IPL 2025: Injury Scare For CSK! Matheesha Pathirana Leaves Field After Nasty Collision With Ravindra Jadeja During RCB Clash

IPL 2025: Star pacer Matheesha Pathirana suffered an injury after an awful collision with his teammate Ravindra Jadeja during the 52nd match of the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on Saturday, May 3rd.

In the fifth ball of the fourth over, Anshul Kamboj bowled a good length delivery to Jacob Bethell, who tried for a big shot it unfortunately took an edge and got over short third. Ravindra Jadeja ran backwards to take, Pathirana was also running from backward point and collided with the CSK spinner, who popped the ball out after catching it.

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Jadeja called for it and grabbed it successfully. However, Pathirana did not hear it and made a blunder.

Matheesha Pathirana Walks Off The Field For A Brief Period Of Time

Following the incident, Pathirana walked off from the field for a brief period of time to get treatment. Kamlesh Nagarkoti replaced the Sri Lankan pacer on the crease.

However, Pathirana returned back into the field after a brief period of time.

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Matheesha Pathirana's Stats In IPL

The Sri Lankan pacer has played 29 matches in IPL, picking up 44 wickets at an economy rate of 8.52, and has a bowling average of 20.30. In the ongoing season, Pathirana bagged 10 wickets in nine matches at an economy rate of 10.15.

Chennai Super Kings have performed poorly in the 18th season of the cash-rich tournament. CSK stand at the bottom of the IPL 2025 standings with just four points and have a net run rate of -1.211. The Super Kings have won just two matches and conceded eight defeats in the tournament so far.

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold the third place on the standings with 14 points and have a net run rate of +0.521. RCB are just one win away to qualify for the IPL 2025 Playoffs. The Royal Challengers won three games in their previous five fixtures.