On Sunday, March 19, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) picked Sisanda Magala of South Africa as a replacement for New Zealand speedster Kyle Jamieson, who is still recovering from a chronic back injury. Magala, who has only participated in four T20 International matches for the Proteas, will sign on with the four-time IPL champions for INR 50 lakhs.
The Dhoni-led franchise, CSK paid INR 1 crore to acquire Jamieson. The bowler was selected for the two-match Test series against England by New Zealand but was forced to withdraw due to injury.
“Jamieson, who was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, was bought by the franchise for INR 1 Crore. His replacement, Magala, has rich experience in the shortest format of the game. Though he has played just 4 T20Is for South Africa, Magala has a reputation for being a regular wicket-taker in domestic T20 games over the years. He will join CSK at his base price of INR 50 Lakh,” IPL said in a statement.
Magala was a member of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape team that won the SA20 league under the leadership of Aiden Markram. Throughout the tournament, the 32-year-old took 14 wickets from 12 games, with an economy rate of 8.68. Magala is also performing well in the recently concluded South Africa bilateral series. Check complete details on CSK’s new recruit Sisanda Magala.
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In the game’s shortest format, Magala does have a rich experience. In 127 games, he has taken 136 wickets for a cost of 8.00 runs. He has three wickets at a 9.85 economy rate in four international matches for South Africa. One of the top death bowlers in the world, the 32-year-old pacer is well-known in South Africa’s domestic circuit.
Magala can swing his bat at lower order
Magala’s ability to strike with power down in the order adds a new dimension to the playing 11. Magala bats at a strike rate of over 120 and has a best score of 63 while having an average of just 17.50 and two fifty-scores to his credit in 127 games. Any day of the week, this is a bonus for the team he plays for.
Magala has a great SA20 season
Magala finished joint-fifth in the league with 14 wickets in the recently completed SA20 at an economy of 8.68. He will probably be included in the South African team travelling to The Netherlands and will arrive at CSK a little after the other SA players.
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