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Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders clash looking to jump up from bottom

With 298 runs in eight innings, at an average and strike rate of 49.67 and 200, respectively, Finn Allen had a stupendous outing in the T20 World Cup earlier this year.

However, the opening batter has been unable to carry on the momentum into this IPL season for KKR, managing just 80 runs in four innings.

“It has been only a couple of games into the tournament, and I don’t think you can judge too much of it. I had good starts in the first two games. Obviously, I would’ve liked to kick on more, but hopefully it’s just around the corner,” he said.

On the flip side, CSK opener Sanju Samson is coming into the fixture in red-hot form on the back of a game-defining century against DC. Asked about the plans against him, Allen, with a smile, said, “Thankfully, I don’t have to bowl to him. So, it’s not too much of my concern.”

Published on Apr 13, 2026

#IPL #Support #Chennai #phenomenal #Chennai #Super #Kings #latest #hero #Jamie #Overton"> IPL 2026: Support in Chennai has been phenomenal, says Chennai Super Kings’ latest hero Jamie Overton After six consecutive losses at home, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) managed to break the streak with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) last week.All-rounder Jamie Overton’s four-wicket haul was instrumental in restricting DC to 189 in a 213-run chase.Talking to the media ahead of the game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Overton was all praise for the Chennai crowd.“Chennai is a fabulous place to come and play. The support we get is phenomenal, and it was nice to finally get a win this season. Hopefully we go on a run from here,” he said.Overton found success bowling hard lengths. All four of his wickets came from bowling length or back-of-length deliveries. The key to his success comes down to adaptability, he says.“Hitting the hard lengths is sort of my natural stuff to do. Last game that’s what worked, but sometimes we’ve got to adapt to the wickets and analyse what suits a certain wicket,” the 32-year-old said.“In the past I’ve bowled a bit short, but I’ve just realised what works and what doesn’t. I’m also trying to bowl a bit fuller to bring the batsman forward, as the wickets are so good nowadays. So, I’m trying to stick with that process,” he added.Like CSK, KKR has also had an underwhelming start to the season, sitting 10th on the points table. One contributing factor is the big names not delivering with the bat.RELATED | Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders clash looking to jump up from bottomWith 298 runs in eight innings, at an average and strike rate of 49.67 and 200, respectively, Finn Allen had a stupendous outing in the T20 World Cup earlier this year.However, the opening batter has been unable to carry on the momentum into this IPL season for KKR, managing just 80 runs in four innings.“It has been only a couple of games into the tournament, and I don’t think you can judge too much of it. I had good starts in the first two games. Obviously, I would’ve liked to kick on more, but hopefully it’s just around the corner,” he said.On the flip side, CSK opener Sanju Samson is coming into the fixture in red-hot form on the back of a game-defining century against DC. Asked about the plans against him, Allen, with a smile, said, “Thankfully, I don’t have to bowl to him. So, it’s not too much of my concern.”Published on Apr 13, 2026 #IPL #Support #Chennai #phenomenal #Chennai #Super #Kings #latest #hero #Jamie #Overton
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Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders clash looking to jump up from bottom

With 298 runs in eight innings, at an average and strike rate of 49.67 and 200, respectively, Finn Allen had a stupendous outing in the T20 World Cup earlier this year.

However, the opening batter has been unable to carry on the momentum into this IPL season for KKR, managing just 80 runs in four innings.

“It has been only a couple of games into the tournament, and I don’t think you can judge too much of it. I had good starts in the first two games. Obviously, I would’ve liked to kick on more, but hopefully it’s just around the corner,” he said.

On the flip side, CSK opener Sanju Samson is coming into the fixture in red-hot form on the back of a game-defining century against DC. Asked about the plans against him, Allen, with a smile, said, “Thankfully, I don’t have to bowl to him. So, it’s not too much of my concern.”

Published on Apr 13, 2026

#IPL #Support #Chennai #phenomenal #Chennai #Super #Kings #latest #hero #Jamie #Overton">IPL 2026: Support in Chennai has been phenomenal, says Chennai Super Kings’ latest hero Jamie Overton

After six consecutive losses at home, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) managed to break the streak with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) last week.

All-rounder Jamie Overton’s four-wicket haul was instrumental in restricting DC to 189 in a 213-run chase.

Talking to the media ahead of the game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Overton was all praise for the Chennai crowd.

“Chennai is a fabulous place to come and play. The support we get is phenomenal, and it was nice to finally get a win this season. Hopefully we go on a run from here,” he said.

Overton found success bowling hard lengths. All four of his wickets came from bowling length or back-of-length deliveries. The key to his success comes down to adaptability, he says.

“Hitting the hard lengths is sort of my natural stuff to do. Last game that’s what worked, but sometimes we’ve got to adapt to the wickets and analyse what suits a certain wicket,” the 32-year-old said.

“In the past I’ve bowled a bit short, but I’ve just realised what works and what doesn’t. I’m also trying to bowl a bit fuller to bring the batsman forward, as the wickets are so good nowadays. So, I’m trying to stick with that process,” he added.

Like CSK, KKR has also had an underwhelming start to the season, sitting 10th on the points table. One contributing factor is the big names not delivering with the bat.

RELATED | Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders clash looking to jump up from bottom

With 298 runs in eight innings, at an average and strike rate of 49.67 and 200, respectively, Finn Allen had a stupendous outing in the T20 World Cup earlier this year.

However, the opening batter has been unable to carry on the momentum into this IPL season for KKR, managing just 80 runs in four innings.

“It has been only a couple of games into the tournament, and I don’t think you can judge too much of it. I had good starts in the first two games. Obviously, I would’ve liked to kick on more, but hopefully it’s just around the corner,” he said.

On the flip side, CSK opener Sanju Samson is coming into the fixture in red-hot form on the back of a game-defining century against DC. Asked about the plans against him, Allen, with a smile, said, “Thankfully, I don’t have to bowl to him. So, it’s not too much of my concern.”

Published on Apr 13, 2026

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After six consecutive losses at home, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) managed to break the…

Phone in IPL dugout — RR manager Bhinder under scrutiny from Anti-Corruption Unit

More than the wicket, it was the method that stood out. Gurjapneet went hard into the pitch, using chest-high, bodyline deliveries to push David Miller onto the back foot. This was not containment. It was an attempt to disrupt.

With two new batters at the crease, Overton followed with a similar approach. Having been expensive earlier while chasing wide yorkers, he shifted back to his strengths, hitting the deck at pace and extracting uncomfortable bounce. Strokeplay became restrictive, and the pressure told. Overton finished with 4/18, breaking the chase open.

At the death, there was also a subtle adjustment. Kamboj ran in with a field set for the wide yorker, but targeted middle stump instead. The line change, combined with the visual cue of the field, forced indecision. Execution, rather than variation alone, made the difference.

This time, the plan held.

Whether this marks a lasting shift is still uncertain. But for the first time this season, CSK’s bowling looked less like a fixed template and more like a set of options.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

#IPL #Wide #yorkers #hard #lengths #CSK #template #solve #deathover #issues"> IPL 2026: Wide yorkers or hard lengths? CSK might have found a template to solve death-over issues In the IPL 2026 game against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, as Anshul Kamboj ran in to bowl the 18th over from around the wicket, aiming for wide yorkers, it was hard not to think back to Chennai Super Kings’ previous game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where Tim David had taken apart the death overs.The aftermath of that defeat had triggered comparisons across leagues, pointing to a familiar pattern in the Super Kings setup: a one-dimensional death-overs plan built around wide yorkers from around the wicket, seen across the SA20, MLC and IPL.The idea is simple. Keep the ball out of the batter’s reach. But it is also a narrow-margin method. Miss even slightly, and the same delivery becomes a scoring option, as RCB showed.After losing Nathan Ellis in the pre-season, CSK’s approach took shape quickly. Matt Henry and Khaleel Ahmed were tasked with making early inroads, using seam movement and inswing. The middle overs were about control, before returning to wide yorkers at the death, regardless of personnel.The returns were poor. Henry leaked runs at 13 an over across three games, Noor Ahmed went wicketless till the contest against DC, and the predictability at the death allowed RCB to score over 85 in the last five overs, including a 30-run over off Jamie Overton. Punjab Kings had earlier chased down 200-plus in Chepauk without much resistance.The game against Delhi, however, hinted at a shift. CSK brought in Akeal Hosein for Henry and handed a debut to the left-armer Gurjapneet Singh.What went right for CSK’s bowling against DC?Set 213 after a Sanju Samson hundred, Delhi was off the block in a jiffy, racing to 61 in 4.5 overs.The first check came through Khaleel, who removed KL Rahul, with Pathum Nissanka following soon after. At 66/2 at the end of the PowerPlay, the chase was still on track.The expected move was Noor in the seventh over, in line with CSK’s usual pattern. Instead, Ruturaj Gaikwad turned to Gurjapneet, reading the assistance for seam off the red soil surface. The debutant responded immediately, striking with his first ball.ALSO READ | Phone in IPL dugout — RR manager Bhinder under scrutiny from Anti-Corruption UnitMore than the wicket, it was the method that stood out. Gurjapneet went hard into the pitch, using chest-high, bodyline deliveries to push David Miller onto the back foot. This was not containment. It was an attempt to disrupt.With two new batters at the crease, Overton followed with a similar approach. Having been expensive earlier while chasing wide yorkers, he shifted back to his strengths, hitting the deck at pace and extracting uncomfortable bounce. Strokeplay became restrictive, and the pressure told. Overton finished with 4/18, breaking the chase open.At the death, there was also a subtle adjustment. Kamboj ran in with a field set for the wide yorker, but targeted middle stump instead. The line change, combined with the visual cue of the field, forced indecision. Execution, rather than variation alone, made the difference.This time, the plan held.Whether this marks a lasting shift is still uncertain. But for the first time this season, CSK’s bowling looked less like a fixed template and more like a set of options.Published on Apr 12, 2026 #IPL #Wide #yorkers #hard #lengths #CSK #template #solve #deathover #issues
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Phone in IPL dugout — RR manager Bhinder under scrutiny from Anti-Corruption Unit

More than the wicket, it was the method that stood out. Gurjapneet went hard into the pitch, using chest-high, bodyline deliveries to push David Miller onto the back foot. This was not containment. It was an attempt to disrupt.

With two new batters at the crease, Overton followed with a similar approach. Having been expensive earlier while chasing wide yorkers, he shifted back to his strengths, hitting the deck at pace and extracting uncomfortable bounce. Strokeplay became restrictive, and the pressure told. Overton finished with 4/18, breaking the chase open.

At the death, there was also a subtle adjustment. Kamboj ran in with a field set for the wide yorker, but targeted middle stump instead. The line change, combined with the visual cue of the field, forced indecision. Execution, rather than variation alone, made the difference.

This time, the plan held.

Whether this marks a lasting shift is still uncertain. But for the first time this season, CSK’s bowling looked less like a fixed template and more like a set of options.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

#IPL #Wide #yorkers #hard #lengths #CSK #template #solve #deathover #issues">IPL 2026: Wide yorkers or hard lengths? CSK might have found a template to solve death-over issues

In the IPL 2026 game against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, as Anshul Kamboj ran in to bowl the 18th over from around the wicket, aiming for wide yorkers, it was hard not to think back to Chennai Super Kings’ previous game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where Tim David had taken apart the death overs.

The aftermath of that defeat had triggered comparisons across leagues, pointing to a familiar pattern in the Super Kings setup: a one-dimensional death-overs plan built around wide yorkers from around the wicket, seen across the SA20, MLC and IPL.

The idea is simple. Keep the ball out of the batter’s reach. But it is also a narrow-margin method. Miss even slightly, and the same delivery becomes a scoring option, as RCB showed.

After losing Nathan Ellis in the pre-season, CSK’s approach took shape quickly. Matt Henry and Khaleel Ahmed were tasked with making early inroads, using seam movement and inswing. The middle overs were about control, before returning to wide yorkers at the death, regardless of personnel.

The returns were poor. Henry leaked runs at 13 an over across three games, Noor Ahmed went wicketless till the contest against DC, and the predictability at the death allowed RCB to score over 85 in the last five overs, including a 30-run over off Jamie Overton. Punjab Kings had earlier chased down 200-plus in Chepauk without much resistance.

The game against Delhi, however, hinted at a shift. CSK brought in Akeal Hosein for Henry and handed a debut to the left-armer Gurjapneet Singh.

What went right for CSK’s bowling against DC?

Set 213 after a Sanju Samson hundred, Delhi was off the block in a jiffy, racing to 61 in 4.5 overs.

The first check came through Khaleel, who removed KL Rahul, with Pathum Nissanka following soon after. At 66/2 at the end of the PowerPlay, the chase was still on track.

The expected move was Noor in the seventh over, in line with CSK’s usual pattern. Instead, Ruturaj Gaikwad turned to Gurjapneet, reading the assistance for seam off the red soil surface. The debutant responded immediately, striking with his first ball.

ALSO READ | Phone in IPL dugout — RR manager Bhinder under scrutiny from Anti-Corruption Unit

More than the wicket, it was the method that stood out. Gurjapneet went hard into the pitch, using chest-high, bodyline deliveries to push David Miller onto the back foot. This was not containment. It was an attempt to disrupt.

With two new batters at the crease, Overton followed with a similar approach. Having been expensive earlier while chasing wide yorkers, he shifted back to his strengths, hitting the deck at pace and extracting uncomfortable bounce. Strokeplay became restrictive, and the pressure told. Overton finished with 4/18, breaking the chase open.

At the death, there was also a subtle adjustment. Kamboj ran in with a field set for the wide yorker, but targeted middle stump instead. The line change, combined with the visual cue of the field, forced indecision. Execution, rather than variation alone, made the difference.

This time, the plan held.

Whether this marks a lasting shift is still uncertain. But for the first time this season, CSK’s bowling looked less like a fixed template and more like a set of options.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

#IPL #Wide #yorkers #hard #lengths #CSK #template #solve #deathover #issues

In the IPL 2026 game against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium…