Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can be beneath some strain after they tackle Delhi Capitals (DC) of their final group sport in Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL 2023). The four-time champions have themselves responsible to be in a state of affairs the place they’re in. They may have had booked a spot within the playoffs with a win vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) of their final residence match of the season however a six-wicket defeat in that video games means CSK’s destiny hangs in steadiness. The excellent news is that Chennai’s destiny is of their arms. They merely must win vs DC to qualify fo the playoffs. However, that won’t confirm a top-two end for them as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) may also bounce to identical variety of factors.Â
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CSK playoffs qualification situation
After Rajasthan Royals (RR) knocked out Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dharamshala, the race for the three open spots stay between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), LSG, Royals, CSK, KKR and Mumbai Indians. RR and KKR have least probability of qualifying as they’ll get to a most of 14 factors. The race is tight between RCB, MI, CSK and LSG.Â
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— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 20, 2023
If CSK lose to DC on Saturday, they are going to be massively hit. Then, they’ll hope that MI and RCB lose their final group clashes too towards Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) respectively. If LSG, RCB and MI win their remaining gae, and CSK lose theirs to DC, the MS Dhoni-led facet’s marketing campaign can be over. In this situation, CSK can be left with simply 15 factors, whereas LSG (17), MI (16) and RCB (16) will qualify.
Dhoni to play for one more 5 years?
CSK batting coach Michael Hussey mentioned that skipper Dhoni continues to be match and might go on and on for the following 5 years. Speaking to media forward of battle vs DC, Hussey mentioned, “He’s (MS Dhoni) still batting well, he’s still motivated to keep coming to training, working on his game. Hes still hitting the ball really well. We’ve seen him come late in the innings and finish things off really well. He’s still got that six hitting ability. While he is enjoying it and contributing to the team, there’s no reason why he can’t keep going… maybe for another five years?”