In the history of the Indian Premier League, the Chennai Super Kings have been one of the most successful teams. They have won the competition on four events and have equipped for the most number of the end of the season games. Last year, the team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni failed to make the playoffs and finished ninth in the points table. They will begin their mission against the Gujarat Titans this season on Walk 31 at the Narendra Modi Arena.
This year, CSK will be back playing their home games at the Chepauk, which is known to help the spinners. This year, they paid INR 16.25 crores for Ben Stokes’ services in the IPL auction. Since he can help in all areas well, a lot will depend on him. Since the beginning of the Indian Premier League, CSK’s bowlers have won the Purple Cap four times, more than any other team. The bowling lineup, which has included some of the best spinners and pacers, is to blame for the team’s huge success.
5. Albie Morkel:
The former South African all-rounder played in the Indian Premier League for four teams, but CSK was where he had the most success. He highlighted in 78 games for CSK from 2008 to 2013 and picked a sum of 76 wickets at a normal of 27.02. Against Albie Morkel’s base price of INR 90 lakh (USD 225,000), CSK paid INR 2.7 crore (USD 675,000) during the inaugural auction.
Morkel was the team’s second-highest wicket-taker in his first season, taking 17 at an average of 23.47. He also hit some useful runs and finished the season among the team’s top five run scorers. Morkel was among the four players CSK held prior to going into the uber sell off in 2011. In 2010, he was a part of CSK’s first 150-run partnership in the Indian Premier League.
4. Deepak Chahar:
The 30-year-old pacer Deepak Chahar has the best bowling figure by an Indian in T20Is and is known for his swing bowling. Chahar made his IPL debut in 2016 with Rising Pune Supergiants, appearing in just five games over the course of his two seasons. From his starting price of INR 20 lakh, CSK selected him in 2018 for INR 80 lakh. In his presentation season for CSK, Chahar took 10 wickets in 12 games at a normal of 27.8.
He laid down a good foundation for himself in the 2019 season as he took 22 wickets in 17 games at a normal of 21.9, an economy of 7.47, and a strike pace of 17.5. That season, he took the second most wickets for CSK. Beginning around 2018, Chahar has taken 42 wickets in the powerplay overs, which is the most by any bowler. Chahar has taken 58 wickets for CSK in 58 matches, averaging 27.7.
3. Ravichandran Ashwin:
With a cricket ball in his grasp, Ravichandran Ashwin turns out to not be anything under an entertainer. He was endorsed by CSK in 2008 for INR 20 lakh (USD 50,000) yet didn’t be able to highlight in any game. Ashwin made his IPL debut for CSK in 2009, appearing in just two games. He figured out how to get just two wickets in his presentation season.
Ashwin turned into an ordinary in CSK’s playing 11 from the 2010 season and picked 13 wickets at a normal of 22.53. CSK selected Ashwin in the 2011 auction for INR 3.91 crores. He took 20 wickets in 16 games at an average of 19.4 per game. Ashwin picked 10 or more wickets in each tournament season from 2010 to 2020. Ashiwn bowled at an economy of less than seven during his first five years competing in the tournament.
2. Ravindra Jadeja:
The star Indian all-rounder helped Rajasthan Royals win the inaugural IPL trophy when he made his IPL debut with them in 2008. In order to acquire Ravindra Jadeja’s services, CSK paid INR 9.2 crores, or $2 million, in the 2012 auction. Jadeja scored 191 runs and took 12 wickets in 19 games in his first season with CSK, averaging 22.75 runs per game.
In 2013, the Super Rulers came to the last, and Jadeja assumed a critical part with both bat and ball. He was one of CSK’s four retained players in 2014. Jadeja was once more retained by the Super Kings when the team returned to the league in 2018 after serving a two-year suspension. In 2022, CSK held Jadeja for INR 16 crores as the primary goal in front of MS Dhoni.
1. Dwayne Bravo:
Dwayne Bravo is one of the two bowlers who have won the Purple Cap two times in the IPL. He has been one of the best bowlers in the tournament’s history, not just for the Chennai Super Kings. In December of last year, he made his IPL retirement announcement and was quickly hired as CSK’s bowling coach.
In 2008, Bravo joined the Mumbai Indians as an injury replacement for Lasith Malinga. In his presentation season for MI, Bravo picked a sum of 11 wickets and scored 178 runs. He left MI prior to the 2011 mega auction and was purchased by CSK for INR 92 lakh. In 2011, CSK won the IPL championship, but Bravo did little to help the team because he only appeared in six games.