The tension on the field had reached a boiling point. RCB stood at 112 for 1 after 13 overs, their chase progressing steadily, but now, with Faf Duplesi dismissed, the match had entered its most critical phase. CSK knew that if they could stall RCB's acceleration here, they would force Bangalore into an uncomfortable final stretch, where desperation could lead to mistakes.
Raj adjusted his gloves, walking onto the pitch with measured steps, his eyes locked onto the field placements. CSK had repositioned their defenders immediately upon his arrival—they weren't waiting for him to settle, they were anticipating his play style before he faced a single ball.
"They know I'm not reckless. But they'll try to force impatience. We don't let them."
Kohli gestured toward Raj at the crease, signaling readiness for strike rotation. The chase was entering its most decisive phase.
CSK's Adjustments – Maximum Containment Strategy Against Raj
