{"id":584,"date":"2026-04-06T06:00:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T06:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/ruturaj-gaikwad-takes-blame-as-csk-suffer-winless-ipl-start-after-3rd-loss"},"modified":"2026-04-06T06:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T06:00:22","slug":"ruturaj-gaikwad-takes-blame-as-csk-suffer-winless-ipl-start-after-3rd-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/ruturaj-gaikwad-takes-blame-as-csk-suffer-winless-ipl-start-after-3rd-loss","title":{"rendered":"Ruturaj Gaikwad Takes Blame as CSK Suffer Winless IPL Start After 3rd Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a third straight defeat in the IPL 2026, going down to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 43 runs on Sunday. The loss leaves CSK winless so far, languishing at the foot of the standings with a net run rate of -2.517, and marking their second-longest opening skid in an IPL season. After the match, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad took personal responsibility for the outcome following CSK\u2019s failure to chase down a 251-run target.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>CSK recorded their third consecutive defeat of IPL 2026, losing to RCB by 43 runs.<\/li>\n<li>Chennai are still searching for their first win and sit last with a net run rate of -2.517.<\/li>\n<li>Gaikwad blamed himself after scoring just 7 runs off 3 balls in the chase.<\/li>\n<li>RCB put up 251 runs, with CSK finishing 43 runs short.<\/li>\n<li>CSK\u2019s next assignment is against Delhi Capitals at home on Saturday, April 11.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Gaikwad\u2019s admission after CSK\u2019s chase faltered<\/h2>\n<p>Chasing a challenging 251, CSK never really found their footing as Gaikwad was dismissed in the opening over. He made only 7 runs from 3 deliveries before departing early, and CSK ultimately fell 43 runs short of the target. Reflecting on the loss, the CSK skipper weighed up whether a more impactful start could have changed the chase.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think, maybe if I would have contributed more top of the order, you never know, we would have chased it down. So definitely it\u2019s on me today,\u201d Gaikwad said after the game.<\/p>\n<h2>Middle-overs fightback and RCB\u2019s contrasting start<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the early setback, CSK received support from several batters during the middle overs. Sarfaraz Khan struck 50 off 25, Prashant Veer made 43 off 29, and Jamie Overton contributed 37 off 16, keeping the chase alive for periods. Still, the five-time champions could not cross the line in the end.<\/p>\n<p>Gaikwad\u2019s opening effort was also followed by another struggle from Sanju Samson, who registered his third straight scoreless-leaning outing, dismissed for 9. After a strong T20 World Cup 2026, Samson has not been able to carry that form into the IPL; in his first three matches, he has managed only 22 runs.<\/p>\n<p>RCB\u2019s season start, meanwhile, has been almost the reverse of CSK\u2019s. The reigning champions have already claimed two convincing victories, putting them firmly in the conversation as they chase another title.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s next for both teams<\/h2>\n<p>CSK will return to action at home against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, April 11. 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