Dhoni missed the opening match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) due to a severe calf strain. The wicketkeeper-batter didn’t travel with the squad to Guwahati after CSK confirmed that he would be ruled out for two weeks. Brevis missed the opener with a side strain, leaving CSK’s middle order fragile and inexperienced.
However, Brevis batted in a separate nets facility with absolutely no visible physical discomfort during the practice session, according to a report by Cricbuzz.
When questioned regarding the rehabilitation progress of MS Dhoni, Gaikwad chuckled and stated that an official medical update would arrive around the 13th day of his recovery period. Dhoni walked out and smashed several throwdowns deep into the stands.
CSK Struggle Without MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis in IPL 2026 Opener
In the absence of Dewald Brevis, Chennai Super Kings gave Australia all-rounder Matthew Short an opportunity at No. 4. They also brought in middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan as an Impact Player after an early top-order collapse.
All Eyes on MS Dhoni’s Availability Ahead of PBKS Clash
All eyes are on the upcoming match against Punjab Kings, set to take place on Friday, April 3. The possibility of MS Dhoni featuring in the playing XI remains the biggest talking point. However, the management will be cautious, as rushing a senior player back from a calf injury carries the risk of aggravation.
This highly anticipated clash will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. The five-time IPL champions will need to manage the workload of injured players carefully to keep them fit.
Also read: CSK vs PBKS Match 7: Free Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Weather Report, Playing XI, Head-to-Head & Match Preview - IPL 2026
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