Ruturaj held responsible for CSK’s defeat, RCB defeated by 43 runs

Disappointing start of Chennai Super Kings

Bengaluru: in ipl 2026 Chennai Super Kings The beginning has been very disappointing. The team’s situation has become even more difficult with its third consecutive defeat, and this time they Royal Challengers Bangalore Had to face defeat by 43 runs against. Chasing a big target, CSK once again looked disintegrating under pressure.

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s huge score

In this match, RCB scored a huge score of 251 runs in 20 overs, in response to which CSK fell far behind the target. The team has failed to open a winning account so far this season and remains at the bottom of the points table due to poor net run rate. After the defeat, when the captain was asked the reason for the defeat, he took responsibility and accepted the situation.

captain’s responsibility

Ruturaj Gaikwad took full responsibility for the defeat after the match and said, “If I had contributed more in the opening, perhaps we would have chased the target. So today’s defeat is my fault.”

Captain’s disappointing innings

Gaikwad failed to make an impact in this match. He lost his wicket for just 7 runs in the beginning of the innings. After being out after scoring only 7 runs in the very first over, he admitted that if he had given a better start, it would have been possible for the team to achieve the target. It is noteworthy that CSK has played three matches in this tournament, in which Gaikwad has played disappointing innings of 06, 28 and 07 runs respectively.

opening pair performance

Sanju Samson, who opened with Gaikwad, also failed to play a big innings for the third consecutive time. He scored only 9 runs. Despite performing brilliantly in the T20 World Cup, he has not been able to find his rhythm in the IPL. There was a lot of talk about Sanju before his arrival, but he is not able to live up to those expectations.

CSK’s challenge

The road now looks tough for CSK in IPL 2026, as the team has already lost three consecutive matches. If they want to remain in the league then in their next match Delhi Capitals It is mandatory to win against. With this victory, the team’s chances of comeback will remain.

CSK will now hope to bounce back in their next match, where they will face Delhi Capitals. Whereas, RCB’s next challenge Rajasthan Royals Will be against.