Despite expectations of a high-scoring surface, Hosein revealed the pitch behaved quite differently, assisting bowlers who adapted early. \u201cBoth teams saw the pitch and thought it would have been an absolute belter. Thankfully, we got the opportunity to bowl first and realised it was much more on the slower side and on the lower side as well,\u201d he said in a video released by CSK on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
CSK\u2019s bowlers made full use of the conditions, with Hosein returning 1-19 and Noor Ahmad picking 2-22 to restrict DC to 155\/7. \u201cIt\u2019s just about passing on information as quickly as possible and trying to make it as difficult as possible for the batters. For us, it was about staying on the stumps and hitting that good length. Going shorter didn\u2019t really work today,\u201d Hosein added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hosein also highlighted the importance of early assessment when opening the bowling for the team in the power play.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGetting the opportunity to bowl the first over, it can be challenging. You\u2019re the first person to make the assessment on the pitch. For me, it\u2019s about doing that quickly and passing on the information so the other bowlers can benefit.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The West Indian spinner also credited his on-field communication with Noor Ahmad for immediate success. \u201cCase in point with Noor, it was about having that conversation on what lengths to bowl. Thankfully, we had that quick chat, and he got the wicket on the next ball. It\u2019s good to have that partnership and see him succeed.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chasing 156, CSK were powered by a superb unbeaten 87 off 52 balls from Sanju Samson, who stitched an unbroken 114-run stand with Kartik Sharma (41*), sealing victory with 15 balls to spare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hosein heaped praise on Player of the Match Samson, hailing his composure under pressure, which helped the dressing room remain calm during the chase. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chasing 156, CSK were powered by a superb unbeaten 87 off 52 balls from Sanju Samson, who stitched an unbroken 114-run stand with Kartik Sharma (41*), sealing victory with 15 balls to spare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With this win, CSK stayed in sixth place but moved within touching distance of the playoff spots. They have ten points in five matches and will next face Lucknow Super Giants on May 10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n