CSK suffered their first home loss to the Royal Challengers since 2008. The Chepauk pitch appeared to favor seamers over spinners on Friday, March 28. The Super Kings conceded 196 runs after opting to bowl first. In response, the home team failed to chase down the target and suffered a heavy 50-run defeat.
"Well, as we've been telling you for a number of years, there was no home advantage at Chepauk," Fleming said after CSK suffered their biggest defeat at home.
It's Not the Old Chepauk - Stephen Fleming
The former New Zealand skipper pointed out that there was a time when the team could play four specialist spinners at Chepauk. He added that they must put in extra effort to assess the changing pitch conditions, which have become unpredictable.
CSK's spin trio of Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja was expected to be a major threat. However, only Noor delivered, picking up three wickets. Jadeja went wicketless, conceding 37 runs in his three overs, while Ashwin managed just one wicket for 22 runs in his two-over spell.
We Have Firepower All the Way Through - Stephen Fleming
Stephen Fleming was questioned about CSK’s batting approach in the same press conference. He added that the team possesses as much firepower as any other side. Fleming assured that CSK plays an aggressive brand of cricket and should not be underestimated.
The Super Kings are currently in seventh place on the points table, with their net run rate taking a hit after the heavy defeat. They will aim to bounce back when they take on the Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, March 30.
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