In a disappointing match on April 5, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 43 runs, marking their third consecutive defeat in IPL 2026. Subramaniam Badrinath, a two-time IPL champion, criticized CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for his tactical decisions, particularly in the death overs where RCB scored 97 runs. Tim David's explosive innings of **70* runs off just 25 balls was pivotal, especially his 30 runs** in Jamie Overton's 19th over. Badrinath pointed out that Overton had never bowled in the death overs before, questioning Gaikwad's choice to use him in that critical moment. He also noted that the absence of legendary captain MS Dhoni, who is out due to a calf injury, is deeply felt in the team. Badrinath suggested that even a less-than-fully fit Dhoni should return to provide leadership, as his presence could significantly impact CSK's performance. CSK's next match is against the Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 11 in Chennai.