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IPL 2025: Pujara questions CSK's pitch strategy after Fleming's remark

Indian Test legend Cheteshwar Pujara believes that Chennai Super Kings is "one franchise" that has always prepared tracks at the Chepauk as per its strengths and hence finds it difficult to digest head coach Stephen Fleming's comment of "not having any home advantage". CSK suffered their heaviest home defeat while chasing, losing by 50 runs to Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Pujara, who was with the franchise for a season in 2021, also indicated that CSK middle-order comprising Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran and Mahendra Singh Dhoni might have to shoulder more responsibility. "... at CSK, you can't complain. It's one franchise where they've been preparing pitches according to their strengths. If he's (Fleming) saying that [there is no home advantage, they don't have a say, then I'm quite surprised," Pujara told ESPNCricinfo. Pujara said that the legacy franchises like Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders always get what they want in te

Shane Watson believes MS Dhoni should be promoted in batting order

Baffled by some of the tactics of Chennai Super Kings in their clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said he does not understand why MS Dhoni continues to bat lower down the order. CSK suffered a heavy 50-run defeat while chasing a stiff 197-run target and Watson also felt that skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad should have opened the innings. Dhoni came to bat at number nine as Ravichandran Ashwin was sent ahead of him. He smashed the RCB bowlers all around the park for an unbeaten 30 off 16 balls but the effort went in vain as it came too late. The match was as good as over before Dhoni came to the crease. "This is exactly what CSK fans come to see -- 30 off 16 deliveries from Dhoni. I would have absolutely loved to see him come up the order. In my opinion, he should have batted ahead of Ashwin," Watson, who is a JioStar expert, said. "Given the game situation, Dhoni could have played like this for another 15 balls. Over the last couple of year

IPL 2025: RCB's approach key to historic win vs Chennai - Aakash Chopra

Watson stressed that CSK's batting order appeared unbalanced, with players like Deepak Hooda and Sam Curran failing to make a significant impact in positions that didn't suit them.

IPL 2025: Controversies cloud first week of action; Check full list

The latest controversy of IPL 2025 involved a violent altercation among fans during the Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) match in Guwahati

Fans' obsession for Dhoni is strange, does not serve game well: Rayudu

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu says the phenomenal support Mahendra Singh Dhoni enjoys from the CSK fans has gradually morphed into an unhealthy obsession which is daunting for other batters to handle as the crowd is always anticipating their early dismissal so that they can see their 'Thala' bat. Rayudu said the fans' support is first for Dhoni and then for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and probably in future it may hurt the team's branding which has always revolved around one man. "It is quite daunting if you're a newcomer. It's quite loud. The support is phenomenal. But, as you go on and play, then you realise they are MS Dhoni fans before they are CSK fans," Rayudu told ESPNcricinfo. "It is quite evident, and rightly so, because that's the way the team has been set up and built over the years. He's rightly named Thala (leader) and he has been calling the shots in CSK, and it's come to a stage where people are madly in awe and in love of what he's done for CSK." The 43-year-old .

CSK vs RCB HIGHLIGHTS IPL 2025: RCB breach fortress Chepauk after 17 years, beat CSK by 50 runs

The live streaming for the Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL match will be available on the JioHotstar app.

IPL 2025: Anti-Dhoni memes flood social media after RCB win over CSK

Though Dhoni has a crazy fan base, he has been facing criticism over his choice of batting position whenever Chennai Super Kings lose early wickets in IPL match

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni's lightning stumping leaves Salt stunned | Watch video

MS Dhoni earlier on Sunday showcased his lightning-fast glovework with a sharp stumping of Mumbai Indians captain Suryakumar Yadav

IPL 2025: CSK vs RCB Playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

Jio Hotstar app and website will provide the live streaming of the CSK vs RCB match.

IPL 2025: CSK vs RCB Playing 11; Gaikwad and Patidar's captaincy record

Royal Challengers Bengaluru began their season with an impressive win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.

IPL 2025 live streaming: Where to watch CSK vs RCB cricket match live?

Star Sports Network in India will telecast the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

IPL 2025: CSK vs RCB head-to-head record, key toss stats in Chennai

Out of 33 encounters between CSK and RCB in the IPL, CSK lead quite comfortably with 21 victories to RCB's 11 wins so far.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Chennai pitch report and Chepauk Stadium's key stats

Chennai Super Kings have a strong record at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, with 52 wins out of 76 matches. Key stats at Chepauk Stadium since 2024 in T20s: Matches - 11, Bat 1st Won - 3, Bat 2nd Won - 8

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli is constantly looking to improve his game - Karthik

Virat Kohli's exemplary work ethic continues to serve as a source of inspiration for his teammates and the Indian superstar remains committed to raising the bar for himself, said RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik on Thursday. Karthik, a former RCB player who retired after the last IPL edition, said Kohli remains as hungry as ever "Even today, just now as I came out, he wanted to work on one more shot. At this point in time, to work on one more shot tells you the hunger that he has in his mindset," the former India wicketkeeper-batter said on the ever of RCB versus CSK clash. "He wants to just improve and keep raising the bar. So, he is a special player. And at this point in time, the way I see it, he is batting as confidently and as well as he has ever done in the IPL." Karthik also played down his recent struggles against spin. "He's coming on some serious runs in the Champions Trophy. He's batted well in the recent past against spin, especially in white-ball cricket. So, I don't

Relive top five memorable CSK vs RCB cricket matches in IPL over the years

Matches between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have always been highly anticipated, with both franchises boasting passionate fanbases.

Ruturaj Gaikwad excited for IPL 2025 clash with RCB and Virat Kohli

Gaikwad particularly highlighted the challenge of going up against RCB's new captain, Rajat Patidar, and the legendary Virat Kohli, making it a highly anticipated clash.

MS Dhoni defends impact player rule in IPL, calls it part of evolution

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was not quite convinced about the need for the Impact Player rule when it was first introduced in the IPL but now sees it as a part of T20 cricket's evolution. The 43-year-old, who remains a talismanic figure for the Chennai Super Kings despite relinquishing captaincy last year, said he does not consider himself an Impact Player as he remains the first-choice wicketkeeper of his side. "When this rule was implemented, I felt it wasn't really needed at that time. In a way, it helps me, but at the same time, it doesn't. I still do my wicket-keeping, so I am not an impact player," Dhoni told 'JioStar'. "I have to be involved in the game. A lot of people say the rule has led to more high-scoring games. I believe it's more due to the conditions and the comfort level of players," he added. The rule has been criticised by the likes of India's Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, both of whom believe that it can affe

IPL 2025: Dhoni could still score a fifty for CSK at the age of 50 - Sidhu

It was the sweetest and most heartwarming sight when Dhoni walked up to young Vignesh, patted him on the back, and encouraged him, says former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu

IPL 2025: Ball tampering controversy - here's what happened in CSK-MI match

The incident has fans recall the unwanted past of the Yellow Army when they were suspended from the IPL for two years back in 2015

IPL 2025 live streaming: Where to watch CSK vs MI cricket match live?

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on their app and website.