Sat Apr 26 08:57:02 UTC 2025: ## Dhoni Blames Batting Collapse After CSK’s IPL Loss to SRH
**Chennai, India** – Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni squarely blamed his team’s batting performance for their defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Friday. Despite making changes to the lineup, including the introduction of Dewald Brevis and Deepak Hooda, CSK failed to post a competitive total, losing early wickets and struggling to build momentum.
Dhoni was highly critical of his batters’ inability to capitalize on favorable early conditions, stating that a score of 155 was unacceptable given the pitch. While acknowledging some difficulty with the bowling in the middle overs, he emphasized that CSK could have scored significantly more runs.
While debutant Dewald Brevis impressed with a quickfire 42, Dhoni highlighted the team’s overall struggles against spin bowling in the middle overs as a key factor in their underperformance. He noted that the team needs batters who can either play strategically or aggressively to dominate in those crucial stages of the innings.
Dhoni’s assessment concluded that the team’s consistent underperformance with the bat is a significant problem. He pointed out that while teams can manage one or two underperforming players, the current situation, where multiple batters are struggling, necessitates changes. Dhoni stressed the importance of adapting to match conditions and consistently posting competitive scores to succeed in the tournament.
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