Chennai Super Kings team: Top 5 batsman to watch out for in IPL 2024

IPL 2024 CSK team: Devon Conway, Ravindra Jadeja and of course CSK's Thala MS Dhoni and other key batters in the Chennai Super Kings line-up who could make a big difference in the 2024 IPL season. (File image)

Five-time IPL winners and defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is a team which strikes a balance when it comes to their batting, bowling and all-rounders. Captain cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD) leaves no chance for the opposition when it comes to implementation of the plans on the field.

CSK's batting unit is formidable with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed and MSD himself in the line-up.

Let’s take a look at their top-5 batsman:

1.     Devon Conway

Hard-hitting top order batsman Devon Conway was the highest scorer from the CSK side in IPL 2023. He scored 672 runs with a strike rate of 139.70 at an average of 51.69. Conway’s highest score in the tournament was 92 runs not out. He is surely a batsman to watch out for.

2.     Ruturaj Gaikwad

The stylish opener from CSK, Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 590 runs with an average of 42.14 and strike rate of 147.5. Gaikwad’s highest score was 92 runs in the IPL 2023. He is another batsman from the CSK unit, opposition must be wary of.

3.     Shivam Dube

Middle-order batsman and all-rounder Shivam Dube has been a finisher for CSK in high-pressure games. His all-round performances have been helping the CSK win matches. Shivam scored 418 runs at an average of 38 and strike rate of 158.33 in the IPL 2023. The highlight of his performance was 35 huge sixes in the tournament.

4.     Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane surprised everyone with his completely transformative approach in the IPL 2023. Known for his Test temperament, Rahane surprised everyone with his quick hitting. Rahane scored 326 runs with an average of 32.60. His strike rate in the tournament stood at 172.48.

5.     Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round performance was another highlight of CSK in IPL 2023. Skipper MSD trusted Jadeja’s skills at crucial moments of the game and Jadeja performed to his expectations. He scored 190 runs in the tournament with an average of 23.75 and strike rate of 142.85.