Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time champion team, is struggling for form in the 2025 IPL season. After starting the season with a win, CSK has lost four matches in a row. While the losses have been concerning, what is more concerning is the way in which the team has lost those matches.
Let us analyze what has gone wrong for CSK this season and what the team can do to overcome those shortcomings.
A Troubled Start to the 2025 IPL Season for CSK
With a lack of firepower in the middle order and bowlers leaking runs, CSK is facing a stern challenge in the IPL 2025 season.
Inability to Chase 180+ Target
The only win for CSK in the first five matches of the IPL season came against Mumbai Indians (MI), and that too while chasing a moderate 156 target. CSK struggled during the backend of this chase, eventually winning in the last over.
Since the first match, CSK has lost four matches in a row while chasing a target in excess of 180. CSK lacks the firepower in the middle order, as they have only Shivam Dube who can strike big blows. The team needs to find another batter to support Dube and take the game away from the opposition.
Bowlers Leaking Runs
CSK bowlers are taken to the cleaners, especially during the end overs. Apart from Noor Ahmad, most bowlers are going for plenty. Even the experienced Ravichandran Ashwin is struggling to find his form, which is a major concern for CSK, who generally rely on spin to bail them out of trouble.
If the CSK team has to get back to winning ways, all the bowlers will have to put in a collective effort.
Captain Needs to Step Up
While the captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, has a couple of nice innings, they have not been good enough to get the team over the line. The inconsistency in his form has affected the way the team has performed. Ruturaj Gaikwad needs to hold one end up and bat throughout to help his team post a formidable total or chase down a target.
Players Who Can Revive CSK’s IPL 2025 Season
The following are five players who can revive CSK’s 2025 IPL season:
- Shivam Dube
- Noor Ahmad
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Rachin Ravindra
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
Concluding Thoughts
While CSK is currently struggling in the IPL 2025 season, you can never count out a champion team. The team has MS Dhoni, the man with the best cricketing brain, who can make the best use of the available resources. If the shortcomings are addressed, CSK can make a solid comeback in the 2025 IPL season.
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