IPL 2021 – Suresh Raina’s form a disappointment for CSK: Suresh Raina’s disappointing form continues to be a big worry for MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the three-time champions are heading into the IPL 2021 playoffs. Sent to bat at number 03, Suresh Raina once again got cheaply out against Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing match in Abu Dhabi. Adding just 3 runs to the team’s tally against RR, Suresh Raina hasn’t crossed 25- run mark in his last nine innings for CSK. For all the latest IPL 2021 updates, follow us at InsideSport.co
RR vs CSK in IPL 2021: Suresh Raina’s form a huge disappointment for MS Dhoni’s CSK heading into playoffs- Check Stats
Suresh Raina in IPL 2021: Once the leading run-scorer in the history of the IPL, Suresh Raina has looked out of sorts in the ongoing season. While he opted out of the IPL 2020 edition in UAE due to personal reasons, he was expected to be back with a bang in the ongoing season. However, CSK’s all-time leading run-scorer has managed just one fifty-plus score in eleven innings so far.
In India leg –
vs DC: 54
vs PBKS: 8
vs RR: 18
vs RCB: 24
vs SRH: 17*
vs MI: 2
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In UAE leg –
vs MI: 4
vs RCB: 17*
vs KKR: 11
vs SRH: 2
vs RR: 3
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— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 2, 2021
IPL 2021 – Why Suresh Raina’s form is a disappointment for CSK?
- Barring 54 against DC in the opening match of IPL 2021, Suresh Raina hasn’t managed a thirty in the whole season.
- He hasn’t looked in touch with the bat and has played rash and irresponsible shots.
- He averages 17.77 in the ongoing season; the lowest in the IPL history
- While every team looks to go with their best in the knockout games, CSK too will be thinking of not to have any loose hole in the middle order
In the last match, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming ruled out Suresh Raina’s lean patch and said that the team management trusts him to come good in upcoming matches.
“We have a pretty clear role for him. He has got an optimal time. We want him to bat and we’ve afforded the luxury of a player coming and being aggressive. So, just getting the timing right without managing the batters. We value his experience and everything has got a part to play in the middle. It’s an area where can add strength. Suresh is an experienced player who is earned to have leeway and as the tournament goes on, his performance will improve,” he had said.
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