In a high-scoring match of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings put up a commanding total of 219/6 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), owing to the century put forward by Priyansh Arya. His 39-ball 103 marked the fourth fastest hundred in IPL history. Shashank Singh¡¯s late half-century ensured Punjab crossed the 200-run mark. But while the Punjab batters impressed, it was CSK¡¯s captain Ruturaj Gaikwad who became the target of online trolling after fans expressed deep frustration with his captaincy.
The highlight of the innings was Arya¡¯s explosive century in his debut IPL season. His quickfire 103 laid a solid foundation. Along with Shashank Singh¡¯s composed fifty, Punjab looked dominant from start to finish, giving CSK a daunting chase of 220.
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad did not open for CSK. New Zealand¡¯s Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra took charge instead. The duo hit two early boundaries in the first over. However, fans were baffled by repeated decisions such as using Ashwin in the powerplay and not finishing the spells of more economical bowlers.
Social media was flooded with angry reactions. One fan questioned the repetitive errors: ¡°How can a captain be this pathetic?¡±?
Another wrote, ¡°We¡¯re seated for Ruturaj Gaikwad¡¯s golden duck.¡±?
A third user didn¡¯t hold back, declaring, ¡°RUTURAJ GAIKWAD IS THE WORST CAPTAIN EVER IN IPL 2025.¡±?
Criticism extended to the team¡¯s batting order and strategy, with one fan sarcastically saying, ¡°Even 40 overs wouldn¡¯t be enough to chase 220 with this lineup.¡±
Others highlighted poor field placements, drop catches, and misuse of bowlers. One fan summed it up: ¡°CSK should find a new captain or else they will not win a trophy any sooner.¡±
As the tournament heats up, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Chennai Super Kings will have to rethink their strategy. With fan frustration growing louder, CSK¡¯s leadership choices are clearly under the scanner ¡ª and any slip-ups ahead could only intensify the noise.
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