Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his views on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s performance as captain, believing it has affected his batting. Ashwin highlighted the challenges faced by Chennai Super Kings in the post-MS Dhoni era, emphasizing the need for patience during the team’s rebuilding phase.
Ashwin stressed that CSK is currently undergoing a transition period and that it is crucial for all stakeholders to understand the time required for the team’s evolution. He mentioned that the high standards associated with CSK’s legacy demand space and patience for the team to grow. Additionally, Ashwin noted that the responsibility of captaincy seems to have impacted Gaikwad’s batting performance significantly.
The match saw Sunrisers Hyderabad secure a place in the IPL 2026 playoffs with a successful chase of 181 runs. Ishan Kishan’s impressive 70 off 47 balls and Heinrich Klaasen’s aggressive 47 played pivotal roles in SRH’s victory at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.
Chennai Super Kings posted a total of 180/7, with contributions from Sanju Samson and Kartik Sharma. However, Gaikwad struggled with his form, managing only 15 runs before being dismissed by SRH captain Pat Cummins, who achieved remarkable figures of 3/28 and reached 200 T20 wickets. Young bowlers Sakib Husain and Praful Hinge also shone, each taking two wickets to bolster SRH’s playoff chances.
