‘Some of CSK’s makes were quite painful to watch’
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) slumped to their second consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League, with the 50-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the previous game followed the six-run defeat to the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday evening at Guwahati. Analysts were impressed the way the RR players had fielded and pointed out how the CSK vs RR game had highlighted the contrast in the field from both teams.
Discussing the importance of fielding in a closely-contested match like the CSK vs RR game turned out to be at the end, Ambati Rayudu emphasized how Rajasthan Royals’ sharp efforts in the field made a difference.
“Chennai Super Kings have never been known for their fielding — maybe in their earlier years — but what they’ve done in their first two matches this season has been quite poor. Dropping easy chances and struggling in the outfield — these are areas they need to address quickly. Some of CSK’s makes were quite painful to watch,” Rayudu said on JioStar after CSK’s defeat.
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“When you’re playing a close game, these one-percenters really matter. We saw quite a few incredible catches in this match—it’s rare to see that! On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings didn’t field well at all, except for maybe one or two stops in the infield. Rajasthan Royals were really up for it, and this shows that fielding is not just about having a young side—it’s about anticipation and awareness. Riyan Parag’s catch, when Shivam Dube was going strong, was a real game-changer,” Rayudu added.
