Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni during the post-match presentation, spoke about his fitness and admitted that the first six balls he had faced would’ve cost the game.
“..Glad we scored 180, I thought we could have got more. The first six balls I played could have cost us in another game. A lot has changed. The way we have prepared, the way we have turned down. The bowlers have been under the pump last year also, so they’re used the conditions.
Getting old and being fit – those are two difficult things! When you’re playing you don’t want anyone to call you unfit. I have to keep up with youngers guys, they run a lot, but it’s always challenging.”
He spoke about how the wicket worked during the 2nd innings.
“I always look at what’s the best to do at any point of time. When you keep doing it, they’re always under the pump [the same bowlers in the powerplay]. Deepak there was a bit of miscalculation with the knuckle delivery. So I felt a good start was important. Even the wet ball was spinning. I don’t really mind Jos playing reverse sweep. If the wet ball was turning then the chance of the dry ball turning is high. It was good to have Moeen, it was turning a bit. The wicket became a bit more sticky,” he said.
Chennai Super Kings went on to win their 2nd match in a row by defending 188 against Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede.
Batting first, the top order had cameos to take the team to 188 and in return, the spinners rattled the Rajasthan’s batting order to win by 45 runs.
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