As of now, Chennai Super Kings have managed to register just two wins in eight games-played within IPL 2025, placing them at the lowest tier of the points tally, with only four in total. They recently suffered a disheartening defeat to their fiercest rivals, the Mumbai Indians, by six wickets while playing last Sunday at Wankhede Stadium. Up next on April 25, on Friday, are the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
As of now, the only home victory by CSK would keep alive their hope to make it to the playoffs. With another loss, CSK’s maximum points toll would be 14, which could be insufficient for the top four.
Before addressing this crucial match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, head coach Stephen Fleming spoke to the press. He said that the attitude of the team is such that it still clings on to winning all its remaining matches to keep alive its chances. It is still hopeful of winning 6 out of 6. Perhaps some might snicker at this, but RCB did it last year, he said. While there’s still a chance, we want to put our best players on the field. But we also know that if things don’t go our way, we’ve got to make the most of a rough season.
Fleming, who’s enjoyed plenty of success in the IPL as a coach, emphasized the fact that they plan on not wasting any of the games or opportunities that will come up in the upcoming weeks.
When the time comes, we wouldn’t leave any stone unturned to get it right, he continued. The players know that, and that creates a bit of competition within the team’s setup. We’re not going to let any time go to waste.
