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CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's Blunt Admission After Big Loss To RCB: "It Cost Us..."

Following his team's loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed that 170 runs was a "par total" on the Chepauk surface and dropped catches, some extra boundaries costed them the game. Tight bowling spells from pacers Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secure a 50-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Chepauk Stadium on Thursday.

Virender Sehwag's Brutal Dig Amid MS Dhoni Batting Order Debate: "Jaldi Aa Gaye..."

In the aftermath of Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s 50-run loss to rivals Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), former captain MS Dhoni's batting order has sparked a big debate. Dhoni, who came out to bat at no. 9, hit an unbeaten 30 off just 16, but his knock had no relevance as RCB cruised to a crushing win. While Dhoni has limited his batting time over the past few seasons, in terms of the amount of deliveries he faces, fans and experts were not happy with the 43-year-old batting behind the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran and Ravichandran Ashwin.

Despite Loss vs RCB, Chennai Super Kings All-Rounder Ravichandran Ashwin Surpasses Sunil Narine To Become...

Ravichandran Ashwin, the former Indian spinner, has surpassed Sunil Narine to become the fifth-highest wicket-taker of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Ashwin achieved this milestone after dismissing Devdutt Padikkal during the clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday, moving ahead of Narine, who has 181 wickets in the IPL. Ashwin now has 182 wickets in 214 matches, with an average of 29.79 and an economy of 7.13. He played a vital role in CSK's championship victories in 2010 and 2011.

As Nicholas Pooran Takes IPL 2025 By Storm, Gautam Gambhir's Auction Masterstroke Comes To Light

Nicholas Pooran is on fire in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) star is currently justifying every penny of his Rs 21 crore retention fee, having slammed 145 runs in two games at a ridiculous strike-rate of 258.93. While the stylish left-hander is arguably the best T20 batter in the world right now, he wasn't held in such high regard when LSG shelled out Rs 16 crore for him ahead of IPL 2023, under the mentorship and guidance of Gautam Gambhir. Now, however, Gambhir's decision is proving to be a masterstroke.

"Energy Is Always Great At RCB": Josh Hazlewood After Big Win vs CSK

After Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs in the 8th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expressed his feelings in the post-match presentation. Hazlewood expressed his satisfaction with both his personal performance and the team's overall display, highlighting their ability to adapt to different playing conditions. He also credited the team's energy and the addition of left-arm bowler Yash Dayal for their success.

"Never Differentiated Between Yuvraj Singh And MS Dhoni": Yograj Singh's Stunning U-Turn

Yograj Singh, father of legendary India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, is never one to shy away from a bold statement. In particular, Yograj has often commented about MS Dhoni and how Yuvraj's India career was hampered due to Dhoni's captaincy. Earlier, Yograj had stated that he would "never forgive" Dhoni for shortening his son's career at the highest level. Now, however, Yograj has come out with a contrasting statement, stating that he has never differentiated between Yuvraj and other Indian cricketers, not even Dhoni.

Virat Kohli Gets Hit On Helmet By Matheesha Pathirana, Hits A Six On Next Ball. His Fiery Reaction Viral

Virat Kohli could not get going as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their second game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. RCB's talisman struggled, scoring 31 off 30 balls, despite the team managing a healthy first innings total of 196. The only memorable moment of Kohli's knock came when he smashed CSK pacer Matheesha Pathirana for a six and a four right after being hit on the helmet by a bouncer from the Sri Lankan.

"Lowest Point": Internet Slams MS Dhoni For Batting At No. 9 For CSK Against RCB

MS Dhoni came out to bat at No. 9 for Chennai Super Kings but it was a case of too little too late as his side slumped to a 50-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. Chasing 197, CSK kept losing wickets at regular intervals and Shivam Dube was dismissed in the 13th over, the expectation was that Dhoni will come out to bat. However, it was R Ashwin who joined Ravindra Jadeja out in the middle and by the time Dhoni came out in the 16th over, the match was almost out of CSK's hands. The ex-India captain remained unbeaten on 30 off 16 balls but it made no difference to his team's fortunes. The fans were not happy with Dhoni coming out to bat so late and they took to social media to express their views.

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CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's Blunt Admission After Big Loss To RCB: "It Cost Us..."

Virender Sehwag's Brutal Dig Amid MS Dhoni Batting Order Debate: "Jaldi Aa Gaye..."

Despite Loss vs RCB, Chennai Super Kings All-Rounder Ravichandran Ashwin Surpasses Sunil Narine To Become...

As Nicholas Pooran Takes IPL 2025 By Storm, Gautam Gambhir's Auction Masterstroke Comes To Light

"Energy Is Always Great At RCB": Josh Hazlewood After Big Win vs CSK

"Never Differentiated Between Yuvraj Singh And MS Dhoni": Yograj Singh's Stunning U-Turn

Virat Kohli Gets Hit On Helmet By Matheesha Pathirana, Hits A Six On Next Ball. His Fiery Reaction Viral

"Lowest Point": Internet Slams MS Dhoni For Batting At No. 9 For CSK Against RCB