Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are having a tough time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. They have lost their first three games under the new captain Ravindra Jadeja.
While the defending champions suffered a 6-wicket defeat in the tournament opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), they lost to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by the same margin in the second fixture and then received a 54-run thrashing at the hands of Punjab Kings (PBKS).
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CSK are due to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their fourth encounter and ahead of the game, skipper Jadeja said one win will put their campaign back on track.
“In T20 cricket it’s a matter of one match. If you win one match the momentum comes your way. One win will put us on the right track and give us the rhythm because all our players are so experienced that you don’t need to tell anyone anything because everyone knows their game. We are working hard towards that," said Jadeja ahead of the match, as quoted by IANS.
The match against SRH will be Ravindra Jadeja’s 150th appearance for CSK. He has joined the Super Kings as a youngster back in 2012 and will become only the third player to earn 150 caps for the franchise.
Jadeja will join MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina on the elite list of players with 150 caps for CSK.
Talking about the landmark match, Jadeja said, “CSK is everything. It’s a family. CSK is like my home now. I’ve been a part of the team for 10 years. I don’t see myself playing for some other team from now."
Chennai Super Kings are currently languishing at the eighth position on the points table. The victory against SRH will certainly give them confidence for the long season ahead.
(With IANS inputs)