Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming addressed the media following their 50-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, shedding light on the conditions at Chepauk Stadium. Contrary to its reputation as a spinners' haven, Fleming pointed out that CSK no longer enjoys a distinct home advantage and the pitch was hard to read. "There was no home advantage at Chepauk. We've been really honest with you. We haven't been able to read the wickets here in the last couple of years. So, it's not new. We are trying to come to grips each day with what we get, and we don't know," Fleming said. The Chepauk pitch, which appeared to favor pace bowlers, saw Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal claim seven wickets between them, while CSK’s spin-heavy attack, other than Noor Ahmad, struggled to make an impact on Friday. 'It's so hard to read' Stephen Fleming admitted that the team had misjudged the conditions, making it difficult to execute their plans effectively against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. "No, we didn't get it right. It's so hard to read, but we thought it was going to skid on with the dew, but it actually got a bit tacky. So, it certainly made it harder here," he said. While Chepauk has traditionally been known as a spinner’s paradise, the last couple of seasons have painted a different picture. In IPL 2024, pacers bagged 74 wickets at the venue, whereas spinners managed only 25. Fleming also added that adapting to the current pitch remains a challenge, as the team has invested heavily in its spin department. "It's not the Chepauk where you can just go in and play four spinners. We're having to work really hard to try and understand what the nature of each pitch is, and it's quite different," he said. Also Read: Watch: Chepauk Echoes with Loud 'RCB RCB' Chants Up next, Chennai Super Kings will face Rajasthan Royals at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday. Following a week-long break, they will return to the Chepauk Stadium to take on Delhi Capitals on April 5, hoping for a better outcome at home.