5 Reasons responsible for CSK absolute Debacle in IPL Ongoing Edition

CSK popularly known as “Chennai Super Kings” is certainly touted as one of the most decorated franchise in the history of IPL where they have successfully managed to win 5 IPL titles at par with Mumbai Indians.

Here in this article we will reveal 5 Biggest Reason Responsible for CSK early exit in IPL 2025 to be shared in detail:

5. Outdated and Old Approach regarding T20I cricket: 

If you closely observe their pattern on how they have approached current edition of IPL, you will understand the primary reasons responsible for their absolute downfall is their outdated and old approach regarding T20I Cricket where their top 4 batters are not able to cash in powerplay which ultimately decide the crux of the game.

Their inability to field young players and always going behind Old age players where fitness being primarily important in modern day T20I format and being an old age sometimes you are more prone to injuries.

Look at their Top 4 batters in the ongoing IPL edition including the likes of- Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi and Rituraj Gaikwad all of them are not natural six hitters and smashing bowlers all over the park in early stage of the game is extremely important otherwise you will fall behind for sure.

With Gaikwad being injured now, its quite clear that someone coming new player will find it difficult to replace Gaikwad right from the word Go.

If they need to do wonders in the Upcoming edition, they will become obsolete for sure.

 

 

4. Worst Auction Strategy: 

Their auction strategy in last few years have been in absolute doldrums, as the kind of players they pick is not needed and the once who are young and plays game with modern T20 Template aren’t picked by them.

You can understand their auction strategy where they most use their purse amount to pick experience players including the likes of- Harbhajan Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Robin Uthappa and Sam Curran is good where are those players who can play with fearless brand of cricket including the likes of- Vaibha Suryavanshi, Yash Dayal and Sai Sudharsan.

If they don’t change their auction strategy ahead of next edition main event trust me they are heading in that direction which is absolutely backward will make no sense at all.

 

3. Not Letting Go MS Dhoni as Player: 

Why do any player retires in Sports? They could continue playing despite all odds the simplest answer behind this testament- Their reflexes, hand-eye coordination and skills get detroraiated with time especially if it is Physical demanding sport.

The way you were training in your 20s you will not apply the same training methods in your 30s and the same can’t be applied in your 40s.

Dhoni currently is 43 years old, its high time he must take retirement as he hardly comes to bat at one fix position rather than juggling down across positions to bat at any number sometimes batting at number 9th and Number 10th spot.

With the way things are turning around, CSK need to let go Dhoni as Player as the ace wicketkeeper batter is certainly the legend of the game but he has lost his mojo back as player so its high time he retires from sport and acquire his services as Support staff.

Every year Dhoni comes playing in IPL that this is my last edition and the next year you again see him playing again for CSK which doesn’t make sense at all.

Even some Chennai Fans who come in huge numbers to support their favorite team is tired of Dhoni coming up for hitting few sixes and didn’t ensure that yellow army cross the line.

2. Too Much Reliability on Pathirana: 

If your entire team is heavily relied on one bowler when it comes to tackling different team batters, you are absolutely doomed as franchise.

Mathesha Pathirana have been powerful arsenal for Chennai Super Kings but relying on them makes no sense at all.

The ace speedster have bowled more than 200 wides from last edition to the ongoing edition of IPL which speaks a volume about the kind of rythem he is in at the moment.

The sudden change of pace, bouncer and lethal yorker which was her top class arsenal have been missing big time.

His current bowling economy rate of 10.39  runs which in itself is worst bowling performances and it has jolted Chennai’s chances as they have been left with no control at the backhand of the innings.

1. Worst Scouting: 

If you look at their scouting programs it is worst for sure, as other teams have young players including the likes of- Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Naman Dhir among others.

Thier local boy Sai Sudharshan, making big waves for Gujarat Titans which is touted as Superb TNPL(Tamil Nadu Premier League) product.

Barring Rituraj Gaikwad they haven’t groomed any other play of late which in itself spoke a lot about their sad state of affairs.

In order for them to do well, they need to improve their scouting strategies if possible otherwise teams are catching up fastly, eventually they will become obsolete.

Overall if you look at CSK Perspective they need to change their outdated approach if its not changed rich legacy they have possessed over the years, will become obsolete and Mumbai Indians might extended 5 titles lead which they current share with Yellow Franchise.

MS Dhoni should finally say goodbye to IPL as his presence on the field is not making any sense at all as player his services could be better utilized as support staff where he can contribute with his tactical ability and run entire game behind the scenes.

Chennai Super Kings need to bring some young minds on the table, who can sit on the auction table and pick and choose those players who currently plays with modern day T20 Template.

Chennai Super Kings have to change their total fabric ahead of next edition, otherwise with the current intent and believe they would not be able to make impact and carry their rich legacy in years to come.

Chennai Super Kings fans are extremely emotional when it comes to supporting their team as they come in Huge numbers to support their favorite side but they have been devastated in this ongoing edition where their team have failed to win matches at home ground.

Chennai Super Kings should look beyond Dhoni who last played International Cricket for India in 2020, barring that they could think about all possible changes required in their ecosystem.

Chennai Super Kings, would be looking to register some more victories at the penultimate end of the tournament but the Kind of Cricket which they are playing at the moment it seems difficult for them to attain victory in the ongoing marquee event.