{"id":7869,"date":"2026-05-06T11:59:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/hussey-praises-kartik-sharmas-calm-reading-as-csk-chase-succeeds"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:59:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:59:58","slug":"hussey-praises-kartik-sharmas-calm-reading-as-csk-chase-succeeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/hussey-praises-kartik-sharmas-calm-reading-as-csk-chase-succeeds","title":{"rendered":"Hussey Praises Kartik Sharma\u2019s Calm Reading as CSK Chase Succeeds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has credited Sanju Samson\u2019s composure and ability to read the match for helping Kartik Sharma successfully settle into a pressure chase against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Hussey highlighted that the calm wicketkeeper-batter and the young partner combined for a decisive 114-run stand, guiding CSK to a successful run chase of 156 in just 17.3 overs.<\/p>\n<h2>Samson and Kartik\u2019s match-winning partnership<\/h2>\n<p>Hussey felt Samson\u2019s calmness and awareness of the situation proved crucial during the middle phase of CSK\u2019s chase, especially after the team suffered back-to-back setbacks. In that critical period, Kartik came in and steadied the innings with a controlled, mature effort.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Samson and Kartik put together a match-turning partnership worth 114 runs.<\/li>\n<li>Kartik remained unbeaten on 41 off 31 balls to finish the chase.<\/li>\n<li>CSK chased down a target of 156 with 17.3 overs to spare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Second straight unbeaten finish for Kartik<\/h2>\n<p>The batting coach also pointed out that this was not a one-off effort from Kartik. Hussey noted that Kartik\u2014who was acquired for Rs 14.20 crore\u2014has now stayed unbeaten through the end in his second consecutive game.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This was Kartik\u2019s second successive match where he remained not out till the finish.<\/li>\n<li>Kartik\u2019s contract value was Rs 14.20 crore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Hussey explains what Samson did to keep Kartik calm<\/h2>\n<p>In remarks shared through a video posted by IPL on X, Hussey explained how having an experienced batter at the other end can make a difference for a younger player. He stressed that Samson\u2019s presence helped Kartik stay composed, particularly when the innings required awareness rather than panic.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hussey said it\u2019s important for an experienced player like Samson to be in the middle with a developing batter such as Kartik.<\/li>\n<li>He added that talking through situations can help keep a young player calm under pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why Kartik\u2019s approach stood out<\/h3>\n<p>Hussey further praised Kartik\u2019s temperament and decision-making. He said Kartik did not feel forced to clear the boundary at all costs, instead showing maturity as he handled a run-a-ball phase.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hussey noted Kartik did not panic when he was operating around a run-a-ball.<\/li>\n<li>He said it could have been easy for Kartik to think about hitting a quick set of sixes, but that was not his instinct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The CSK batting coach also underlined Kartik\u2019s strengths in terms of game sense, batting craft, and power\u2014suggesting that skill and situational understanding still have a major place in modern T20 cricket.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hussey praised Kartik\u2019s game sense and overall batsmanship.<\/li>\n<li>He highlighted Kartik\u2019s power, while emphasising his ability to read conditions and play the situation.<\/li>\n<li>He argued that players with good craft and situational awareness remain valuable in the modern game, not just those who rely on explosive hitting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>CSK\u2019s standings and next fixture<\/h2>\n<p>After securing the win, CSK sit sixth in the points table with 10 points from five matches. 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