Chennai: Chasing in recent home IPL matches, Chennai Super Kings are baffling to say at least.
In his second game against Royal Challengers Bangalore at MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK, in his second game, in his second game in his pursuit of 197, he decided to limit the damage with an eye on the net run-vet (NRR).
Was not very different against the script Delhi capitals On Saturday, when the Super Kings quit chasing 184 after losing Ravindra Jadeja in the 11th over.
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Even once, Vijay Shankar and MS Dhoni forced the issue during their unbeaten sixth wicket partnership of 84 runs; Although Chepack’s position was not the most difficult to bat, he opted to stroke the ball around despite the growing NRR and only went for a big hit.
While it was difficult to understand CSK’s timid view, captain Ruturaj Gikwad and head coach Stephen Fleming were adamant on trying to “take it deeply”.
“After the powerplay, we were playing a catch-up. We were far behind (necessary run-rate) and we also had a batsman less. We had Ravichandran Ashwin at number 8 and we did not have Jamie Overton. The plan was to take it as deep as possible and see if we have a chance,” Ruturaj, “Ruturaj was crushed after 25-Rutuj.
“Vijay Shankar struggled to take time out in all ways through his innings. It was difficult to see 12 to 16 overs, it was definitely difficult to get out of there. The game was slipping away from us. With intentions and various methods, we missed out,” Fleming said.
The head coach also expressed its concerns over the paletry returns of the top-order batsmen. “If you look at teams that are doing well, most of the runs are coming from their top four. We need a little more production.
Both Ruturaj and Fleming, disappointed with their team’s poor run, praised the bowlers of the capitals. “DC finally bowled well really well, he used the situation well. We could not just get that one big over.”
