India, March 31 -- Chennai Super Kings' batting coach Michael Hussey admitted that the early wickets against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday derailed their plans right at the start. It turned into a poor opening outing for the five-time champions in IPL 2026, as they were bowled out for just 127 and suffered a heavy defeat with 7.5 overs to spare at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Coming off a disappointing campaign last season, where they finished at the bottom, CSK had reshuffled their squad, bringing in Sanju Samson in a high-profile trade involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. However, the new-look batting unit failed to click, especially after losing key wickets in the powerplay. In the absence of MS Dhoni, much of the res...