IPL 2019 | Legends and Pundits reacts to yet another CSK easy win at Chepauk

BySrijith Gopal, SportsCafe Editor

04/10/2019

When CSK went for only experienced and old players during the 2018 Mega Auction, many people said this team won't make it to the playoffs let alone win the final. We are in the 2nd year and they are still proving doubters wrong. Legends and Pundits reacted to yet another CSK domination at Cheapuk.

Old is gold!

At the auctions, built the team for these surfaces...and they’re thriving. But that makes their trophy winning effort last season even more astounding. Dhoni+Yellow Jersey= Winning Formula. 🤗🙏
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)

What a year this guy is having!

Not in the limelight, Chahar has been perhaps ’s best performer as yet this season...
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah)

Adapt.Overcome.Improvise!

So Dhoni chooses to chase. Says dew is the reason. It is a pity that for all the preparation, the analytics, the match-ups, the biggest factor in a game is something players have no control over.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)

No one knows the Chennai pitch as much Dhoni!

CSK knows exactly what to do at their den. Another great win. Thought it might be closer but nevertheless it was brilliant to see stratergise and decimate KKR with a perfect game plan
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani)

BCCI please take note!

Despite the win one must say these pitches are just not good enough. Plus the dew. The game is suffering as a result. Better tracks please.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar)

From next year maybe?

why not make it a 7 team league with the winner to play CSK in the final?
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75)

This is what the experienced does!

Mature innings from was a must for in order not to fall in any unwanted trouble.
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)

One playoffs spot has already been booked!

With five wins from six matches CSK are well on their to the Play Offs yet again. The familiarity of their team to their strategy & their home venue is very impressive. They know their strengths & consistently play to them. That was a classic CSK home victory.
— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket)

Goddamn GEM!

Most dot balls bowled in an IPL inning:

20 dots - DEEPAK CHAHAR, Today (CSK v KKR)

19 dots - Ashish Nehra, 2009 (DD vs KXIP)

19 dots - Munaf Patel, 2009 (RR vs KKR)
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats)

Perfect example!

Yes it was slow, but for CSK it’s simple. They don’t care if it doesn’t look glamorous and flamboyant, they will adapt their style to win. Young cricketers should watch & learn this quality.
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur)

The power of Dhoni!