MI vs CSK IPL 2024 Match Report: Pathirana's 4-wicket haul seals CSK's 20-run victory as Mumbai Indians stumble

Pathirana shines with four wickets

Chennai Super Kings won by 20 runs despite Rohit's century for the Mumbai Indians. In this clash of giants, Chennai secured a crucial victory, claiming their first away points and registering their fourth win in six matches. Matheesha Pathirana's outstanding bowling dismantled Mumbai's batting lineup, as he claimed four wickets, supported by Tushar Deshpande and Mustafizur Rahman, who took one wicket each.

Mumbai Faltered

Mumbai's loss against Chennai disappoints as they faltered from a strong position. Despite a good start with the bat, they failed to capitalise, letting Chennai post 206 runs. Rohit Sharma's century and contributions from Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma weren't enough as they stumbled in the death overs. Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten.

Mumbai Indians saw Gerald Coetzee, Shreyas Gopal, and Hardik Pandya claim one wicket each, while Romario Shepherd struggled, giving away 33 runs in just two overs.

Impressive show by Shivam and Gaikwad

Earlier, In Sunday's IPL clash against the Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings' top-order duo Shivam Dube and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad blazed impressive half-centuries, propelling their team to a commanding 206/4 total.

Dube remained unbeaten with a brisk 66 off 38 deliveries, while Gaikwad powered to a 69 off 40 balls, smashing five sixes. Their partnership of 90 runs followed the early dismissals of CSK's openers Rahul (5) and Ravindra (21).

Pathirana's brilliant bowling performance

Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana starred with four wickets as Chennai Super Kings clinched a 20-run victory over Mumbai Indians, despite Rohit Sharma's unbeaten century. Pathirana's figures of 4 for 28 dented Mumbai's chase of 206/4, restricting them to 186/6. Chennai's win marked their fourth victory in six matches.