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Fleming rules out change in CSK’s batting order after loss to RR
The Hindu
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might have failed in their run-chase against Rajasthan Royals (RR) but head coach Stephen Fleming said they didn’t feel the need to change the batting order as they “don’t mess with things that are going well”.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might have failed in their run-chase against Rajasthan Royals (RR) but head coach Stephen Fleming said they didn't feel the need to change the batting order as they "don't mess with things that are going well".
Set a target of 203, CSK managed 170 for six to suffer a 32-run loss, their third defeat in eight matches this IPL season.
Asked if CSK could have sent some of their big-hitters up the order, Mr. Fleming said, “The set roles are very important. (Ajinkya) Rahane has been great for us at No. 3. We don’t mess with things that are going well. It was just today we came up against a team that took the pace off the ball. We couldn’t get any real momentum in the first six overs.”
"Devon Conway, who is in outstanding form, couldn't get underway. The rhythm of the innings was slow. When we tried to catch the game up, we made mistakes," he added.
Playing at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan made 64 for no loss in the powerplay, and went on to amass 202 for five after batting first while Chennai managed just 42 for one in the first six overs.
Mr. Fleming admitted they lost the match in the powerplays, saying the opposition was "outstanding" with both the bat and ball in the first six overs.
"The first six overs, they were outstanding with the bat and the ball as well. That just set the two innings up for them," Mr. Fleming said at the press-conference.
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