The previous Chennai Super Kings The batsman Ambati Rayudu has criticized the side’s style with the ball following their 43-run defeat by Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2026, suggesting a lack of adaptability has cost them.A lot of pressure was put on CSK after RCB posted a monstrous run of 250/3 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. A late attack by Tim David And Rajat Patidar Proving to be decisive, the pair put on a brilliant stand of 99 runs in just 35 balls. Despite a valiant effort with the bat, CSK were eventually bundled out for 207.
Reflecting on the bowling performance, Rayudu felt that the problem was not just the initial plan but the failure to reassess when things started to slip.“More than a bad plan, they just stuck to that bad plan. There was no one to intervene and just to buy some time, they take 20-30 seconds, slow it down a bit and then guide the bowler with the message. I think they should have slowed it down a bit,” said Rideau.The closing stages of the innings, where RCB scored 97 runs in the last five overs, highlighted CSK’s struggles at the death. Rayudu pointed out that the bowlers failed to respond effectively after being affected.He added that his follow-up balls after a boundary or a six are not good.“Normally, as a bowler, you need to know that OK, I hit a six, but it’s the next ball that matters. Whenever you see good death bowlers, they always follow up with a very good ball. But his power play bowling and middle overs bowling was much better than last match.”While CSK fell short in crucial moments, Rayudu praised RCB’s sharp awareness and control throughout the contest, which has been a hallmark of their recent dominance, including a fourth straight win over CSK.“RCB, meanwhile, are not letting anything slip; they just want to control every scene, every over,” he said.A discrepancy in execution and in-game decision-making ultimately proved decisive, as CSK’s inability to adapt under pressure allowed RCB to take complete control of the match.
