Ambati Rayudu, a former player for CSK, praised RR’s outstanding fielding and emphasised that their amazing catches were essential to winning. The right-handed batter pointed out CSK’s difficulties in the outfield and commended Riyan Parag’s catch of Shivam Dube.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Match 11 in Guwahati saw the Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a margin of six runs. With Nitish Rana scoring 81 off 36, RR recorded 182/9. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 63 off 44, but CSK was unable to overcome Wanindu Hasaranga’s four-wicket haul, which held them back in the chase.
The former cricket player turned pundit advised CSK to concentrate on their errors and enhance their fielding.
“These one-percenters are crucial when playing a close game. It’s uncommon to witness that many amazing catches in one game! With the possible exception of one or two infield stops, the Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, did not field very well. The fact that the Rajasthan Royals were so eager to participate demonstrates that fielding is about awareness and anticipation as much as having a youthful side.
“When Shivam Dube was playing at his best, Riyan Parag’s catch was a huge game-changer. Perhaps in their earlier years, the Chennai Super Kings were not known for their fielding, but their performance in the first two games of current season has been appalling. They must take immediate action to improve their outfield struggles and drop of easy opportunities.
“Watching some of their errors was really painful,” Ambati Rayudu told JioHotstar.
Regarding Dhoni’s presence, Kane Williamson
Even in away games, Kiwi batsman Kane Williamson emphasised the value of having MS Dhoni at the wicket. While defending a total, opponents frequently feel terrified when the former CSK captain is at the crease, the top-order batsman acknowledged that fans anxiously await Dhoni’s completion of matches.
“It was amazing because even though the Chennai Super Kings were playing on the road, everyone in the crowd was wearing yellow. This is something we’ve seen countless times. I had the impression that MS’s ability to cap things off by scoring 20 runs in an over was predetermined because he has done it so frequently. However, needing 40 off the final two overs was a difficult ask. Even yet, it was unique to watch him leave. “Any opposition trying to defend a total when he’s at the crease must find it extremely intimidating,” Williamson remarked.
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