DUBAI: Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has shared his thoughts on the batting forms of MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 final on Friday night between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Both Dhoni and Morgan have failed to leave a mark with the bat in IPL 2021. While Dhoni showed signs of redemption in CSK's knockout game against Delhi Capitals, KKR captain Morgan registered a duck before his team sealed a win to enter the final.
"Their captaincy has helped their teams get to the final, but with one game to go, you worry it will catch up to them," said Steyn in a conversation on ESPNcricinfo.
"Class is permanent with someone like MS Dhoni. He came out the other day (Qualifier 1) and was able to get his team over the line. I feel he has probably got it between his teeth, whereas Eoin Morgan might just be struggling a bit more with the bat, and KKR might just run out of their luck, so as to speak," he added.
Dhoni-led CSK has won the IPL title thrice and after putting on a dismal show in the 2020 season in UAE, the side made a remarkable comeback this year. Fearless cricket from the franchise has seen Dhoni's men reach the finals.
On the other hand, Morgan's side was completely down and out in the India leg, winning just two games out of seven. However, UAE brought a change in fortunes.
Venkatesh Iyer's inclusion gave the much-needed boost to the batting line-up, while Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana and Rahul Tripathi have done their job too in the second leg of the season.
