Cummins defends his batting approach in CSK vs SRH match of IPL 2024; Hussey praises Gaikwad

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bounced back from their recent defeat to Lucknow Super Giants with a dominant 78-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024 clash at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The match saw CSK setting a challenging target of 213 runs for SRH to chase. However, SRH never seemed to be in contention as Tushar Deshpande wreaked havoc on their top order, claiming four crucial wickets. Pat Cummins, the SRH captain, acknowledged his team’s shortcomings in the post-match press conference, admitting that nothing went according to plan for them.

Despite the presence of dew in the second innings, SRH failed to capitalize on the conditions, with their aggressive batting approach falling short against CSK’s bowlers. Cummins emphasized the importance of setting up big totals in T20 cricket and highlighted the need for his bowlers to adapt to the challenges posed by power-hitters.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s impressive innings of 98 runs played a pivotal role in CSK’s victory, with batting coach Mike Hussey praising the young skipper for his exceptional timing and smart approach to batting. Hussey also commended Gaikwad for seamlessly transitioning into the captaincy role after taking over from the legendary MS Dhoni.

The win against SRH marks a significant turnaround for CSK, reaffirming their status as a formidable force in the IPL and setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.