The Chennai Super Kings have been one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League for the whole of its history. They have five title victories and played the most number of Playoffs. CSK bowlers have a major role in the team’s success. Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, let us look at the list of CSK’s five best bowlers in IPL history.
Player | Mat | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Econ |
DJ Bravo | 130 | 3490 | 154 | 4/42 | 8.32 |
Ravindra Jadeja | 172 | 3728 | 134 | 5/16 | 7.68 |
R Ashwin | 121 | 2845 | 120 | 4/18 | 6.66 |
Albie Morkel | 92 | 2357 | 91 | 4/32 | 7.97 |
Deepak Chahar | 68 | 1904 | 71 | 4/13 | 7.84 |
CSK’s best bowlers in IPL history
Dwayne Bravo
Dwayne Bravo has won a ‘Purple Cap’. Bravo’s IPL career ended in 2022, the final season with the most number of wickets for the team. He has taken 154 wickets for CSK in his IPL career.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja has claimed 134 wickets for CSK with a strike rate of 22.2, an economy of 7.53, and an average of 27.87. Additionally, he has amassed over 1400 runs for the team at a 134.2 strike percentage.
R Ashwin
Ashwin has picked third third-highest wicket for Chennai. He has cleared up 120 wickets in 130 matches with an economy of 6.66.
Albie Morkel
The former all-rounder from South Africa participated in the IPL for four different teams, but CSK was the team with which he had the most success. Between 2008 and 2013, he played in 78 matches for CSK, taking 76 wickets at an average of 27.02.
Deepak Chahar
Deepak Chahar has taken 71 wickets for Chennai in 68 IPL matches. Chahar has played for only two teams in IPL; Pune Super Giants, where he took only one wicket, and Chennai Super Kings.