The turbulent opening stand was the prime reason for CSK’s underperformance in the initial three matches. With Shane Watson being constant, it was Faf du Plessis, who was sent up the order in the last to matches, as he proved himself at that spot too. Faf, who is one of the leading run-scorers this season, made a match-winning opening stand with Shane Watson, who was an underperformer in the initial matches.
The turbulent opening stand was the prime reason for CSK’s underperformance in the initial three matches. With Shane Watson being constant, it was Faf du Plessis, who was sent up the order in the last to matches, as he proved himself at that spot too. Faf, who is one of the leading run-scorers this season, made a match-winning opening stand with Shane Watson, who was an underperformer in the initial matches.