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Irfan Pathan rips into IPL standards after CSK's fourth-successive loss vs PBKS: 'Itna toh Legend League me nahi...'

Irfan Pathan wasn't too impressed with the fielding standards during the match between CSK and PBKS in IPL 2025 on Tuesday.

Published on: Apr 9, 2025, 09:35:42 IST
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The match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings on Tuesday saw questionable fielding standards, particularly from the CSK, as many struggled to defend Super Kings’ efforts on the field. But former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan didn’t hold back; watching CSK grass multiple chances against Punjab Kings, Pathan took to his official X account to take aim at the lack of quality.

Punjab Kings players celebrate after the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Rachin Ravindra (REUTERS)
Punjab Kings players celebrate after the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Rachin Ravindra (REUTERS)

“8 drop catches in the game today. Itne to legend league mein Nahi chorte bhai (we don't drop this many even in legends leagues),” Pathan wrote.

The Super Kings’ fourth straight defeat in IPL 2025 wasn’t just about a power-hitting masterclass from Punjab’s Priyansh Arya, who blazed a 39-ball hundred. It was also about the generosity shown by CSK’s fielders – at least three costly drops and a botched caught-and-bowled chance that turned a chase into a mountain for the visitors in Mullanpur.

Stephen Fleming, a usually composed figure, could not hide his disappointment post-match.

“The game was really lost in the field. I thought we were sloppy... just lacked accuracy under pressure,” the CSK head coach said.

“We were put under pressure by a fine innings, but we’ve got to be better than that... So that’s where the game got away from us.”

While he welcomed a rare powerplay success from Conway and Rachin, and praised MS Dhoni’s late fireworks, Fleming reiterated the obvious – this game was not about batting. It was about the chances that were there for the taking and CSK’s inability to take them.

“It’s been a frustrating season so far. The catching has been poor, but it was poor from both sides tonight,” Fleming said.

 
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