3 Reasons why CSK are the best team in IPL History

From finishing ninth in IPL 2022, Chennai Super Kings have now emerged as victors in IPL 2023. A leap that huge has been less seen in the history of franchise cricket. With their 5-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final of IPL 2023 on Monday, CSK have now equalled the record for most titles -five – with the Mumbai Indians. That naturally raises the question, is CSK the best team in the history of the IPL? We believe so and here are three reasons why.

3. Consistency

If there is a scale to rate a team’s brilliance, it must be based on how consistently they perform. It is challenging to play successfully at the highest level in cricket’s T20 format, which is notoriously unpredictable. However, the Chennai Super Kings of MS Dhoni have been doing it from the IPL’s start.

The level of competition between the teams is extremely strong in a league with international talents. Every season that CSK has played, they have made the playoffs with the exception of IPL 2022, which is an accomplishment in and of itself. Additionally, they have participated in ten IPL Finals so far, which is outstanding.

2. Unique Auction Strategy

One of the distinctive features of the IPL is that player auctions play a significant role off the pitch as well as on it. As was the case with Dhoni in 2008 and Kieron Pollard in 2010, both teams competed for the top player in the auction pool throughout the league’s early years.

However, Chennai chose a retention approach that was highly profitable for them. One such instance occurred in 2014 when Dwayne Smith and Michael Hussey joined opposing camps. Hussey failed to duplicate Smith’s success for CSK in Mumbai, despite Smith being the team’s leading run scorer throughout his tenure.

1. Experience and Leadership

The experience and outstanding leadership of the Chennai Super Kings are among the key factors in their advantage. CSK’s captain, MS Dhoni, is a capable leader. He is a talented skipper who understands how to get the greatest performance out of his team. 

MS Dhoni is incredibly experienced and knows what it takes to be successful. He is a skilled speaker who knows how to motivate his group. He is also aware of the goals he has set and has a novel notion for the team. CSK has won the championship five times in large part due to MS Dhoni. They will be incredibly challenging to defeat in the IPL 2024 if he can continue to successfully manage the squad.