Glad With How The Youngsters Have Responded, Says MS Dhoni After 'Lack Of Spark' Comment

Riding on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s maiden IPL fifty, Chennai Super Kings thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight wickets on Sunday to return to winning ways. The win was CSK’s 4th in 12 games this season. RCB, on the other hand, have 7 wins from 11 games.

Chasing 146, CSK crossed the finishing line with ease in the 19th over. Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad gave the side a good start by adding 46 runs off 30 balls before the former was sent back by Chris Morris for 25. Gaikwad and Ambati Rayudu then all but sealed the game for their side by adding 67 runs for the second wicket.

Yuzvendra Chahal broke the stand when he sent back Rayudu for 39. Gaikwad and MS Dhoni further ensured that CSK cross the line without any further hiccup by sharing an unbeaten stand of 37 runs. Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 65 off 51 balls while MS Dhoni scored 19.

Earlier in the game, CSK came up with a fine bowling display to restrict RCB to 145 for 6 after being asked to bowl first. Skipper Virat Kohli top-scored for the side, scoring 50 off 43 balls while AB de Villiers scored 39 off 36 balls. For CSK, Sam Curran starred with the ball, taking 3 for 19 off three overs.

MS Dhoni’s reactions:

Speaking at the end of the match, a delighted MS Dhoni called the game a perfect one as he stated everything fell into place for his side.

“I felt this one was one of the perfect games. Everything went to plan, and the execution was there. We kept picking wickets, and kept them to a total that was slightly below par. The wicket was on a slower side, and the spinners did a good job,” said MS Dhoni.

MS Dhoni, who had recently faced criticism from several quarters for saying the youngsters were not getting chance because of lack of spark, praised Gaikwad for his match-winning fifty before saying he was ‘glad with how the youngsters responded’.

“We haven’t been very consistent with the batting. Today the start was very good. Rutu batted well. He backed himself to play the shots he is known for.

“You have to enjoy the game no matter where you are on the table. If you are not enjoying the cricket, it can become cruel and painful. So I am glad with how the youngsters have responded,” said MS Dhoni.

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