“They scored quite a bit above par. We gave away too many in the first six. At the same time, the wicket was great to bat on,” Dhoni stated after CSK’s 32-run defeat.
Opting to bat, RR made a great get started with Yashasvi Jaiswal (77 off 43) and Jos Buttler (27 off 21) hanging up an 86-run opening stand in simply 8.2 overs, together with 64 within the first six overs.
“We had to assess what a good length is, as captain you tell them (bowlers); but initially we gave away a few boundaries and after that you’re always playing catch-up,” Dhoni added.
“Bowlers bowled well in the middle overs but a lot of edges went for boundaries, at least 5-6 went for them, and that had made an impact. They had par-plus and we couldn’t get a good start in the powerplay with the bat.”
Dhoni praised Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurelwho made 15-ball 34 in opposition to the top, for his efforts.
“Yashasvi batted really well, was important to go after the bowlers and it was important to take calculated risks. In the end of the innings, Jurel batted well but I think it’s the first six where it got away from us,” he stated.
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Sri Lankan rapid bowler Matheesha Pathirana went for runs on Thursday, making a gift of 48 off his 4 overs however Dhoni defended him.
“I felt Pathirana’s bowling was good; he didn’t bowl badly. I think the scorecard doesn’t reflect how well he bowled.”
Dhoni, who’s more than likely enjoying his final IPL, additionally remembered his fond reminiscences of the venue.
“This is a very special venue, my first ODI hundred in Vizag gave me 10 games, but the 183 I made here gave me another one year. It was great to be back here,” he stated.
Winning skipper Sanju Samson was once stuffed with reward for Jaiswal, Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal’s competitive batting.
“This is a win the team and dugout really wanted. The way youngsters Jaiswal, Devdutt, Jurel batted was outstanding. The mindset of attack, attack and attack is something we will keep promoting in the dressing room.
“Credit is going to the staff control and toughen body of workers (for running with avid gamers like Jaiswal) who paintings very arduous on the academy. Lot of labor has long past in the back of his good fortune. Proud of the way in which he is enjoying,” he said.
CSK’s next game will be at home in Chennai against Punjab Kings on Sunday, April 30, while Rajasthan visit Mumbai Indians on the same day.
(With company inputs)