The IPL 2024 auction saw some of the records break and all the teams are now ready to go into the tournament. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has made some obvious calls and some unique calls in the auction table. In total, they have bought six new players in the auction, including Daryll Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra. They have spent a total of INR 30.40 crore in this auction. Today, we will give you the IPL 2024 squad of CSK, their probable playing XI and much more. So let’s dive into it quickly.
CSK has retained 19 players before the IPL 2024 auction
A five-time champion CSK has retained a total of 19 players before the IPL 2024 auction. They have retained their core group including Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, etc.
CSK bought 6 players in the IPL auction
The franchise has bought 6 players in the Indian Premier League IPL 2024 auction. Out of those 6, 3 are overseas players and 3 are Indians.
They bought the two Kiwi all-rounders Daryll Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra. The former has been outstanding throughout the ICC WC 2023. CSK rewarded him for his performances and bought him for a whopping INR 14 crore. The latter is also in the CSK’s setup now. He has been bought for INR 1.8 crore. The question is will both the Kiwis find a place in the playing XI?
Other than those two, they have bought Mustafizur Rahman for INR 2 crore. It will be a good move by CSK as they need a bowler who can restrict runs at the back end of the inning. Also, while playing on Chennai’s wicket, a Bangladeshi pacer can bowl cutters and slowers on the wicket, which will make the batter’s life difficult.
As far as the Indian slots, Sameer Rizvi becomes the highest-paid uncapped cricketer in the IPL history. CSK bought him for INR 8.40 crore. Shardul Thakur (INR 4 crore) and Avanish Rao Aravelly (INR 20 lakh) are the other two Indian slots. CSK now have one crore left in the purse.
CSK IPL Squad 2024:
MS Dhoni (c), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana.
CSK’s squad has a total of 25 players, 8 of which are overseas.
Probable CSK Playing XI in the IPL 2024:-
Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryll Mitchell, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c) and (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana
This CSK playing XI might start in the IPL 2024. They have batting options till No. 9. And they have 5 proper bowling options as well. In this XI, they have a few other bowling options as well in Daryll Mitchell and Shivam Dube.
This is only the probable playing XI of CSK. The team might have made some changes according to the conditions and the form of the players. Sometimes, they need an extra all-rounder, they might fit in Moeen Ali and Mitchell Santner.
The same goes with Mustafizur Rahman and Rachin Ravindra. If the team thinks that they are needed, another overseas player has to sit out.
How far will CSK go this time around?
You never underestimate a team like CSK. They have been in tough situations and made a comeback. Currently, they are the champions. They have a very good team this time as well with some quality players and a balance in the team.
Also, they have a leader like MS Dhoni, who knows how to make the best use of their players. With MS Dhoni, there is no clarity. But this might be his last IPL season. Let’s see what happens.
Conclusion
So this is the squad of CSK for IPL 2024, their playing XI, and their released players. They will look to defend the title this year and try to win their 6th title. What do you think? How far will CSK go in the IPL 2024? Comment your predictions below.
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FAQ’s:-
1. How is the highest run scorer for CSK in IPL history?
Suresh Raina is the leading run scorer for CSK in IPL history. In 195 innings, he has scored 5529 runs at an average of 33.10 and a strike rate of 138.91. He has 30 half-centuries and 2 centuries to their name in IPL history.
2. Who is the leading wicket-taker for CSK in IPL history?
DJ Bravo, with 154 wickets in 127 innings is the highest wicket taker for CSK. He averages 22.66 and has a strike rate of 16.33. He has an economy of 8.32 with the best figures of 4 for 42.
3. Who was the runners-up team when CSK won their 5th title in 2023?
CSK won their 5th title by beating Gujarat Titans in the final. They won by wickets while chasing a revised target of 171 in 15 overs. Ravindra Jadeja hit the last two balls for a six and a four to Mohit Sharma to win the title.
