Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) tough patch continues within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they succumbed to a fourth straight defeat on Friday. The defending champions had been overwhelmed by Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets after which they’re reeling at backside of the factors desk; on the 10th place with zero factors.
The four-time IPL champions are struggling large time throughout all departments. Their trusted opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who gained the Orange Cap final season, has been struggling to get runs. In 4 video games up to now, he has managed the scores of 0, 1, 1, and 16 respectively. His opening companion Robin Uthappa scored a superb half-century towards the Lucknow Super Giants however after that, it has been troublesome for him to stay amongst runs.
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On the opposite hand, the absence of Deepak Chahar has deeply affected their bowling assault. Their bowlers have managed to scalp a complete of 18 wickets in 4 matches. They picked essentially the most variety of wickets – 8 – towards Punjab Kings whereas the least – 2 – towards SRH.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has opined that CSK could not have a wicket-taking bowler within the arsenal however the lack of firepower within the top-order can also be hurting them on this season.
“They miss a wicket-taker in the powerplay. Plus, Ruturaj and Uthappa not scoring. If one of your top four does not bat for 14 or 15 overs it’s going to be very hard,” Jaffer mentioned on ESPNCricinfo.
The former Indian cricketer additional highlighted the absence of Faf du Plessis within the CSK line-up who’s now efficiently main the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) within the IPL 2022.
“Du Plessis did a wonderful job with Gaikwad because of which their three, four and five could bat freely and that is not happening this year. That is why they are not able to put up the total they want to put and help their bowling defend their total,” mentioned Jaffer.
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