The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made history by becoming the first team to defeat the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at their home ground on Tuesday. This remarkable achievement marks the second time LSG has triumphed over CSK in the ongoing IPL 2024 season, having previously emerged victorious in their home fixture.
CSK has faced significant challenges this season due to a string of injuries and player inconsistencies. Key players such as Matheesha Pathirana, Rahane, and Mustafizur Rahman have been sidelined, forcing coach Stephen Fleming to acknowledge the team’s struggles to find the right balance.
Despite the passionate support of CSK fans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, a lone LSG supporter garnered attention for mocking the home crowd. This incident further underscored the growing tension between the two teams.
Fleming expressed concerns about CSK’s batting order, particularly the inconsistency of Daryl Mitchell, who has moved across four different batting positions and scored only 146 runs in seven innings. Fleming believes that Mitchell is more comfortable batting higher up the order, where he has performed well for New Zealand.
CSK’s struggles continued in Tuesday’s match against LSG, with Mitchell falling for 11 runs off 10 balls and Rahane scoring only 1 run off 3 balls. The टीम has yet to find its rhythm and faces an uphill battle to qualify for the playoffs.
Despite the challenges, Fleming remains optimistic, stating that the team is working to find the right combination of players and form. He emphasized the importance of key players contributing and the need for patience as the team adjusts to changing circumstances.
