Fans brutally roasted former India cricketer Aakash Chopra after his prediction about Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad failed to perform. On Tuesday, the five-time champions hosted the Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-octane clash at home, Chepauk. KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and let the hosts put the score on the board first. The Super Kings, who finally managed to record their first win in the previous game by defeating Delhi Capitals, aimed to continue their winning momentum. 

Sanju Samson and skipper Gaikwad stepped in to open the innings for the five-time champions but unfortunately got off to a poor start. The Yellow Army lost their first wicket in the form of Gaikwad, who hasn’t been having a favorable campaign. He was forced to walk back at 7 runs after being dismissed off an Anukul Roy delivery. 

However, right after his dismissal, former cricketer Aakash Chopra became a subject of fans’ trolls, and the reason was his prediction for CSK skipper. Before the game, Chopra had predicted that the 29-year-old cricketer would have a blast with the bat. “Strong feeling that Ruturaj will fire today. Let’s see #CSKvKKR,” Chopra tweeted.

6Fans troll Aakash Chopra after his prediction proves to be wrong

However, Chopra’s prediction didn’t come true and the cricketer-turned-commentator had to face the wrath of the trolls. Here is how fans reacted to it- 

Notably, as of now, Gailkwad has been able to score only 63 runs off 60 deliveries in IPL 2026.