A fortnight ago, Chennai Super Kings’s campaign was on course after it defeated Mumbai Indians convincingly and had four wins out of six. However, defeats in its last two matches have meant the defending champion has been pushed into a corner where it can ill-afford further missteps. It is in this situation Ruturaj Gaikwad’s men take on a destructive Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on April 27.
Though CSK has the best record at home, it will be the team facing the heat. Despite scoring 210 against Lucknow Super Giants in the previous game, the Super Kings failed to defend the target, as the medium-pacers struggled in dewy conditions.
SRH, just like CSK, lost its previous encounter — against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Though the famed top-order had a rare off-day, the Men in Orange have enough firepower to pose a serious threat against a misfiring bowling attack of Super Kings.
