In New Delhi, even the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni couldn’t help Chennai Super Kings stop their losing streak. On Friday, they lost their fifth game in a row in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhoni, who used to lead Chennai to five IPL titles, returned as captain after Ruturaj Gaikwad got hurt and cannot play for the rest of the season.
Unfortunately, the change in captain didn’t help. Chennai was crushed by Kolkata Knight Riders, losing by eight wickets. They batted first but only scored 103 runs, their lowest score at home ever. Kolkata easily chased down the target with almost 10 overs left.
Chennai’s openers, Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway, didn’t take advantage of the early overs, and it showed that the middle order lacked power. After the loss, Dhoni mentioned, “Our openers aren’t the kind to hit big right away. It’s important not to panic when the score is low. Just a couple of boundaries can help keep the run rate going.”
Chennai is now at the bottom of the league, making it hard for them to qualify for the playoffs. But batting coach Mike Hussey is still hopeful. “This loss hurts a lot, but we’re not giving up,” Hussey told reporters. “In a long tournament like the IPL, getting momentum is key. Right now, we don’t have it, but things can change quickly.”
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