In a recent IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni attributed his team’s loss to Rajasthan Royals’ strong start in the first six overs. RR made a terrific start with Yashasvi Jaiswal (77 off 43) and Jos Buttler putting up an 86-run opening stand in just 8.2 overs, including 64 in the first six overs. Opting to bat, RR scored quite a bit above par.
Dhoni felt that CSK gave away too many runs in the first six overs, which made it difficult for them to catch up later in the game. He also mentioned that the wicket was great to bat on, which made it challenging for the CSK bowlers. Although the CSK bowlers bowled well in the middle overs, they couldn’t stop the boundaries, which had a significant impact on the game. Dhoni praised Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel, who made 15-ball 34 towards the end, for their efforts.
Although Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana gave away 48 runs in his four overs, Dhoni defended him, saying that he didn’t bowl badly and that the scorecard doesn’t reflect how well he bowled.
Winning skipper Sanju Samson was full of praise for Jaiswal, Jurel, and Devdutt Padikkal’s aggressive batting. He said that the way youngsters like Jaiswal, Devdutt, and Jurel batted was outstanding, and the mindset of attack, attack, and attack is something they will keep promoting in the dressing room.
Overall, it was a great win for Rajasthan Royals, who played with aggression and determination. The young players, especially Jaiswal, showcased their talent and potential, which bodes well for the future of Indian cricket. As for CSK, they will have to regroup and come back stronger in their upcoming matches if they want to qualify for the playoffs.