IPL 2025: Would Be Very Surprised If CSK Aren't Able To Make A Turnaround, Says Shane Watson

A gloomy outlook surrounds the chatter of what's in store for five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings in the rest of IPL 2025. Die-hard supporters of the franchise have seen a less-than-ideal start to the ongoing season - their team is in ninth place with only a win against the Mumbai Indians to their credit. CSK's campaign is in serious jeopardy after a disheartening 25-run loss to Delhi Capitals at their once upon a time fortress, the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Using 17 players in four IPL 2025 games, including every one of their seven overseas cricketers getting a look in at least once, demonstrates a surprise departure from their ever-settled look.

Expressing confidence in CSK's ability to rebound, Shane Watson-the ex-Australian cricketer who memorably scored a century for the side to win the 2018 IPL final against Sunrisers Hyderabad- said he would be surprised if they don't turn things around and expects them to keep the same top-order batters they used against DC.

"Normally, after every mega auction, CSK have always really thought out and lined up all of their positions from their batting line-up, to bowling options. So to be able to see within the first four games, there being quite a few adjustments, which is very unlike CSK."

"They've always been - like when I was fortunate enough to be able to play with them, they - Stephen Fleming, and MSD (MS Dhoni) at that time - were very clear on what the roles were before the tournament started. They didn't really change that much."

"For CSK, obviously, with the auction that they had as well, there's just a few holes that they've been trying to fill. With the team that they played in the last game, actually, with Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra opening, then that just,