Chennai Super Kings (CSK) did not perform well in the Indian Premier League 2022 (IPL 2022). Last year’s winning team finished 9th in the points table after winning 4 out of 14 matches. The team played the last match against Rajasthan Royals on Friday and had to face a crushing defeat. Batting first, Chennai scored 150 runs for six wickets. Rajasthan chased down the target in 19.4 overs at the loss of five wickets. The season may not have been good for the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side, but the team has got five players who will play a big role in the success going forward.
Devon Conway – This New Zealand opener batsman was added by the team for the base price of one crore rupees. Initially, this left-handed player did not get much chance. Then when he got the chance, he did this very well. Scored 252 runs in 7 matches at an average of 42. Hit three consecutive half-centuries. The strike rate was 145.66.
Mahesh Dikshana – This Sri Lankan mystery spinner impressed a lot with his performance. He took 12 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 7.46. This player with a base price of 50 lakhs was added by the team for Rs 70 lakhs.
Mukesh Choudhary – The left-arm fast bowler performed well with the new ball in the absence of Deepak Chahar. After struggling in the first few matches, Mukesh made a good comeback. The team bought him for a base price of 20 lakhs. In 13 matches, he took 16 wickets at an economy of 9.32.
Simarjit Singh- Right-arm medium-fast bowler was added by Chennai for a base price of 20 lakhs. He supported Mukesh Chaudhary well with the new ball. Took 4 wickets in 6 matches at an economy of 7.67.
Mathisha Pathirana- This famous Sri Lankan fast bowler by the name of Junior Malinga was joined by Chennai after Adam Milne was injured. He took two wickets in two matches. Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni praised him. “Our Malinga (Pathirana) has also bowled well. It is not easy to peak him and he will definitely do well next year.