{"id":10147,"date":"2026-05-16T06:29:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T06:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/hussey-warns-csk-every-remaining-ipl-game-must-be-a-must-win"},"modified":"2026-05-16T06:29:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T06:29:43","slug":"hussey-warns-csk-every-remaining-ipl-game-must-be-a-must-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/hussey-warns-csk-every-remaining-ipl-game-must-be-a-must-win","title":{"rendered":"Hussey Warns CSK: Every Remaining IPL Game Must Be a Must-Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey acknowledged that the five-time IPL champions can\u2019t afford missteps after their loss to Lucknow Super Giants left their 2026 playoff chances hanging in the balance. With the league stage now tightening, CSK must win their final two matches\u2014and still hope other results fall their way\u2014to keep qualification alive.<\/p>\n<h2>CSK\u2019s playoff blow after Lucknow chase<\/h2>\n<p>CSK took a significant hit on Friday when Lucknow Super Giants successfully chased down 188 runs with ease. The chase was driven by Mitchell Marsh, who struck a rapid 90 off just 38 balls on a surface that offered pace and bounce at Ekana Stadium.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lucknow Super Giants chased 188 comfortably to beat Chennai.<\/li>\n<li>Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 90 off 38 balls.<\/li>\n<li>The defeat has left CSK with 12 points from 13 league matches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That points tally means CSK are now effectively looking at a near-perfect finish. They are likely to need victories in both of their remaining league games, along with favourable outcomes in other matches, to reach the playoffs.<\/p>\n<h2>Hussey: every remaining match feels like a final<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the pressure, Hussey said the squad\u2019s mindset will remain forward-looking. He suggested that the stage of the tournament has transformed each game into a must-win scenario, and that CSK will treat the rest of their fixtures with knockout urgency.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the post-match press conference, Hussey said he enjoys this part of the campaign because \u201cevery game is like a final,\u201d adding that the team is now in that exact situation. He also reiterated that CSK\u2019s route depends on winning both remaining contests, even if the wider table is still beyond their direct control.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hussey said CSK must approach the remaining games like knockout fixtures.<\/li>\n<li>He stressed that CSK need to win their last two matches.<\/li>\n<li>He noted the qualification spots are likely to be contested by several teams.<\/li>\n<li>He added that pressure is on everyone at this stage, not only Chennai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hussey also voiced belief that CSK can still progress, pointing to how \u201ccrazy things happen\u201d during this phase of the tournament and insisting that their chances are not over yet.<\/p>\n<h2>Gaikwad stays composed; \u201csimple calculation\u201d for CSK<\/h2>\n<p>After the defeat, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad projected calmness in the post-match presentation. He insisted that the qualification scenario for CSK is straightforward from a team perspective: win every game they play from here.<\/p>\n<p>Gaikwad said the immediate challenge begins with getting back to Chennai, describing it as a long flight. He then explained that the team\u2019s focus should shift to identifying areas for improvement, adjusting quickly to match conditions, and executing the basics properly.<\/p>\n<p>He framed the road ahead as a simple requirement: each match must be won, regardless of the number of games remaining. While he acknowledged that \u201cnothing simple\u201d can be taken for granted, he maintained that the objective is clear and there is no reason for alarm.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gaikwad said the first task is returning to Chennai after the trip.<\/li>\n<li>He emphasized evaluating what needs improvement and adapting quickly to conditions.<\/li>\n<li>He called the qualification route \u201csimple\u201d from CSK\u2019s standpoint: win every game.<\/li>\n<li>He expressed confidence that the team can turn things around if they have a good day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What CSK must do next<\/h2>\n<p>With the loss to Lucknow leaving them on the brink, CSK\u2019s remaining league schedule now carries maximum importance. The batting staff and leadership group have both signalled a need for urgency\u2014winning back-to-back matches while staying ready to respond to conditions as the tournament enters its most decisive stretch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey acknowledged that the five-time IPL champions can\u2019t afford missteps after their loss to Lucknow Super Giants left their&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":10146,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"IPL 2026 Playoff Race: Hussey Warns CSK Must-Win","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Michael Hussey says CSK can\u2019t afford slips after their loss to LSG\u2014every remaining IPL 2026 game is a must-win to keep playoffs 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