CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad Turns on Why Devon Conway scored 50 points in PBKS vs CSK match, but Devon Conway is still retired
Left-handed Conway scored 69 runs in 49 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Before the final delivery of the 18th session, CSK management recalled Conway, Devon, sending Ravindra Jadeja to the bat. When this decision was made, Doni was on the other end.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad explained his decision to retire Devon Conway after five-time champions failed again in the IPL 2025 season. CSK lost to the Punjab Kings in 18 runs in Mullanpur and failed to chase 220 runs. MS Dhoni contributed 27 goals cameo, but the effort was insufficient.
Left-handed Conway scored 69 runs in 49 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Before the final delivery of the 18th session, CSK management recalled Conway, Devon, sending Ravindra Jadeja to the bat. When this decision was made, Doni was on the other end.
At the end of the final, CSK required 28 runs. Dhoni faces a strike by Yash Thakur. Dhoni hit the low-key world but was caught by Yuzvendra Chahal. Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten, running 9 goals for 9 goals.
What did Ruturaj Gaikwad say on Devon Conway?
In his post-match speech, Gaikwad explained the decision to retire Devon Conway, saying management believes Jadeja can complete the situation more effectively.
“Well, you know, he’s more of a timer for the ball, very useful, but when you have Jaddu (Jadeja), his role is completely different, and he’s especially famous for this character. So when you know the batsman is struggling, you want that change to happen at some point,” Gaikwad said after the game.
“Initially, he was still batting. We waited and waited until we thought it was necessary and then we thought, yes, why not change it?” he added.
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad talks about what went wrong with them
The Punjab Kings’ defeat marks CSK’s fourth straight defeat in the IPL 2025 season. In all five games, the team led by Gaikwad struggled in the field, dropping a few catches. Captain CSK identified it as a key factor in underperforming.
“We’re throwing the catch; the same hitter just adds 15, 20, 25, and sometimes 30 runs extra. It’s just making a difference. If you’re just missing the RCB game, I think the last three changes are just a matter of one or two or three hits,” Gaikwad said.
CSK is currently ranked ninth in the dot table, with only 2 points in five games.
