Sreesanth praised India’s young batsman Prithvi Shaw

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New Delhi | To qualify for the playoffs, Chennai Super Kings will take on Delhi Capitals in an afternoon match on Super Saturday and later Kolkata Knight Riders will host Lucknow Super Giants in an evening encounter.

A win will confirm playoff berths for CSK and LSG while DC and KKR will look to spoil the game for the opposition teams and make things more complicated.

Former India cricketer S Sreesanth has praised young India batsman Prithvi Shaw for scoring a match-winning half-century against Punjab Kings. Shaw – who had a disappointing IPL 2023 – got his chance after sitting on the bench for almost a month.

The talented right-handed batsman made significant contributions with the bat in Dharamsala and the team management will be hoping that the Mumbaikar ends the season on a high note.

“I am very happy with Prithvi Shaw that he has got some runs to his name at the back end of the season. He will continue that against CSK as well,” Sreesanth said on Star Sports’ Cricket Live.

Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana is another youngster who will be the center of attraction in the match. The CSK pacer has done well for the Yellow Army so far and will look to play another important role in winning the team.

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes the young pacer has been put to good use by skipper MS Dhoni and is being groomed well by bowling coach Dwayne Bravo.

“Pathirana has been used brilliantly by MS Dhoni. He stops the flow of runs from his end. His unique action makes it very difficult to read his deliveries. CSK bowling coach Dwayne Bravo has guided him well and The youngsters are playing the role of Bravo for CSK.”

In the second game of the double header on Saturday, LSG will face KKR at the Eden Gardens and the Krunal Pandya-led side will face an uphill task to beat the spirited KKR.

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis – who has been on fire lately – will be the key for the Super Giants in a virtual quarter-final.

“Stoinis has the ability to single-handedly change the course of a match. The way he hits yorkers for sixes also proves the power he wields. He is a very intelligent batsman and plays according to the situation.

KKR would be hoping to end their last league game on a high. Victory will be on the mind of Nitish Rana & Co. as they play at home for the last time in this edition. In Rinku Singh – who has been in search this IPL 2023 – he has found a new finisher.

–IANS

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