Chennai Super Kings got off to a poor start in IPL 2026. They’ve up to now lost to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Rajasthan Royals, and the Punjab Kings as well. Their latest loss got here on Sunday, where they struggled with the ball, with RCB scoring an enormous 250/3, backed by a late knock from Tim David and Rajat Patidar, who added 99 runs in only 35 balls as well. CSK then fell short despite a fighting chase and were bundled out for 207.
“He (Noor) is CSK’s biggest problem straight away. He has bowled around 10 overs this season and conceded over 100 runs. He doesn’t have a single wicket. I consider that if he corrects the angle of his run-up, the alignment will improve, and his hand, which has been falling on one side, will develop into straighter as well,” Irfan Pathan said on his YouTube channel.
“I’m very disenchanted along with his bowling because he brings in numerous experience. He has had strong performances and an excellent economy, but hasn’t been in a position to perform like that on this league. An experienced bowler doesn’t bowl a half-volley. Anshul Kamboj dismissed Virat Kohli with a bouncer after seeing him step out. Matt Henry bowled a full delivery even after seeing Virat step out,” he further added.
Tim David played a surprising knock
Nevertheless, RCB captain Rajat Patidar and Tim David played great knocks, where David scored 70* off 25 balls as well. Meanwhile, speedster Anshul had bowled David, but it surely was a no-ball.
“He (David) got bowled on a no-ball. Anshul Kamboj bluffed him, but giving Tim David a free hit signifies that you could have develop into khatron ke khiladi (someone who plays with danger). Tim David often stands outside the leg stump. So, bowling on the off stump gives him width. If the bowler thinks that he won’t give room by bowling on the off stump, he is definitely giving him room. You could have to bowl at the center stump and leg stump; otherwise, he’s going to hit you. You’ll be able to block him initially, which Chennai didn’t do, and he took full advantage of that,” Irfan Pathan concluded.
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