CSK’s Batting Disaster, Why Fans Are Losing Faith in Dhoni’s Leadership

CSK Fans Left Heartbroken: It was a nightmare for CSK fans. The team that once ruled the IPL, especially at their fortress Chepauk looked completely lost. Under MS Dhoni’s leadership, fans had seen legends being made and trophies being lifted. But this time, what they saw was hard to believe.

In a T20 game where every ball matters, CSK played 61 dot balls that’s more than 10 overs without scoring a run While some joked that this helped the environment (because fewer runs fewer celebrations more trees), for fans, it was nothing short of humiliation.

Scoring just 103 runs in 20 overs, CSK hit their lowest total ever at Chepauk. KKR chased it down in just 10.1 overs & winning by 8 wickets and with 59 balls to left. The worst defeat in CSK’s history. This was also CSK’s third straight loss at home, something that had never happened before.

Fans are now asking the tough questions

How did such a strong team fall so low? Why is there no intent in batting? What went wrong at the auction table? Sunil Narine was the star of the night taking 3 wickets with the ball and then smashing 44 runs off just 18 balls with the bat.

CSK’s batters struggled

Rachin Ravindra: 4 runs from 9 balls

Devon Conway: 12 off 11

Vijay Shankar: 29 off 21

Game set and done in a thumping style ✅@KKRiders with a 𝙆𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 to remember as they secure a comprehensive 8️⃣-wicket victory 💜

Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/gPLIYGiUFV#TATAIPL | #CSKvKKR pic.twitter.com/dADGcgITPW

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 11, 2025

Even Dhoni: just 1 run off 4 balls

No one looked like they wanted to win.

The issue goes beyond just one match. CSK seems to have lost the plot at the auction itself. Players like Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, and Vijay Shankar have failed to deliver. Experienced stars like Jadeja and Ashwin seem past their prime And Ruturaj Gaikwad, the one shining light, wasn’t even playing.

It’s painful for fans to see the MS Dhoni man who built this empire watch it crumble before his eyes. His decisions, the team combinations, and the lack of spark all point towards one sad truth this might be the end of an era.

Cricket is a game of ups and downs, but when a team stops fighting, it hurts the most. CSK has always been about pride, passion, and performance. But this season, it feels like something is missing the intent, the hunger, and maybe even the belief.