We need to quickly adapt, learn & reassess: MS Dhoni

TIL Desk Sports/ Defending champions Chennai Super Kings was on the receiving end in their last league game of the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) as the MS Dhoni-led side suffered a six-wicket defeat against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium, here on Sunday.

Despite putting up a good 170/5 score batting first, Punjab opener KL Rahul helped the hosts with his blistering 71 off 36 balls cross the line with 12 balls to spare. Dhoni also acknowledged his valuable contribution beside saying his side needed to quickly learn and reassess what went wrong.

Speaking after the match, Dhoni said: “You need to give the credit to them. It was not an easy wicket. With three spinners, it was difficult to manoeuvre in the first six overs.”

Praising Rahul, the Chennai skipper said: “But KL batted really well and was ably supported by Chris Gayle. And then Pooran towards the end was good with his lusty hits. It was a really good batting effort from their side.”Dhoni said his side tried to deliver their best, but not much worked on Sunday.