The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has been one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They have won the tournament four times and have been a consistent performer in the league. CSK have a strong batting line-up and they have some of the best players in the world on the side. With the IPL set to begin soon, CSK will be looking to make a strong start to the tournament and pick the right players to open the innings.
CSK can look to open their innings with experienced batsmen like Devon Conway, and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Both of them have been consistent performers for CSK in the past and can provide a solid platform for the team to build on. They have the ability to take on the new ball and score some quick runs, which will put the team in a strong position to put up a big total on the board.
Apart from them, CSK can also look to give Ben Stokes a chance to open the innings. Know the top 3 CSK players who can be effective at the top of the order.
Devon Conway
Devon Conway is a talented New Zealand batsman who has made an impact in the international cricket arena. He has been a part of the Black Caps squad since making his T20I debut in November 2019 and has been a regular contributor in New Zealand’s recent successful campaigns. The left-hander can bat aggressively in the middle of the order and give the CSK lineup the much-needed boost.
The New Zealand cricketer has scored 236 runs in six innings, including three half-centuries. The left-handed batsman has a sophisticated appearance and can easily get some runs. In IPL 2023, Devon Conway is most likely to open the game for CSK.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the most likely contender to open the inning for CSK. The opening batsman for CSK has had a rather ordinary IPL 2022 season. In 13 innings, he has managed to score 366 runs, which is a little less than the standard he set for himself the previous two seasons.
Gaikwad has shown of what he is capable of in recently concluded domestic leagues. Gaikwad made history by becoming the first batsman to ever knock seven consecutive sixes in a single over of white-ball cricket. The opening batsman scored 220 off 159 balls in an unbroken inning that featured 16 sixes and 10 fours.
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes is one of the most explosive batsmen in the world right now and CSK would be making a massive statement by having him open the batting in IPL 2023.
Stokes’ ability to play both attacking and defensive shots would make him a perfect partner for the likes of Devon Conway, and Ruturaj Gaikwad at the top of the order. His experience in the T20 format and his power-hitting abilities would make him one of the most feared batsmen in the tournament.
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