CSK’s Predicted Starting XI for IPL 2024

As the IPL auction 2024 completed with a bang on Tuesday, all ten franchises look settled for now. However, fans and cricket pundits have started their preparations for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, defending champions Chennai Super Kings will be happy with their shopping in Dubai.

CSK bought half a dozen players in a mini-auction and tried to fill some voids in the squad. After the auction, the CSK delegation looked happy and comfortable with their purchases. The defending champions look settled for the upcoming challenge in season 17 of the prestigious tournament. So, here we go with their CSK predicted playing XI IPL 2024. This team is prepared considering they are playing in Chennai and batting first.

Top order: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ajinkya Rahane

Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Source: Twitter)

Star New Zealand batter Devon Conway has been phenomenal in the last two seasons for CSK. In 22 matches, he has scored 924 runs at an average of 48.6 and a strike rate of 141.3. He, along with Ruturaj Gaikwad, has been phenomenal in setting up the base for CSK’s middle order.

On the other hand, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a great partner for Conway. He has complimented Conway’s fiery innings with a stable start. In the last two seasons, he has scored 958 runs in 29 innings at an average of 34.2 and a strike rate of 138. In the upcoming season, MS Dhoni-led CSK is unlikely to change this opening pair.

At number 3, CSK will go with ace Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane. Rahane has been on and off in his IPL career, but his presence in the middle order will help CSK get a stable innings. Rahane can hold up an end and help others score freely. Last season, Rahane batted with a terrific strike rate of 172.5. He scored 326 runs in 11 innings at an average of 32.6.