Big image: Though not one of the Super Kings batters crossed 40 within the chase in opposition to RCB, Dhoni didn’t get a chance to indicate his abilities as a finisher.
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Chennai Super Kings chased down Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 173 with none of its batters crossing even 40 within the IPL 2024 season opener.
CSK coach Stephen Fleming stated he was not anxious about nobody batting proper by the innings so long as the job was finished.
“You don’t always get it with one big score. So, to have everybody contribute is a positive as well. Yes, games are easier if one player gets a 75-plus score. That’s the aim, but it does not always happen,” stated Fleming on the eve of the fixture in opposition to Gujarat Titans.
There is no ‘designated’ aggressive opener between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra, revealed Fleming.
“No, it’s not defined like that. One day a player will get away better than another. Rachin was nice and positive the other day. It could be Ruturaj or even another opening combination on Tuesday.”
Strong intent
When requested if it’s the Impact Player rule or the intent that is behind the workforce’s attacking method, Fleming stated: “From our point of view, it’s probably the intent. In the years we don’t do well, we look at why and we rectify that. And one of the changes was very strong intent.”
Fleming confirmed that Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana was out there for choice.
