Dhoni admits that CSK failed in a running choice against RCB

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni did not shy away from admitting that he failed to fire in the run-chase against RCB. The five-time champions registered their third lowest defeat (by runs), going down to Patidar and co. by just 2 runs in Bengaluru. Dhoni managed to score 12 off 8 deliveries before he was trapped by Yash Dayal in the final over for an LBW.

Dhoni takes blame for CSK’s loss

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Dhoni pointed out that he failed to convert a couple of shots in the last two overs when the team needed runs.

“When I went into bat, with the kind of deliveries and the runs needed, I felt I should’ve converted a couple more shots to ease the pressure. I take the blame,” Dhoni said.

Lowest defeat margins for CSK in IPL (by runs)

1. 1 vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2019
   1 vs MI, Hyderabad, 2019
   2 vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2025*
   3 vs RR, Chennai, 2023
   4 vs PBKS, Mohali, 2018

Dhoni walked into bat in the 17th over after the dismissal of Dewald Brevis. In the 18th over, he managed to score only 2 runs, followed 8 runs in the 19th. He scored one run in the final over before he was sent packing by Dayal.

Need for more yorkers

Dhoni also stressed on the need for the team to practice bowling more yorkers. CSK felt the wrath of Romario Shepherd in the last two overs, perhaps what was the turning point of the game.

“We need to practice more yorkers. More often than not, when the batters start to connect, you have to rely on yorkers. Also the margin of error (yorkers provide) – so if you’re looking for a perfect yorker, if that doesn’t happen, a low full toss is the next best thing,” Dhoni added.