Ruturaj Gaikwad has struggled at the beginning of the season, only scoring 63 runs with an average of 12.60 and few scores beyond 20. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson turned his poor performance around with a brilliant unbeaten hundred. Ayush Mhatre at No. 3 has been a standout player, scoring 171 runs with two fifties at an average of 34.20. Despite calls for a reshuffle at the top for the Chennai Super Kings, head coach Stephen Fleming is standing by the struggling players.
Fleming praised Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowling lineup and their resilience in the previous match against Rajasthan Royals. He acknowledged the challenge they pose to the Super Kings and emphasized the importance of handling their dynamic top order effectively.
The availability of M.S. Dhoni remains uncertain, with Fleming only stating that he is pleased with Dhoni’s recovery progress. The Super Kings will have to work hard to overcome the strong Sunrisers Hyderabad team in the upcoming match.
Published on Apr 17, 2026.
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