Will Jadeja be accused of CSK's failed run against RCB?

Aakash Chopra criticized Ravindra Jadeja for failing to get CSK across the line in the run-chase against RCB. The five-time champions were handed their 3rd narrowest defeat (by runs) at the hands of Patidar and co. Jadeja, who walked out to bat at number 4, stayed unbeaten on 77 at the end of the innings, albeit in a losing cause.

Jadeja to be blamed for CSK’s loss?

Speaking on Kuhl Fans Match Center on JioHotstar, Chopra opined that although the first half of Jadeja’s innings was great, there was still a lot of expectations from a player who has been retained for Rs 18 crore. He said that it wasn’t Dhoni or Dube’s responsibility to finish the game for CSK as they faced very few deliveries.

“Now, when you’ve got that start, you lose your partner who scored 94 and has been dismissed- you need to take the team home. Don’t expect Dhoni to do it. If Dhoni does it—great. If Shivam Dube does it—very well done. But the fact is, you are the guy on that night. You’ve been promoted to bat at four, you’ve got the start, and there is no excuse from there on. If there are full tosses, they should be deposited. In the end, the buck stops with Jadeja in this run chase,” Chopra said.

What happened in RCB vs CSK match?

Young Ayush Mhatre hit 94, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 77. Yet Chennai Super Kings lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 2 runs. Yash Dayal was the star in the win as he saved 15 runs off the last over despite bowling a no-ball.

RCB’s other hero was Romario Shepherd, who destroyed CSK bowling at the death, smashing 14-ball half-century, taking Khaleel Ahmed to the cleaners for 33 runs in one over. Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell added 97 runs for the opening stand as RCB posted 213/5 in 20 overs. While Kohli smashed 33-ball 62, Bethell hit a 33-ball 55.