XtraTime Web Desk: Dependable middle order batsman Ambati Rayudu is likely to miss Chennai Super Kings upcoming IPL 2020 clash against Rajasthan Royals on Friday. The Hyderabadi batsman was in terrific form in the opening encounter against Mumbai Indians. He was the highest scorer for his side with 71 runs and shared a 115 run partnership with Faf du Plessis. But he had to miss the clash against Rajasthan Royals due to an injury. His absence was felt as CSK didn’t have the firepower to chase down the 217-run target set by RR.
Providing an update on the right-hander’s fitness, Chennai Super Kings CEO Kashi Vishwanathan said, “Nothing to worry about. He has the hamstring injury, but will at worst miss one more game. But you never know, he might be fit in time for that game.”
CSK will take on Delhi Capitals in their next game at the Dubai Cricket Stadium on Friday. In fact, they have a gap before playing their fourth game of the season on October 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Dubai.
Speaking after the opening match heroics against MI, Rayudu had said: “We were training in lockdown, we were really eager and as we get older, we need to train so we were training. The pitch was good, once the dew came on, the pitch quickened a bit, it was doing a bit with the new ball. We practised in Chennai, it really helped and we then practiced in Dubai, so I was feeling good.”