Chennai Super Kings have found themselves in this position that is disheartening — and this time, even Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s composure and CEO Kasi Viswanathan’s optimism might not be enough to turn things around. The five-time IPL champions sit at the bottom of the table with just four points. Mathematically, they are still in contention. Realistically, though, a top-four finish appears out of reach — and even their captain seems to acknowledge it.
So, what’s gone wrong for the Yellow Brigade this season? The short answer: almost everything. But it all began at the auction table last year when they assembled a squad that lacked the necessary firepower.
Shivam Dube, expected to reprise his explosive form as “Sixer Dube,” has struggled to deliver, managing a strike rate of just 128.57 this season. He’s surrounded by batters who take their time to settle in — a luxury T20 cricket rarely affords.
CSK’s lack of aggression is glaring. They have managed only 33 sixes in seven games — just two more than Nicholas Pooran has hit alone. That stat alone speaks volumes about their struggles with power-hitting and momentum.
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