The Chennai Super Kings are in deep, deep trouble in their IPL 2022 match against the Punjab Kings as they have lost five early wickets in a run-chase of 181. New CSK captain Ravindra Jadeja won the toss and elected to field first against PBKS at Brabourne Stadium. In the second innings, it seemed like CSK missed their former batters Suresh Raina and Faf du Plessis.
Talking about the first innings of the match, Punjab Kings lost the wickets of Mayank Agarwal and Bhanuka Rajapaksa early after being invited to bat first. Liam Livingstone then smashed a fifty and helped the Punjab Kings post a 180-run total on the board.
Chris Jordan made his debut for the Chennai-based franchise tonight and picked up two wickets. Speaking to the host broadcasters after the first innings, Jordan said:
“Nice to be back. Just glad to be back and perform my best for the team. Everyone was excellent today. A good job tonight on a small ground, restricting them to 180 was a job well done but we still have to chase this one down. On small grounds, you have to find something to work with. It’s down to the execution after that.”
Since the Chennai Super Kings scored 210 runs in their last match at the Brabourne Stadium, fans expected CSK to pull off a great run-chase in Mumbai tonight. However, Vaibhav Arora and co. stunned the Chennai Super Kings fans by reducing the team to 36/5.
Fans on Twitter react as they feel CSK missed Faf du Plessis and Suresh Raina
Here’s how the cricket fans on Twitter reacted after Chennai Super Kings lost half the side before crossing 40-run mark.
Duck for Moeen Ali and Ravi Jadeja – CSK in big trouble, 23 for 4 inside powerplay.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 3, 2022
I can feel this. Raina & his luck have been Crucial for CSK's over the years. U mayn't agree to this & start trolling me.@ChennaiIPL u should've picked this man for base price. It seems he was backbone of CSK, on & off the field. His presence is vital for us. Positive vibes !😔 pic.twitter.com/SsmsFBGwAc
— Tukun (@SuvTK7) April 3, 2022
CSK with Raina v/s CSK without Raina. pic.twitter.com/WNEmH8ZZ6Z
— Mayank (@ImMayankB) April 3, 2022
Ruling CSK middle order especially in middle overs is not an easy as Raina have made it looks like !! pic.twitter.com/NF2O3x7MN0
— finding🕉️🇮🇳 (@mediaculprit_) April 3, 2022
CSK without Raina is boring as well tbh… Like 2020 😔😔
— Thiago_szn❤️ (@prix_lfc_fcg) April 3, 2022
#raina #raina #raina @ImRaina 2014 csk vs kxlp
— Rajaguru Raina3 (@RainaRajaguru) April 3, 2022
💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/a1jHqNLhzF
Dear CSK fans,
— Akshat (@AkshatOM10) April 3, 2022
Missing Raina and Faf du plessis?? pic.twitter.com/G34nPoUHla
"IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings is incomplete without Faf du Plessis and Suresh Raina.
— Akash Boro (@AkashBoro78) April 3, 2022
#CSKvPBKS https://t.co/sOOuGx5oTi
Catches win matches. Du plessis and Raina were doing it great for CSK #CSKvsPBKS #CSKvLSG @ChennaiIPL #CSK
— Joel Robinson (@robinrjoe) April 3, 2022
