Matheesha Pathirana produced a brilliant display of athleticism to help dismiss David Warner. Chennai Super Kings’ Matheesha Pathirana took arguably the catch of the 2024 Indian Premier League season so far, as an enormous leap from the Sri Lankan pacer, followed by a one-handed stunner, resulted in the dismissal of the dangerous David Warner on Sunday.
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Matheesha Pathirana takes a one hand diving catch to dismiss David Warner who was on song tonight
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Pathirana, stationed at third man, made no mistake as he cut short the Delhi Capitals opener’s knock on 52 with an extraordinary effort. The ball, slower and pitched full from Mustafizur Rahman, seemed ripe for Warner’s signature reverse-lap shot.
With confidence, the Australian executed the shot, striking the ball cleanly. However, the placement of the shot proved to be his downfall. For more information click..