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Ruturaj Gaikwad Says CSK Lost To GT Because They Failed To Read Chepauk Conditions
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Published on 26 April 2026
CSK planned 170 to 180, but wickets kept striking
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad attributed Chennai’s IPL 2026 loss to Gujarat Titans to their inability to adapt to Chepauk’s changing, unpredictable pitch. CSK initially targeted 170-180, but frequent middle-overs wickets stopped partnerships from forming and prevented momentum from shifting, leaving them unable to convert a competitive start into a defendable total.
- Gaikwad cited poor adaptation to Chepauk conditions
- CSK aimed for 170 to 180 but kept losing wickets
- Middle-overs collapses blocked partnerships and momentum shift
- Unpredictable pitch patterns played a decisive role
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