It was a run feast at Sharjah in the match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday. After witnessing 416 runs being scored in 40 overs and 33 sixes in total, fans would have surely been entertained with the quality of cricket and some clean power hitting displayed.  However, the inaugural season champions RR got the better of the three-times champions CSK despite not having the services of two important match-winners, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes.

CSK&#8217;s defeat has left a lot of unanswered questions for the fans. Faf du Plessis tried his best to take the yellow army over the line but to no avail. Chennai was playing without their hero of the first game against MI, Ambati Rayudu, and the batting-order looked quite vulnerable without him.

Moving forward for their match against DC, CSK would be eager to maintain their stellar, 15: 6 win-loss ratio against them and to achieve that, they might have to tinker a bit with their playing combination.

Here’s a look at three tactical changes CSK should make in their upcoming clash against DC: –

1. MS Dhoni batting higher up the order

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-448372" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-6.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-448372" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

While chasing the massive total of 217, a batsman of Dhoni’s calibre coming to bat at No.7 surely raised quite a few eyebrows. But the great man has his own unique ways of surprising the cricketing world and still continues to remain a mystery beyond comprehension.

Dhoni definitely needs to bat higher up the order. In <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-did-ms-dhoni-take-a-sly-dig-at-suresh-raina-in-the-post-match-presentation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Suresh Raina’s</a> absence, there is a need of an experienced batsman in the middle-order and there is none other than MS Dhoni who can provide them with the stability required during the middle phase of the innings.

The three-time IPL winning captain is the man who has steered his side through several precarious situations in the past and if CSK have any chances of grabbing their fourth IPL Trophy, Dhoni’s role with the bat is crucial and he should, at the most, bat at no.5 for the remaining matches.

2. Ambati Rayudu (If fit) for either Murali Vijay or Ruturaj Gaikwad

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-446928" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ambati-Rayudu.jpg" alt="Ambati Rayudu" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-446928" class="wp-caption-text">Ambati Rayudu. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Rayudu’s absence was definitely felt in CSK’s match against RR. Not only does his inclusion strengthen the batting line-up, but also provides that X- factor which he brings with his fearless batting approach. The same was quite evident in the match against MI where he went after the bowlers from the word go, helping his team bring down the required run rate, thereby making it easier for the remaining batsmen to finish the match.

Provided fit, he should be an easy swap either for Murali Vijay or Ruturaj Gaikwad in the playing eleven. Vijay hasn’t done anything substantial with the bat so far with his runs tally showing 22 at a strike rate of 78.57.

But given his experience at the IPL of playing 105 matches it would not be an easy decision of letting him out. On the other hand, it would even be harsh if Gaikwad gets dropped after just a single match.

Chennai will surely have a question to answer ahead of them with whom to replace to bring back the in-form Rayudu to bolster the batting line-up.

3. Include an extra bowling option for back-up

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-427440" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/karn-sharma.jpg" alt="karn Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-427440" class="wp-caption-text">karn Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Bowling is an area that CSK have had troubles with in the past as well. They bowed down against Sanju Samson’s whirlwind knock, where they conceded 216 runs in the first innings.

Dhoni, in the post-match interview as well, singled out that the bowlers were not up to the mark. At the time of Sanju Samson smoking the CSK bowlers, it was evident that they were lacking an extra bowling option, but since they didn’t have it they were reshuffling their five main bowlers to unsettle the RR batsmen.

The death bowling also seemed weak with their bowlers leaking 39 runs in the last 2 overs. it became a major reason for their batsmen to fall short of the massive target.

It wouldn’t be surprising if the CSK management decides to include an extra bowling option in the form of leg spin all-rounder Karn Sharma or fast bowler <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/suresh-raina-asks-shardul-thakur-out-for-a-coffee-after-csk-share-female-looks-of-their-players/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shardul Thakur</a> against DC as per the conditions on offer at the Dubai International Cricket stadium.

~Written by Kevin D&#8217;Costa

It was a run feast at Sharjah in the match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday. After witnessing 416 runs being scored in 40 overs and 33 sixes in total, fans would have surely been entertained with the quality of cricket and some clean power hitting displayed.&nbsp; However, the inaugural season champions RR got the better of the three-times champions CSK despite not having the services of two important match-winners, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes.
CSK’s defeat has left a lot of unanswered questions for the fans. Faf du Plessis tried his best to take the yellow army over the line but to no avail. Chennai was playing without their hero of the first game against MI, Ambati Rayudu, and the batting-order looked quite vulnerable without him.
Moving forward for their match against DC, CSK would be eager to maintain their stellar, 15: 6 win-loss ratio against them and to achieve that, they might have to tinker a bit with their playing combination.
<h3>Here’s a look at three tactical changes CSK should make in their upcoming clash against DC: –</h3>
<h3>1. MS Dhoni batting higher up the order</h3>
<figure id="attachment_448372" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-448372" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-448372" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-6.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-448372" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
While chasing the massive total of 217, a batsman of Dhoni’s calibre coming to bat at No.7 surely raised quite a few eyebrows. But the great man has his own unique ways of surprising the cricketing world and still continues to remain a mystery beyond comprehension.
Dhoni definitely needs to bat higher up the order. In <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-did-ms-dhoni-take-a-sly-dig-at-suresh-raina-in-the-post-match-presentation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Suresh Raina’s</a> absence, there is a need of an experienced batsman in the middle-order and there is none other than MS Dhoni who can provide them with the stability required during the middle phase of the innings.
The three-time IPL winning captain is the man who has steered his side through several precarious situations in the past and if CSK have any chances of grabbing their fourth IPL Trophy, Dhoni’s role with the bat is crucial and he should, at the most, bat at no.5 for the remaining matches.

<h3>2. Ambati Rayudu (If fit) for either Murali Vijay or Ruturaj Gaikwad&nbsp;</h3>
<figure id="attachment_446928" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-446928" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-446928" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ambati-Rayudu.jpg" alt="Ambati Rayudu" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-446928" class="wp-caption-text">Ambati Rayudu. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Rayudu’s absence was definitely felt in CSK’s match against RR. Not only does his inclusion strengthen the batting line-up, but also provides that X- factor which he brings with his fearless batting approach. The same was quite evident in the match against MI where he went after the bowlers from the word go, helping his team bring down the required run rate, thereby making it easier for the remaining batsmen to finish the match.
Provided fit, he should be an easy swap either for Murali Vijay or Ruturaj Gaikwad in the playing eleven. Vijay hasn’t done anything substantial with the bat so far with his runs tally showing 22 at a strike rate of 78.57.
But given his experience at the IPL of playing 105 matches it would not be an easy decision of letting him out. On the other hand, it would even be harsh if Gaikwad gets dropped after just a single match.&nbsp;
Chennai will surely have a question to answer ahead of them with whom to replace to bring back the in-form Rayudu to bolster the batting line-up.

<h3>3. Include an extra bowling option for back-up</h3>
<figure id="attachment_427440" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-427440" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-427440" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/karn-sharma.jpg" alt="karn Sharma" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-427440" class="wp-caption-text">karn Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Bowling is an area that CSK have had troubles with in the past as well. They bowed down against Sanju Samson’s whirlwind knock, where they conceded 216 runs in the first innings.
Dhoni, in the post-match interview as well, singled out that the bowlers were not up to the mark. At the time of Sanju Samson smoking the CSK bowlers, it was evident that they were lacking an extra bowling option, but since they didn’t have it they were reshuffling their five main bowlers to unsettle the RR batsmen.
The death bowling also seemed weak with their bowlers leaking 39 runs in the last 2 overs. it became a major reason for their batsmen to fall short of the massive target.
It wouldn’t be surprising if the CSK management decides to include an extra bowling option in the form of leg spin all-rounder Karn Sharma or fast bowler <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/suresh-raina-asks-shardul-thakur-out-for-a-coffee-after-csk-share-female-looks-of-their-players/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shardul Thakur</a> against DC as per the conditions on offer at the Dubai International Cricket stadium.
~Written by Kevin D’Costa

It was a run feast at Sharjah in the match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday. After witnessing 416 runs being scored in 40 overs and 33 sixes in total, fans would have surely been entertained with the quality of cricket and some clean power hitting displayed.  However, the inaugural season champions RR got the better of the three-times champions CSK despite not having the services of two important match-winners, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes.
CSK&#8217;s defeat has left a lot of unanswered questions for the fans. Faf du Plessis tried his best to take the yellow army over the line but to no avail. Chennai was playing without their hero of the first game against MI, Ambati Rayudu, and the batting-order looked quite vulnerable without him.
Moving forward for their match against DC, CSK would be eager to maintain their stellar, 15: 6 win-loss ratio against them and to achieve that, they might have to tinker a bit with their playing combination.
<h3>Here’s a look at three tactical changes CSK should make in their upcoming clash against DC: –</h3>
<h3>1. MS Dhoni batting higher up the order</h3>
<figure id="attachment_448372" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-448372" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-448372" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-6.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-448372" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
While chasing the massive total of 217, a batsman of Dhoni’s calibre coming to bat at No.7 surely raised quite a few eyebrows. But the great man has his own unique ways of surprising the cricketing world and still continues to remain a mystery beyond comprehension.
Dhoni definitely needs to bat higher up the order. In <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020-did-ms-dhoni-take-a-sly-dig-at-suresh-raina-in-the-post-match-presentation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Suresh Raina’s</a> absence, there is a need of an experienced batsman in the middle-order and there is none other than MS Dhoni who can provide them with the stability required during the middle phase of the innings.
The three-time IPL winning captain is the man who has steered his side through several precarious situations in the past and if CSK have any chances of grabbing their fourth IPL Trophy, Dhoni’s role with the bat is crucial and he should, at the most, bat at no.5 for the remaining matches.

<h3>2. Ambati Rayudu (If fit) for either Murali Vijay or Ruturaj Gaikwad </h3>
<figure id="attachment_446928" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-446928" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-446928" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ambati-Rayudu.jpg" alt="Ambati Rayudu" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-446928" class="wp-caption-text">Ambati Rayudu. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Rayudu’s absence was definitely felt in CSK’s match against RR. Not only does his inclusion strengthen the batting line-up, but also provides that X- factor which he brings with his fearless batting approach. The same was quite evident in the match against MI where he went after the bowlers from the word go, helping his team bring down the required run rate, thereby making it easier for the remaining batsmen to finish the match.
Provided fit, he should be an easy swap either for Murali Vijay or Ruturaj Gaikwad in the playing eleven. Vijay hasn’t done anything substantial with the bat so far with his runs tally showing 22 at a strike rate of 78.57.
But given his experience at the IPL of playing 105 matches it would not be an easy decision of letting him out. On the other hand, it would even be harsh if Gaikwad gets dropped after just a single match. 
Chennai will surely have a question to answer ahead of them with whom to replace to bring back the in-form Rayudu to bolster the batting line-up.

<h3>3. Include an extra bowling option for back-up</h3>
<figure id="attachment_427440" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-427440" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-427440" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/karn-sharma.jpg" alt="karn Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-427440" class="wp-caption-text">karn Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Bowling is an area that CSK have had troubles with in the past as well. They bowed down against Sanju Samson’s whirlwind knock, where they conceded 216 runs in the first innings.
Dhoni, in the post-match interview as well, singled out that the bowlers were not up to the mark. At the time of Sanju Samson smoking the CSK bowlers, it was evident that they were lacking an extra bowling option, but since they didn’t have it they were reshuffling their five main bowlers to unsettle the RR batsmen.
The death bowling also seemed weak with their bowlers leaking 39 runs in the last 2 overs. it became a major reason for their batsmen to fall short of the massive target.
It wouldn’t be surprising if the CSK management decides to include an extra bowling option in the form of leg spin all-rounder Karn Sharma or fast bowler <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/suresh-raina-asks-shardul-thakur-out-for-a-coffee-after-csk-share-female-looks-of-their-players/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shardul Thakur</a> against DC as per the conditions on offer at the Dubai International Cricket stadium.
~Written by Kevin D&#8217;Costa

The Super Kings' bowling attack was taken apart by RR in Sharjah.

IPL 2020: 3 Changes CSK should make ahead of their next game against DC

It was a run feast at Sharjah in the match between CSK and RR on Tuesday night. After witnessing 416 runs being scored in 40 overs and 33 sixes