LSG overhauled the target of 188 runs with 20 deliveries to spare.
CSK failed to defend the competitive total of 187 runs against LSG.
Kohli said this dynamic shift leaves little room for error, requiring players to constantly adapt under pressure.
In order to reach the playoffs, CSK need to win their remaining two league fixtures and hope other results favor them.
Akash Singh played his first game of the season for LSG and finished with 3/26 in his 4 overs.
Hardik Pandya has not fared well with the bat and the ball as well for MI in IPL 2026.