Ruturaj Gaikwad Explains Reason Behind CSK’s First Home Loss in IPL 2024

The CSK skipper Gaikwad, reflecting on their loss, attributed the result partly to the influence of dew in the latter part of the game. He credited LSG for their performance and praised Stoinis for his contribution, acknowledging the impact of dew on the spinners and expressing regret for not being able to take the game further. Player of the match Stoinis highlighted the strategic aspect of the game, emphasizing the targeted approach towards certain bowlers and praising the innings played by Pooran and Hooda. Rahul acknowledged the evolving nature of T20 cricket, recognizing that a challenging total like 180 may no longer be sufficient in the era of impact players.

He expressed the significance of their victory and noted the difference in conditions compared to their previous match in Lucknow. He also explained the decision to send Stoinis at No. 3 as a bold move by the LSG management, emphasizing the need for greater aggression in the powerplay and the importance of depth provided by impact players in the team’s strategy.