Chennai Super Kings (CSK)led by Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwadsuffered their fifth defeat IPL season 2024this time at their home stadium in Chepauk, where Punjab Kings (PBKS) claimed a seven-wicket win on Wednesday (May 1).
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s throwing problems
In the post-match presentation, Ruturaj humorously lamented his poor throwing record and jokingly asked what he needed to do to turn the fortunes in his favour. Ruturaj has lost a throw the most times this season and has won just once in 10 games. Even in this game, his team was sent to bat first Sam Curranwhich ultimately turned out to be the right decision.
“50-60 is close, to be honest. When we batted first, the pitch wasn’t great and the dew was still there. [Toss] I practiced a lot. I threw it in the match. I win in training but not in matches. What to do. I’m really under pressure when I’m throwing, not when I’m playing.” Ruturaj said.
Most Shots Lost by a Captain in IPL Season:
☆ Sanju Samson – 13 (2022)
☆ MS Dhoni – 12 (2012)
☆ MS Dhoni – 11 (2008)
☆ Ruturaj Gaikwad – 9 (2024) So far“All but Ruturaj Gaikwad lost IPL finals this season”. pic.twitter.com/Lo9R5v96sa
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) May 1, 2024
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The batting forces of CSK are struggling against the spinners of PBKS
When the Chennai batters were sent to bat, they struggled to find momentum against Punjab’s spinners, particularly the left-arm spinner Harpreet Brarwho maintained tight lines and grabbed the crucial wicket of an in-form batsman Shivam Dubey. Right arm leg spinner Rahul Chahar He also made an impact by taking two wickets while conceding just 16 runs in his four-over game.
His masterful bowling even tamed the usually explosive MS Dhoni in the penultimate round. Only Ruturaj managed to reach the 50-plus mark by scoring 62 runs off 48 balls, smashing five boundaries and two sixes and leading his side to a fighting score of 162/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
The steady response from PBKS
In response, PBKS didn’t get off to a dream start as an impact player Prabhsimran Singh struggled to play freely and eventually fell prey to the IPL debutant Richard Gleeson. However, Jonny Bairstow And Rilee Rossouw steadied the innings and added a crucial 64 runs for the second wicket. Even after their layoffs, Curran and young talent remained Shashank Singh continued the momentum and eventually secured a seven-wicket win over CSK. With this win, PBKS became the first team since Mumbai Indians (MI) defeating defending champions CSK five times in a row.
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