MS Dhoni's Batting To Ruturaj Gaikwad's Captaincy: 7 Reasons Why CSK Are Struggling In IPL 2025 - Check In Pics

CSK's top order batters haven't batted freely in the power plays in any of the matches in the ongoing IPL 2025 season and they have also put the team in trouble by getting out early. The team has tried different opening combinations but they haven't clicked so far for CSK. 

CSK have played 4 matches in the IPL 2025 season so far and they have changed their team composition in every game. They are yet to achieve the right team balance and the poor form of their players haven't helped their cause as well.  

MS Dhoni has faced criticism for batting too low in CSK's run chase in the ongoing tournament. Fans, experts want Dhoni to bat slightly higher and play in an aggressive manner. With every passing innings, Dhoni has come up in the batting line-up but he is not taking on bowlers at crucial junctures of the game.  

CSK's fielding performance has been very poor in every match of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. CSK fielders have dropped catches at crucial junctures of the game and opposition batters have taken full advantage.  

CSK have lacked the firepower in their batting line-up in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. During the mega auction, the five-times champions didn't go after a big power-hitter and they are now struggling in the run chase.  

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has made some questionable decisions in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Changing Playing XI in every match, demoting himself in batting order, poor utilization of spinners -  these things have raised questions on Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy skill.    

Over the years, CSK has leveraged home advantage at Chepauk. However, the unpredictability in the nature of the pitch in IPL 2025 season has posed challenges for them. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming has also accepted the difficulty in reading the wicket, which has affected their game strategies.