Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming gave confidence to his batting order, which came under heavy criticism after a disappointing show against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during his IPL 2025 encounter on Friday.
In the last 17 years, the expectations from the hosts were high, entering the conflict with an unbeaten record against RCB in Chennai. But five -time champion RCB’s total was reduced by 50 runs from 196/7.
But more than the loss, it was CSK’s batting approach that was being questioned. Stephen FlemingThe longest serving head coach of an IPL team, CSK, in his case, made a bold claim after his team’s defeat RCB – His first at MA Chidambaram Stadium in 17 years.
In response to a reporter’s question about his approach in chase, the former New Zealand captain asked everyone to see the final result. “You talk about shelling. We have got shelling in every way. I do not understand this question. Just because we do not swing from the ball number 1 and do some luck, just go on our way, just look at the end, just look at the end, which wins it. It is a positive brand of cricket. Do not give us a positive brand.
Ruturaj Gikwar’s batting position in the spotlight
During the chase, Rachin Ravindra (31 runs 31) was the only top-order batsman for CSK to cross 10 runs. The batting forms of two senior Indian batsmen – Rahul Tripathi and Deepak Hooda are particularly related. Rahul Tripathi and Deepak Hooda, two right -handed handlers with Bharat Cap have scored just seven runs in two matches each.
Deepak Hooda is an average of 11.24 from 23 innings in the IPL since 2023, while Rahul Tripathi has scored 445 runs in 21 innings at an average of 22.3.
The decision to open up with Rahul Tripathi instead of Ruturaj Gikwad has also come under the scanner, seeing the captain’s success as a opener in his last two title winning campaigns. Ruturaj Gikwad scored 635 runs and won Orange cap Scored 590 runs in 2021 and in 2023 seasons of IPL.
What’s next for CSK?
The CSK is in action on Sunday (March 30), who is playing the role of Rajasthan Royals in the later second house site – Guwahati. In this season, Rajasthan Royals have won their two matches so far.
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