ipl 2026 campaign for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) It ended disappointingly after a crushing defeat in Gujarat Titans (GT) At Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Needing a win to keep their fading playoff hopes alive, CSK were completely outclassed in all departments as Gujarat registered a thumping 89-run win and sealed their place in the top two on the points table.
Former captain of India after the defeat chris srikanth He did not hold back in assessing CSK’s performance, particularly targeting the young fast bowler for his dramatic decline in form during the latter half of the tournament.
Kris Srikkanth raised questions on the decline of CSK bowlers.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Srikanth did not hold back in reviewing Kamboj’s performance. He told that this young bowler had performed well in the first part of the season but later he completely lost his way.
“Anshul Kamboj was impressive in the first half of the season. But in the end, instead of scoring 500 runs with the bat, he gave away more than 500 runs with the ball. He got a scare after getting beaten in the LSG match. Since then, both his legs and arms are sore and he has not been able to bowl.” Srikanth said.
Kamboj finished the season with 530 runs in 14 matches at an economy rate of 10.52, one of the highest among regular bowlers this season. His poor performance in the death overs became a major concern for CSK, especially in important matches.
Injury-plagued CSK had a disappointing performance in the IPL 2026 season.
CSK’s campaign was heavily hampered by injuries and inconsistency throughout the season. The franchise struggled to settle on a stable bowling combination after injuries to several players nathan ellis, jamie overton And Khalil Ahmed. At the same time, their middle-order batting also failed to perform consistently under pressure.
Despite showing glimpses of promise earlier in the tournament, Anshul struggled in the closing stages and became a symbol of CSK’s big collapse. After impressing with his control and wicket-taking ability during the first half, the young fast bowler found it difficult to recover when the opposition teams started targeting him aggressively. The defeat officially ended CSK’s playoff hopes, while Gujarat Titans cemented their position as one of the strongest contenders for the IPL 2026 title.