IPL 2024 Chennai Super Kings Playing XI | CSK Playing 11 2024

The retention list of IPL 2024 has been announced by all ten franchises, where majority of the teams saw them retaining their core players from the past IPL season ahead of the auction, which is set to happen on Tuesday, 19th December. Here, in this article we will see what could be Chennai Super Kings' XI, in the absence of players like Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, etc. Openers: Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway The combo of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway are expected to open the innings for CSK in the upcoming IPL edition after their consistent performances in the last season, which played a pivotal role for them in lifting the trophy in 2023. Conway was the highest run-scorer for CSK in IPL 2023 with 672 runs to his name from 15 innings with an average of 51.69 and a strike rate of 139.7, while Gaikwad scored 590 runs from 15 innings at an average of 42.14 with a strike rate of 147.5. #PAGE_BREAK# Middle Order: Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni Ajinkya Rahane surprised everyone during the first half of IPL 2023 by smashing a 19-ball fifty against Mumbai Indians and also smashed an unbeaten knock off 71 runs in 29 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. Shivam Dube's six hitting ability has been a biggest advantage for their side in the middle overs to accelerate their team total. He smashed 35 sixes in 2023 IPL which is second highest in that tournament.MS Dhoni taking the helm for one more season has been a great news not only for the franchise but also for the fans. All will be excited to see 'Thala' take the field one more time after a long 10-month break.Chennai Super Kings would also look to buy one more Indian middle-order batsman in the absence of Ambati Rayudu's retirement, and in case if they fail to find someone, then they could try someone like Nishant Sindhu , who is also an all-rounder from the 2022 U19 WC squad of Team India.#PAGE_BREAK#All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali Ravindra Jadeja with the ball in middle overs has been instrumental for CSK over the years. In IPL 2023, he picked 20 wickets with the ball at an impressive economy of 7.56. He was second highest wicket-taker with the ball for CSK in that IPL season, and his finishing skill with the bat also played a pivotal role in crucial game like the 2023 final. Moeen Ali despite not living up to the expectations in 2023 IPL, will be an asset for the franchise considering his potential and the international experience with the English side for many years. #PAGE_BREAK#Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana Deepak Chahar has always been impressive for CSK in the powerplay overs and in the last IPL season, he was seen picking 13 wickets from 10 games. Matheesha Pathirana was the find of IPL for CSK in the last two seasons, as he picked 19 wickets for his side from 12 games in last season. Pathirana's similar bowling action of Lasith Malinga has made it difficult for the batters to read his bowling variation.Tushar Deshpande was the highest wicket-taker for CSK in IPL 2023 with 21 wickets to his name. The domestic talent from Mumbai utilized his opportunity perfectly in the absence of key bowlers in the 2023 IPL season.Theekshana's mystery spin alongside Jadeja will be very crucial for his side in middle overs of the game to provide important breakthrough.

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