Tuesday’s IPL fixture on the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium might be between two wounded teams: Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings.
The depth of their wounds, although, is as totally different as it comes.
Host PBKS’ 50-run loss to Rajasthan Royals would simply really feel like a small minimize in contrast to CSK’s struggles — coming off three crippling defeats (towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru, RR and Delhi Capitals).
While the PBKS batters confirmed battle of their 206-run chase regardless of dropping early wickets, Super Kings’ efforts with the bat have been tame.
CSK’s scores after the primary 10 overs in these video games had been as follows: 65 for 4 vs RCB, 74 for 3 vs RR, and 69 for 4 vs DC.
By the time Vijay Shankar (69 n.o., 54b, 5×4, 1×6) and M.S. Dhoni (30 n.o., 26b, 1×4, 1×6) obtained going towards DC, the match had gone out of CSK’s attain.
Changing the personnel, too, has not helped the five-time champion. A serious course correction is critical to beat Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS, which confirmed its would possibly with two wins in its first two outings.
The PBKS bowlers may have to step up after being the primary within the IPL to concede 200 on the venue. Only Arshdeep Singh (4-0-35-1) and Lockie Ferguson (4-0-37-2) had respectable outings as the RR willow-wielders scored closely within the dying overs.
Nehal Wadhera’s knocks within the final two video games ought to instill confidence within the PBKS ranks.
Will it’s Kings or Super Kings that get again to winning ways?
Published – April 07, 2025 07:30 pm IST
