Gaikwad Matches Jadeja's Unwanted CSK Record

CSK's rare poor start came as Punjab Kings chased down a stiff target of 209 at Chepauk, winning by five wickets. Shreyas Iyer's 50 off 29 balls anchored the successful chase, while Ayush Mhatre's 73 off 43 balls was the highlight of CSK's innings.

What makes the situation more concerning is that Gaikwad is now enduring the longest losing streak by a CSK captain in franchise history, with 6 consecutive defeats. Under MS Dhoni, the team went nearly two decades without such a poor start to a season.