"Over-Concerned": After 3 Defeats In A Row, Dejected CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad Blasts Team

Following the loss against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad opened up on the reason behind the loss in the 17th encounter of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Standout spells from spinners Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav choked the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) scoring rate as the Delhi Capitals (DC) continued their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a 24-run win at Chepauk Stadium on Saturday.

With this win, DC is at the top of the points table with three wins in three games. On the other hand, with just one win and three losses, CSK has slid down to the eighth spot.

"Since the last few games, it's not going our way. We are trying to improve, trying our best, but not going our way. Lost too many wickets. (Powerplay) It's a major concern even in the bowling department. We are giving away 15-20 runs extra or losing too many wickets. We are trying, but it's just not happening. (On the team's struggles) I just think that whoever is bowling in powerplay is slightly over-concerned or tentative. And with the bat you don't want to lose an extra wicket, but it's just about being positive," Ruturaj Gaikwad said while speaking in the post-match presentation

"I think it's about being on the back foot and not being on the toes. Everyone needs to come together to make things happen. We need to make things happen. (About lack of intent today) Since Powerplay, we have always been playing catch-up games. We were too far behind, and we only had one batter left. DC bowled really well and used the conditions really well. Even when Shivam (Dube) was batting, we were looking for momentum, but it