CSK captain Gaikwad talks about 'point of difference' during four consecutive IPL 2025 losses

Mullanpur (Punjab) [India]April 9 (Ani): After the loss on his side to Punjab Kings (PBKS), captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Ruturaj Gaikwad, said that the poor fieldwork of the team was a ‘point of difference’ during their four consecutive losses. CSK’s downward spiral in IPL continued as a counter-attack by Priyansh Arya and timely wickets by PBKS bowlers condemned them to a fourth-successful loss in the ongoing IPL with 18 runs. Gaikwad said during the presentation after the match: “I think the last four games, the only point of difference (fieldwork is the difference). That was critical. The catches we dropped scored the same batsman 15, 20, 30 runs.” At Priyansh’s ton, he said: “Sometimes you have to appreciate it (on Arya’s 100). Priyansh played well. High-risk batting and it got off. We got wickets with regular intervals, but they kept the momentum going. 10-15 helped us less.” Gaikwad talked about the bat of his team and said: “Two of our best fighters (Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway) who play well went to the top. They had a good power play. Very positive in the batting section. (On Conway is retired). Has. The Priyansh and Shashank stitched a 71-running place, while Jansen-Shashank followed it with a 65 run to take PBKS to 219/6 in their 20 overs. Choudhary and Matheesha Pathirana also each got a wicket. During the run of 220 runs, CSK had a good start with a fine 61 run between Rachin RaVindra (36 in 23 balls, with six fours) and Devon Conway. Conway, who made 69 in 49 balls, with six fours and two sixes, had a 90 run with Shivam Dube (42 in 27 balls, with three fours and two sixes). MS Dhoni did play a como of 27 in 12 balls, with four and three sixes), but CSK was limited to 201/5 and lost by 18 runs. Lockie Ferguson (2/40) was the choice of the bowlers. Yash Thakur and Glenn Maxwell each got a wicket. Priyansh got the ‘Player of the Match’ for his beat. PBKS is in fourth place with three wins and a loss, while CSK is in ninth place with victory and four losses. (Ani)