Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simmons attributed the team\u2019s improved bowling performance in the victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) to \u2018better execution of plans\u2019.<\/p>\n
After being plundered for 250 runs by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the last game, the CSK bowling group regrouped to defend 212 against DC and earn the side\u2019s first points this season. Simmons suggested that the performance in Bengaluru wasn\u2019t very far off what the team displayed in front of the home fans six days later.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLast game we lost, people looked at it as a huge loss. When we analysed the game, we found it was bigger than it really was. Tonight, things went our way. The guys stuck to the plan, understood the dimensions of the field, and knew where to bowl and not,\u201d he said at the post-match press conference.<\/p>\n
The star of the night with the ball was English pacer Jamie Overton, who finished with figures of four for 18, a week after being carted for 42 in just three by RCB. The coach said Overton reaped the rewards of sticking to his strengths and understanding what the team requires from him.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe tried something which didn\u2019t work against RCB, but he went back to his strength tonight. He rattled everybody with his pace. When you\u2019re bowling 150 kmph, having an off-pace delivery that is under 120 is really effective,\u201d the South African said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes, you bowl the same ball, and the ball goes up in the air, the next time it goes over the fence for six. [Going for runs] doesn\u2019t make you a bad bowler. He\u2019s just living in an environment where he\u2019s feeling he\u2019s backed, and I think that\u2019s important for a bowler in the modern game,\u201d he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Simmons also spelt out the rationale behind CSK signing the currently-injured Spencer Johnson as a replacement for Nathan Ellis.<\/p>\n
\u201cStrategically, to have someone like him with his pace and left-arm bowling is really important. We\u2019re not sure how much of a role he\u2019ll play this year, but that\u2019s fine. A lot of scouting is finding out from people who know the individuals. That was certainly done to get an understanding. He\u2019s got a lot of attributes that we were excited about,\u201d Simmons explained.<\/p>\n
Published on Apr 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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