IPL 2025, RR vs CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad blames poor starts for successive defeats
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Indian Premier League 2025, IPL season 18: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad comments on team’s second consecutive loss
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad blamed their poor starts and fielding lapses as key reasons behind their six-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL on Sunday (March 30, 2025), marking their second consecutive loss.
Nitish Rana’s blistering 36-ball 81, combined with Wanindu Hasaranga’s four-wicket haul, powered Rajasthan Royals to a hard-fought win at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday (March 30, 2025).
Chasing 183, CSK lost Rachin Ravindra for duck while Rahul Tripathi got out after the power play as they finished at 176/6. They had lost their last match at home to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a first in 17 years.
“We haven't been getting good starts, but once we do, things will be different,” Gaikwad admitted at the post-match presentation. “We also conceded 8-10 extra runs through misfields, and that’s something we need to improve.”
Gaikwad’s valiant 63 anchored the chase, but with wickets falling at regular intervals, CSK couldn’t cross the line.
On batting at No. 3, the CSK captain explained that it was a pre-planned strategy.
“Over the years, Ajinkya batted at three while Rayudu handled the middle overs. We thought it would be better if I came in later to steady things, while Tripathi could attack upfront.
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