want to stop Andre Russell and Rinku Singh, then it is very important to include Mathisha Pathirana in the playing XI.
Chennai’s record at home has been very good and the team would like to register a win against Kolkata Knight Riders as well. Talking about Kolkata, the team is in very good form at the moment and they would like to continue their same form against Chennai also.
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