New Delhi. Chennai Super Kings, who have been running fast in the first half of IPL 2024, seem to be derailing in the second half. CSK’s pace attack, led by MS Dhoni and captained by Ruturaj Gaekwad, has suddenly started to look weak. Reason- It has three fast bowlers, who could not be included in the playing eleven due to various reasons.
Chennai Super Kings faced defeat against Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. There were two reasons for this defeat. The first team batsmen could not score big. Another reason can be considered the availability of fast bowlers in the team. Mathisha Pathira did not play in this match due to injury. Deepak Chahar could bowl only 2 balls and was out due to muscle spasm. The regular bowler’s departure suddenly weakened Chennai’s bowling, which the Punjab batsmen took full advantage of.
Chennai Super Kings now have 10 points from 10 matches in the points table. They need to win at least 3 of the remaining 4 matches to keep their hopes of making the playoffs alive. However, his path does not seem easy. The reason for this is that the pace bowling of the team has suddenly been disrupted.
Mustafizur Rahman, who has been performing brilliantly for Chennai Super Kings, has left the IPL and returned home. Now he will play for his national team Bangladesh. Indian fast bowler Deepak Chahar is injured. CSK coach Stephen Fleming has admitted that his injury could be serious. The third blow to CSK is the injury of Mathisha Pathirana. The Sri Lankan fast bowler had a brilliant performance in IPL 2024, but now he is also injured.
How many options does Chennai have?
Chennai Super Kings still have to play at least 4 matches in IPL 2024. If Deepak Chahar and Pathirana are not fit, Chennai’s pace attack may fall on the shoulders of Richard Gleeson, Shardul Thakur and Tushar Pandey. Gleeson made his IPL debut only a day ago, but the way he bowled makes sure that Chennai can count on him. The team also has two options in the form of Mukesh Chaudhary, Simarjeet Singh and Rajvardhan Hungergekar.
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Tags: Chennai Super Kings, Deepak Chahar, IPL 2024, IPL Playoffs
First published: May 2, 2024, 16:41 IST