Chennai Super Kings suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL), losing to Rajasthan Royals by six runs in Guwahati on Sunday, following their 50-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The match highlighted the stark contrast in fielding performances between the two teams, with analysts praising Rajasthan Royals’ superior fielding efforts.
The fielding disparity became a crucial factor in the closely contested match, with Rajasthan Royals displaying exceptional skills while CSK struggled with their performance on the field.
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Ambati Rayudu offered his analysis on JioStar after CSK’s defeat: “Chennai Super Kings have never been known for their fielding — maybe in their earlier years — but what they’ve done in their first two matches this season has been quite poor. Dropping easy chances and struggling in the outfield — these are areas they need to address quickly. Some of CSK’s mistakes were quite painful to watch.”
Rayudu further emphasised the impact of fielding on the match outcome: “When you’re playing a close game, these one-percenters really matter. We saw quite a few incredible catches in this match—it’s rare to see that!
“On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings didn’t field well at all, except for maybe one or two stops in the infield. Rajasthan Royals were really up for it, and this shows that fielding is not just about having a young side—it’s about anticipation and awareness. Riyan Parag’s catch, when Shivam Dube was going strong, was a real game-changer.”
The match particularly highlighted Riyan Parag’s crucial catch to dismiss Shivam Dube, which proved to be a decisive moment in the game’s outcome.
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