Stephen Fleming, the head coach of Chennai Super Kings, expressed disappointment after his team’s third consecutive loss in the season. The team suffered a 43-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore while trying to chase a challenging target of 251 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Fleming noted that the team’s execution was poor, especially in the face of pressure from the opposition. He mentioned that the fast bowlers struggled to contain the destructive batting of Tim David, and the team fell behind when they needed to be spot on with their execution. He also highlighted a crucial no-ball incident that added to their woes.
Despite showing promise early in the game and creating opportunities, CSK failed to capitalize on them by not taking enough wickets. Fleming believed that if they had held their nerves and executed better, they could have restricted RCB to a more manageable target of 210-220 runs.
Overall, Fleming acknowledged that the team lost their shape towards the end of the match and failed to maintain their composure under pressure. He emphasized the importance of executing their plans effectively and remaining focused in crucial moments to achieve better results.
The match took place on April 6, 2026, and the team will need to regroup and work on their execution to bounce back from their recent losses.
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