Chennai Super Kings are off to a poor start in IPL 2026. They have lost to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Rajasthan Royals, and the Punjab Kings as well. Their latest loss came on Sunday as they faced a difficult outing with the ball, with RCB scoring a massive 250/3, powered by a late knock from Tim David and Rajat Patidar, who added 99 runs in just 35 balls as well. CSK then fell short despite a fighting chase, eventually being bundled out for 207.

“He (Noor) is CSK’s biggest problem right now. He has bowled around 10 overs this season and conceded over 100 runs. He does not have a single wicket. I believe that if he corrects the angle of his run-up, the alignment will improve, and his hand, which has been falling on one side, will become straighter as well,” Irfan Pathan said on his YouTube channel.

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“I am very disappointed with his bowling because he brings in a lot of experience. He has had strong performances and a good economy, but hasn’t been able to perform like that in this league. An experienced bowler does not bowl a half-volley. Anshul Kamboj dismissed Virat Kohli with a bouncer after seeing him step out. Matt Henry bowled a full delivery even after seeing Virat step out,” he further added.

However, RCB captain Rajat Patidar and Tim David played stunning knocks, where David smashed 70* off 25 balls as well. Meanwhile, pace bowler Anshul had bowled David, but it was a no-ball.

“He (David) got bowled on a no-ball. Anshul Kamboj bluffed him, but giving Tim David a free hit means that you have become khatron ke khiladi (someone who plays with danger),” Pathan concluded. “Tim David usually stands outside the leg stump. So, bowling at the off stump gives him width. If the bowler thinks that he won’t give room by bowling at the off stump, he is actually giving him room. You have to bowl at the middle stump and leg stump; otherwise, he is going to hit you. You can block him initially, which Chennai did not do, and he took full advantage of that.”