India, April 23 -- Super Giants are enduring a nightmare start to IPL 2026, with their campaign teetering after five winless games in seven so far. The team, boasting a star-studded lineup, has been repeatedly outplayed on high-bouncing pitches that mimic Australian conditions rather than typical Indian tracks.

If skipper Rishabh Pant's poor run with the willow is a setback for the side even on home turf, chief coach Justin Langer has an inkling of where the team's problem lies. He pinpoints the core issue, including failure to adapt to extra pace and bounce, especially after losing their third consecutive match on the home turf against Rajasthan Royals by 40 runs on Wednesday night.

"We've been bowling quite well in the first game but ...