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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has become the target of intense fan criticism following a costly performance in their do-or-die IPL 2025 encounter against Punjab Kings (PBKS). The Sri Lankan speedster conceded 45 runs in his four overs, despite picking up two wickets, as Punjab successfully chased down a target of 191, effectively knocking the defending champions out of playoff contention.
Fans fury erupts as Matheesha Pathirana’s expensive spell costs CSK playoff spot in IPL 2025
The aftermath of the match saw a storm of reactions on social media, with a significant section of the CSK fanbase expressing their disappointment and anger towards Pathirana. Frustration levels reached a boiling point, with some users even demanding the young bowler’s removal from the squad. Worryingly, the comments like “Deport him to SriLanka ASAP” and “Drop Pathirana” began trending, highlighting the raw emotions and impatience among certain supporters regarding Pathirana’s recent form.
Pathirana, recognized for his distinctive slinging action akin to Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga, has been an integral part of CSK’s bowling lineup since his debut in 2022. His past contributions, including a notable 19-wicket haul in the 2023 season and 13 wickets in just six matches in 2024, led to his retention ahead of the current season. However, the 22-year-old has visibly struggled in the ongoing season of IPL, with opposition batters seemingly having deciphered his variations and successfully targeting him for runs.
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Remove the run mechine pathirana out of the team
— VineethKrishna (@Ashwin799352646)
Deport him to Sri Lanka ASAP
— Kumar Sourav (@AdamDhoni1)
Even if scores 300 pathirana will make it easy for opponents. Still I couldn’t understand why he is in playing XI.
— meyyappan (@meyyappanram)
Been screaming this from the start. Pathirana ain't the same guy, he's tinkered with his action too much. Ellis on the other hand is one of the most improved white ball bowlers in the last 18 months. Stop this stupid death specialist gimmick. Move on
— Hameed Zain (@HameedZain3)
Hard luck boys!!
Get Cam Green & Get rid off Pathirana. Things will be fine next season.
— SSMSD (@raajuprince)
I told at the start of season
Pathirana is gone case . We need to back our young bowlers sitting on bench for you for yrs
— ఏది అయితే ఏంటి (@EdhiAitheEnti)
if really want to play dhoni should be sidelined. must be benched Team is more important than anyone else, even it is
If wants the same team he should get
— selvaraju (@selvaraju16282)
Drop Pathirana 🙏
— 🕶️ (@jd_tweetz)
The war has Started guys in csk camp fans are waiting outside with bats , stumps hockey sticks even sluggers and their main target is pathirana.
— Sarvtej Singh (@singh_sarvtej)
Pathirana Into the Attack…🥵
Meanwhile Umpire 👇🏽😆— జనసైనిక్ 🔥 (@santoshtgm)
Pathirana ❌ Wide Rana✅
Impact player for opposition team 😭
— shankar abhi🇮🇳 (@shankarabh27418)
CSK’s bowling coach defends young Pathirana
Despite the fierce backlash from fans, CSK’s bowling coach Eric Simons offered a defense of the young pacer during the post-match press conference. While acknowledging the increased runs conceded, Simons maintained that Pathirana’s accuracy hadn’t necessarily declined. “I’m not sure that he’s less accurate. I think batters are playing him a lot better. We can certainly see a trend in the way that batters are playing against him,” Simons explained.
