He made this observation while analysing the Chennai-based franchise’s IPL 2020 defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC) in a video shared on his YouTube channel.
Aakash Chopra pointed out that CSK were playing with just the five bowlers in their playing XI because of the issues with their batting. These have been accentuated by Ambati Rayudu’s absence and MS Dhoni not yet reaching prime form.
He added that MS Dhoni is not confident of playing six bowlers as some of the top-order batsmen are not amongst the runs.
The reputed commentator observed that going in with only five bowling options has hurt CSK as they do not have a fallback option for Ravindra Jadeja, who has been quite expensive in the three matches so far.
Aakash Chopra on CSK’s batting woes
While talking about CSK’s batting, Aakash Chopra opined that MS Dhoni’s batting slot is understandable considering the positions the other batsmen need to bat at.
The former KKR player pointed out that CSK’s top-order batsmen - barring Faf du Plessis - have been found wanting, with Suresh Raina’s absence clearly felt.
On the bowling front, the 43-year-old observed that Harbhajan Singh’s presence would have helped CSK, and added that Imran Tahir cannot be accommodated considering the balance of the playing XI.
While highlighting that Josh Hazlewood was a good inclusion and Sam Curran has been delivering the goods, Aakash Chopra signed off by stating that CSK are in a spot of bother currently.
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Chennai Super Kings have not had the most auspicious start to their campaign in IPL 2020. Although they won their first match, they have dished out a couple of disappointing performances thereafter. They will have to pull up their socks quickly if they do not want to fall too far behind in the race for the playoff spots.
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