CSK Rarely Stumble Twice Early in IPL Season

CSK have opened IPL 2026 with two straight defeats, first to Rajasthan Royals and then Punjab Kings at Chepauk. That makes it only their second such stumble, with 2022 the last time the machine sputtered this badly. Ruturaj Gaikwad still likes the batting, but the bowling needs a serious upgrade before RCB arrive on Sunday.