Rituraj Gaikwad Admitted his failure on injury. Chennai Super Kings When they suffered a heavy defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, explaining the key moments in the post-match press conference. CSK wobbled early in their chase of 250, slumping to 30 for 3 after losing Rutoraj. Sanju Samson And Ayush Mahatre, this early loss proved decisive despite a spirited response later. Reflecting on the fightback, Rathoraj said in the post-match conference: To be honest, I was surprised too. Sarfraz, Prashant Vir, Jamie Overton’s great fight, even to some extent. Shivam Dubey. So I think, maybe I would have contributed more to the order, you never know, we would have chased it. So it’s definitely on me today.” He highlighted how efforts Sarfraz KhanPrashant Vir and Jamie Overton briefly kept CSK in the contest, but admitted that the game had already slipped due to a poor start. Rotoraj also explained a key moment on the field that could have changed the momentum. Virat Kohli Was dropped early, and RCB fully capitalized. Talking about this phase, he said: “We would have, as you rightly said, if we had taken a chance on Virat Kohli early, I think it was, I mean, maybe we would have taken the momentum for ourselves. But I think we had the game in hand until the 13th, 14th over, and that’s when the momentum really changed.” The change came dramatically at the death, when Tim David tore into the CSK attack. Rituraj pointed out that he had already had the opportunity to dismiss him. At that time he said in the press conference: “Well, you’re right, KP. Anshul almost got his wicket, I think. Unfortunate for the illegal delivery, but yes, after that, he rocked it around the park and, as you rightly said, hats off to him.” RCB’s late surge, bolstered by Dev Dutt Padikal, Rajat Patidar And David absolutely took the game away. For Rathoraj, the path was clear. Missed opportunities, a strong start with the bat, and an atrocious finish from the opposition combined to seal CSK’s fate.
