3 players who can be game-changers for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings has a good squad for the IPL 2025. Their auction saw them pick some experienced players along with many talented players. CSK will be one of the favourites to win the IPL 2025 due to many reasons. After failing to qualify for the playoffs in 2024, CSK would be hoping to make a statement in 2025. A title win would ensure a historic feat for CSK.

CSK, along with MI, are the team with the joint-most number of IPl trophies. In 2023, CSK won their fifth title under MS Dhoni and joined the elite league featuring Mumbai Indians. CSK need to make good use of the resources they have considering Ruturaj Gaikwad couldn’t get the best of most of the players in 2024. They might be under a bit of pressure to win the title in 2025.

Here are the three players who could be game-changers for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2025 –

1. Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra hasn’t been as good of a player in T20 cricket as he has been in the longer formats. However, he has the skills to succeed in the shorter formats. Rachin might need a bit of backing to establish himself in a team like CSK. He is someone who can perform when assigned a proper role.

As a batter, Rachin can go bonkers at the top in the Powerplay overs as was evident in the first two matches of the IPL 2024. While he couldn’t sustain the form in the following games, Ravindra showed promises of being a great batter. If required, he can be handy with the ball. Not to forget, Rachin is one of the best fielders in the world.

2. Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube has been one of the best batters in the middle overs phase since 2022. Joining CSK turned his career around as he was able to express himself better in the new role. His stint with CSK has been brilliant, especially as a batter. On his day, Dube can single-handedly win matches for his side.

Dube can smash the spinners for fun in the middle overs phase. On the surfaces like Chennai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Mullanpur, he can be the difference between win and loss. If required, Dube can offer some bowling as well. Shivam is one of the best batters in the middle order and can perform in bigger stages like the T20 World Cup and the IPL Knockouts.

3. Sam Curran

Sam Curran might have one of the most unexpected returns to prominence in 2025. He hasn’t had a good time in Cricket for over 2 years. CSK might be the perfect franchise which could help him revive his career. On his day, Curran can win matches both as a batter and as a bowler. There’s a need for him to perform well consistently.

Chennai’s nature of slow surfaces might be helpful for him considering his reliance on cutters and slower ones. Sam can swing the ball early in the innings and claim wickets too. As a batter, his best usage would be as a finisher. CSK doesn’t need an anchor and Curran could return to his natural role of aggressive batting.

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