IPL 2022: Flop Indian XI from IPL Week 7

6. Robin Uthappa

The veteran CSK batter has lost form lately batting at a new position with the introduction of Devon Conway. Like KKR, CSK also had their slim playoff hopes requiring them to win all their remaining encounters with a good NRR.

CSK faced DC and made a splendid start batting first courtesy Conway and Gaikwad who had a hundred-run partnership. This forced Chennai to push their power hitters up the order with Dube, Dhoni, and Rayudu all promoted to use the long handle. Uthappa only got a chance to bat in the last over but couldn’t strike big as he was dismissed for a first-ball duck hitting straight to deep square leg fielder.

With a win against DC keeping their hopes alive, CSK were hoping they could get the better of Mumbai Indians for the second time in IPL 2022. Meanwhile, there was some controversy as a power cut at Wankhede ensured there was no DRS for the first half hour and Conway unfortunately was a victim of a poor umpiring decision. Back at number four this time, Robin made a cautious start with the ball swinging around for Daniel Sams. However, a quick delivery from Bumrah had him caught plumb in front for another low score of 1 from 6 balls. CSK went on to lose the game and are now out of the playoff race along with five time winners Mumbai Indians.