CSK fans were left stunned as their team lost to RCB at home. What made it worse? Dropped catches, poor fielding, and below-par batting.
The champions looked far from their best while RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, sent a strong message to the league. This wasn’t just a win—it was a statement!
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If there was one major reason for CSK’s downfall, it was their fielding. Three dropped catches, all of them off RCB skipper Rajat Patidar, proved to be the turning point.
On a pitch where runs weren’t easy to come by, these mistakes cost CSK dearly. Add to that, their powerplay batting was disastrous—just 30 runs, the lowest for them in this IPL.
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Josh Hazlewood was on fire, ripping through CSK’s batting with three crucial wickets. His disciplined bowling ensured CSK never got any momentum.
But the real tactical blunder came later—why was Dhoni sent in after Ravichandran Ashwin?
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The legendary finisher who thrives under pressure was held back when CSK needed stability the most. By the time he arrived, the damage was already done.
If Rajat Patidar’s steady knock frustrated CSK, it was Tim David who delivered the knockout punch.
His explosive finishing in the death overs sealed the game for RCB, proving why he’s one of the most feared hitters in the league.
This RCB side looks different—well-balanced, composed, and capable of taking down big teams. If their bowling continues to click like this, they are serious contenders this season.
RCB for the first time in history wins their first 2 matches of the season, marking a strong start and showing their intent to dominate this IPL.
This is a wake-up call for CSK. Their fielding was sloppy, their batting lacked intent, and their strategy seemed confused.
If they want to bounce back, they need to fix their opening pair, get their middle order in order, and most importantly, grab those crucial catches.
Meanwhile, RCB looks stronger than ever—taking down a Dhoni-led team in their own backyard is no small feat!
RCB won at CSK’s home ground after 2008 today, and now RCB is looking dangerous.
At the end, despite CSK’s loss, Dhoni hit two sixes in a way to at least satisfy his fans.
