“Things will be different” - Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals the reason behind two consecutive losses for CSK

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has revealed the reasons behind his franchise’s two consecutive losses in the IPL 2025 season. Notably, CSK suffered defeats against RCB and RR in their previous two encounters.

Gaikwad has disclosed that poor stats and fielding lapses were the key reasons behind the six-run defeat against the Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, March 30.

“We haven't been getting good starts, but once we do, things will be different,” Gaikwad admitted at the post-match presentation. “We also conceded 8-10 extra runs through misfields, and that's something we need to improve,” Gaikwad said in the post-match presentation ceremony. 

Opening up on him batting at No. 3 instead as an opener, Ruturaj stated that it was a pre-planned strategy at the IPL 2025 auction in November 2024.

“Over the years, Ajinkya batted at three while Rayudu handled the middle overs. We thought it would be better if I came in later to steady things, while Tripathi could attack upfront. It was decided at the auction, and I have no problem with it. Anyway, I'm getting to bat early in every game,” he added.

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals stand-in captain Riyan Parag, who was leading the franchise in his hometown, was elated to propel his side to the first win of the IPL 2025 season.

“We felt we were 20 short. We were going well in the middle overs but lost a couple of quick wickets. However, our bowlers executed our plans well. We had two tough games -- one where we conceded 280 and another where we couldn't defend 180. This win was much needed,” Riyan Parag said.

"Fielding makes up for the 20 runs that we were short. We have been working with Dishant Yagnik, our fielding coach. So it shows," Parag added.

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