3 Changes Chennai Super Kings should make to get back to winning ways. The article suggests three necessary changes for Chennai Super Kings to prepare for their upcoming IPL match in 2024.
The CSK were given a rude awakening when the Lucknow Super Giants cruised to an easy victory on Friday. The home team won by eight wickets with one over remaining, earning two important points.
The Chennai Super Kings’ bowling unit crumbled under the pressure of the LSG openers. KL Rahul, in particular, was in a punishing mood, scoring 82 runs to help his team move up to fifth in the table.
Some of the Chennai Super Kings batters and bowlers had a bad day because nothing went their way. With the exception of Ravindra Jadeja’s form and some late-order hitting from MS Dhoni, the team appeared flat and uninspired against a hot LSG side.
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Here are three changes that the CSK should consider before their next match.
3. Time to drop Rachin Ravindra for Maheesh Theekshana or Mitchell Santner
Rachin Ravindra has struggled for runs since scoring 83 in his first two IPL 2024 games. The 24-year-old has only scored 50 runs in his next five matches and was dismissed for a first-ball duck on Friday.
The time has come for CSK to draft Maheesh Theekshana, as they appear to be short on spinning options. Ruturaj Gaikwad can return to the top of the lineup to replace Rachin Ravindra. The other option is Mitchell Santner’s left-arm spin, which appears to be perpetually warming the benches for his team.
2. Deepak Chahar and his dwindling form a massive concern
Deepak Chahar replaced Shardul Thakur, who had played in the previous few games. The 31-year-old’sbowlingperformance was below par, as he went wicketless in three overs.
Deepak Chahar has played five games this season and taken only four wickets. This is in stark contrast to his bowling talent, as his wicket-taking form has deteriorated this season.
1. Better fielding needed on CSK
Over the years, the Chennai Super Kings have been blessed with some exceptional fielders. Several names come to mind, including Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, and Dwayne Bravo. When MS Dhoni was captain, he wanted his team to be the best fielding unit on the pitch.
On Friday, the men in yellow appeared to be a shell of their former selves, with far too many fielding errors. Matheesha Pathirana dropped an easy catch, and Mustafizur Rahman was seen escorting the ball to the ropes rather than attempting to stop a boundary. If the Chennai Super Kings are to regain their former glory, they must improve their fielding performance.
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