CSK: Chennai Super Kings has had a very bad start in IPL 2026. This team has scored a hat-trick of defeats. First this team lost to Rajasthan Royals, then Punjab Kings defeated Chennai at home and now RCB has defeated Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. After three consecutive defeats, the biggest question is whether five-time IPL champion CSK will be able to make it to the playoffs? What will Chennai Super Kings have to do now to break the streak of continuous defeats? Let us tell you those three changes which can change both the condition and direction of Chennai Super Kings.

Chennai demands these changes

The first change Chennai Super Kings will have to make is in its bowling unit. Chennai Super Kings are facing a lot of problems especially in death bowling, the same is the case with powerplay also. Chennai needs a bowler who bowls at a good economy rate. The amazing thing is that Chennai has such a bowler but he has not got the chance yet. We are talking about Akil Hossain, who is a left arm spinner and is known for bowling well in the powerplay. Akil Hossain has experience of 273 matches in T20 and this player has taken 254 wickets.

Hossain mostly bowls in powerplay and his economy rate is only 7.1.

Changes necessary in middle order

There are two players in the middle order of Chennai Super Kings who are playing IPL for the first time. Both Karthik Sharma and Prashant Veer have been bought by CSK at a huge price of Rs 14.2 crores. In such a situation, they will be given opportunities. But between these two, it is important to give a chance to a player who has the power to change the match from the middle order and this player is Dewald Brevis. It is being told that Dewald Brevis will be fit for the match against Delhi Capitals.

He can play in that match. Brewis is known for his stormy batting, with his arrival the batting of Chennai Super Kings will be very strong.

Dhoni's return is necessary

The return of MS Dhoni has also become necessary for Chennai. Dhoni may be old but his importance for Chennai has been revealed in the first three matches of IPL 2026. Dhoni's return can make a huge difference in the decisions taken during the match. Dhoni runs the entire match by keeping wickets and his advice to the bowlers during overs often makes the difference in the match.

Apart from these, Chennai can also give a chance to fast bowler Ramakrishna Ghosh, who has the ability to bowl well in the death overs.

Ambati Rayudu has expectations from Chennai

Former cricketer Ambati Rayudu also has hopes from Chennai. He believes that the team can still reach the playoffs. While talking to Cricinfo, Rayudu said, 'I think Chennai Super Kings will still reach the playoffs. This tournament has seen a lot of ups and downs. Know when positive energy comes to a team and change happens. I think that positive aspect has been visible in Chennai Super Kings after the defeat against Bengaluru.

There will be improvements in some other areas, especially in death bowling, the plan will have to be changed. There is confidence in Sarfaraz, he has played good innings. Times will change when Brewis and Dhoni come back. Even if they don't qualify, their season will only get better from here. Now it remains to be seen whether Chennai is able to make a comeback or not.