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Updated May 6, 2023 | 02:54 PM IST

Chennai Super Kings' Sri Lankan duo of Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana play chess | Photo: @ChennaiIPL

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The fans couldn't believe how they were playing the game with King out and a simple post of two countrymen playing a game has gone viral. The fans couldn't stop laughing seeing the major blunder. One of the fans wrote, "What is the king doing outside the chessboard?" Another said, "How are they even playing chess without King?"

Check out the viral post and the reactions:

The Sri Lankan duo has been at the forefront of CSK's resurgence with the ball in the last few games after the Men in Yellow made a poor start to the 2023 edition of the IPL. After being available, both Theekshana and Pathirana have been crucial to their side's chances with the ball. While Theekshana has been a touch expensive for his 7 wickets, Pathirana has bowled some quiet overs in crunch situations and has also taken crucial wickets.

The Super Kings haven't won a game in their last three encounters as they lost to Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings and their last match against the Lucknow Super Giants was washed out due to rain. With just four matches remaining, CSK need to win at least three of them to ensure qualification and Saturday will provide them an opportunity, not just to get those two points but also to do a double on the Mumbai Indians.

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CSK's Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana Play Chess; Fans Ask How Are They Playing Without the King - See Viral P - Times Now