Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni blamed the batting unit after his team’s 37-run loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Dubai on Saturday (October 10).

Chasing 170 to win, CSK could manage only 132/8 in 20 overs. It was a listless batting performance as Ambati Rayudu was the top-scorer with 40-ball 42.

"I think the last four overs when we were bowling, we just needed to close it nicely. Batting has been a bit of a worry and today also it was evident. We need to do something about it," said Dhoni during the post-match presentation ceremony.

The captain reckons playing the bigger shots even if you get out will be needed in the upcoming games rather than taking the match to the last over.

"I think we are better off playing the other way round, playing the bigger shots even if you get out. That is something we can do in the coming games. I think it also depends on how you've performed so far in the tournament and our batting has lacked a bit of power from the sixth over onwards," he remarked.

Dhoni acknowledged that CSK's main concern is their batting and the side will be more expressive in the forthcoming fixtures.

"I think overall you have to look at the combination, how many spinners, the fast bowlers. There's always one spot you can play around. We started with five bowlers, now we have six. But our main worry remains the batting department. In the coming games we'll try to be more expressive," he said.

CSK have now lost five out of their seven games in the ongoing IPL. They will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their next match on Tuesday (October 13).