Chennai Super Kings always have a mix of experienced batters and young talent in their squad. CSK do not prefer changing their Playing XI in every match which gives players the confidence to perform. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is set for the new season and CSK will step into the tournament to defend the title. Ahead of the IPL 2024, let us look at CSK’s best batters of all time.
CSK’s top batters in IPL history
Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 |
SK Raina | 200 | 5529 | 109* | 33.10 | 138.91 | 2 | 38 |
MS Dhoni | 244 | 4957 | 84* | 38.72 | 137.80 | – | 23 |
F du Plessis | 100 | 2932 | 96 | 34.90 | 132.07 | – | 21 |
MEK Hussey | 64 | 2213 | 116* | 40.98 | 122.80 | 1 | 17 |
M Vijay | 89 | 2205 | 127 | 25.94 | 123.46 | 2 | 10 |
Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina is Chennai Super Kings’ leading scorer in IPL history. In 200 games, he has amassed 5529 runs at an average of 33.10. Raina is the first player from India to score 6000 and 8000 T20 runs with the fastest batter.
MS Dhoni
The most successful captain in IPL led the team from the front. He is the second-highest run-scorer of Chennai. He has smashed 4957 runs in 244 matches, coming down the order. He has an average of 38.72.
Faf du Plessis
He has played for the Chennai Super King in flexible batting positions. He has been effective both ways as he has come down to the middle and started the batting for them. Faf has played 100 games for the team and amassed 2932 runs. He has an average of 34.90 and a strike rate of 132.07.
Michael Hussey
In 50 games, he has amassed 1768 runs at an incredible average of 42. He is the batting coach for the Chennai Super Kings and is ranked in the top five batsmen in the team’s history. His 116* will always be cherished as the first-ever IPL century scored by a batsman for the Chennai Super Kings.
Murli Vijay
His many noteworthy knocks as an opener provide a solid base for CSK and he established him as a dependable player. Playing for Chennai Super Kings, he scored 2205 runs in 89 matches.