🏏IPL 2026: CSK vs KKR, 22nd Match,Chennai 14 Apr 7:30pm IST🏏 - Page 86

Rutu s speaking well this year during the presentation ceremony

Originally posted by: missFiesty_69

He's the POTM. Normally they'll give the bowler POTM unless like last game, a batter scores century or hits a lot of 6s, something like that.

Originally posted by: missFiesty_69

Did you notice, he even gave tips to the bowlers last match. That was nice to see. Reminded me of MS for a sec.

Yess

Even his wk today was spot on, no misses.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK captain: Feeling good. Defended a good score. Felt it was a par score, given wicket changed drastically after the first 7-8 overs. It started spinning and gripping. We were looking for 200-210 initially but then thought anything above 180 would be a good score. (On the bowling) It was good. Slowly, it is coming together. Everyone knows what their role is. What lengths to bowl. Adjusting and adapting really well. We wanted to use Veer if we were short in batting but thought we had it covered. (On Akeal) More of a powerplay bowler but Sunil was batting. He bowled really well. (On CSK's catching) We dropped everything, just took one or two. Felt it was a bit humid. Lot of sweat coming into the hands. Not an excuse. We want to improve. As long as there is energy, intent and attitude behind every ball, we will be good. (On his form) Good to be on the winning side after a long time. Felt it was getting into my head even when batting. Feeling really good, just wanting to make sure to do what the team needs. Mentally, feeling positive. A big knock is just round the corner. Definitely I will do it when it is needed.

Noor Ahmad, Player of the Match: Really happy to contribute to my team. Was humid, so was trying to keep my fingers dry - that helped me a lot to hit the right areas. Really happy with the pitch. Ball was not coming onto the bat. (On this performance) It gives a lot of confidence. Will keep putting a lot of effort to keep contributing to my team. Changing pace is great everywhere, on every wicket. Tonight, above 90(kph) was good.

Originally posted by: PunnyPotato

Smart

You realised it quickly

Originally posted by: PunnyPotato

At least we won 2 matches in Chepauk out of 3.

Better than last yr.

More than anything team is playing as unit they are putting efforts showing intent

Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK captain: Feeling good. Defended a good score. Felt it was a par score, given wicket changed drastically after the first 7-8 overs. It started spinning and gripping. We were looking for 200-210 initially but then thought anything above 180 would be a good score. (On the bowling) It was good. Slowly, it is coming together. Everyone knows what their role is. What lengths to bowl. Adjusting and adapting really well. We wanted to use Veer if we were short in batting but thought we had it covered. (On Akeal) More of a powerplay bowler but Sunil was batting. He bowled really well. (On CSK's catching) We dropped everything, just took one or two. Felt it was a bit humid. Lot of sweat coming into the hands. Not an excuse. We want to improve. As long as there is energy, intent and attitude behind every ball, we will be good. (On his form) Good to be on the winning side after a long time. Felt it was getting into my head even when batting. Feeling really good, just wanting to make sure to do what the team needs. Mentally, feeling positive. A big knock is just round the corner. Definitely I will do it when it is needed.

Noor Ahmad, Player of the Match: Really happy to contribute to my team. Was humid, so was trying to keep my fingers dry - that helped me a lot to hit the right areas. Really happy with the pitch. Ball was not coming onto the bat. (On this performance) It gives a lot of confidence. Will keep putting a lot of effort to keep contributing to my team. Changing pace is great everywhere, on every wicket. Tonight, above 90(kph) was good.

Originally posted by: missFiesty_69

RCB needs to work on their bowling bro. Even the fielding part. Batting is super strong, NGL.

I mentioned this RCB is weak in case of bowling and fielding lsg batting may seems weak infront of RCB but bowling wise they have upper hand