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Stephen Fleming Analyzes CSK’s Loss to Rajasthan Royals and Focuses on Powerplay Failures
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Stephen Fleming Analyzes CSK’s Loss to Rajasthan Royals and Focuses on Powerplay Failures

In the recent IPL match against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming pointed to the team’s failures in the powerplay as the primary reason for their six-run defeat. The loss came despite a valiant effort later in the game, but CSK’s early struggles, particularly in the first six overs, made the chase of 183 too challenging.Fleming specifically mentioned the impact of key players, such as the absence of Jamie Overton, which contributed to their struggles in both the powerplay and fielding. Without Overton's impact in these crucial stages, CSK failed to get the breakthrough needed and were forced to play catch-up.Powerplay Breakdown: Rajasthan Royals DominateThe first six overs saw Rajasthan Royals dominate with the bat, scoring 79 for 1. In cont...