Matheesha Pathirana clueless about his retention but predicts CSK to win IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana predicted the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side to be the winners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He said that he doesn't know if he will be part of the team next year but the franchise will win.

Matheesha Pathirana has been one of the key performers for the Chennai Super Kings in the last few years. The Sri Lanka fast bowler, who is known as Baby Malinga, has been exceptional for the team with the ball and is one of the main reasons why the franchise has been good with the ball in death overs.

Matheesha Pathirana has been one of the best death bowlers in the Indian Premier League for the last few years. The fast bowler is known for bowling pinpoint yorkers at the death. He has been the main reason behind the success of the franchise.

Matheesha Pathirana joined Chennai Super Kings in 2022 and, since then, has been an integral part of the team, contributing massively to the team's success. He was one of the shining lights for the team in the 2023 edition, which was won by the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side under the leadership of MS Dhoni.

Matheesha Pathirana picked 19 wickets at an average of under 20 and an economy of 8.01 in 12 outings. He helped his team win the games from tough situations and took them to victory. With the way MS Dhoni used him, it was sensational to see as he repaid the faith perfectly.

The IPL 2025 is now all set to see a mega auction taking place. So far, there hasn't been any clarity on how many players the franchise will be allowed to retain. There's no clarity as to whether Matheesha Pathirana will be part of the Chennai Super Kings in the next edition or not, but he is confident that the team will win.

Speaking during an event, Matheesha Pathirana backed Chennai Super Kings to win the IPL 2024. He said: "I think (in) 2025, if I'll be there or not, CSK will be champions."

I don't know next year I'll be there or not but CSK will be IPL'2025 champions!💛

~Matheesha Pathirana

Now who'll tell him that he'll be our first overseas retention, Lol😹💥pic.twitter.com/0ozvu8OCjS

— Hustler (@HustlerCSK) July 26, 2024

Matheesha Pathirana to play a crucial role for Sri Lanka against India

Matheesha Pathirana will now be seen in action when the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team will be locking horns with India. The two teams will be playing each other in the three-match T20I series, and after that, they will be crossing swords with each other in the three-match ODI series.

The first match of the series between India and Sri Lanka will be played on 27th July, followed by the last two games slated to take place on 28th and 30th July, respectively. Following that ODIs will begin on 2nd August, with the second and third games to be played on 4th and 7th August, respectively.

Matheesha Pathirana will be playing an important role for Sri Lanka National Cricket Team. The fast bowler has been the key player for Sri Lanka in the past few months. He would be hoping to carry his good form and help his team win the series.