Chennai Super Kings won the title in IPL 2021, but their performance was really poor in the last season. It is certain that the team will play their home matches in Chennai this time around, and they are a different beast in their home conditions. Considering the fan base of the side, the next season will be really important for the side.
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To everyone’s delight, Chennai Super Kings signed Ben Stokes for the club’s record price of INR 16.25 crores. The addition of Stokes is a welcome addition to the side and the reunion of Stokes and MS Dhoni will delight the fans. Both of them played together in the Rising Pune Supergiants when CSK was banned.
Ainkya Rahane is also added to the side, and he also played with Dhoni and Stokes in Pune. The bowling of the side was quite poor in the last season, and the pacers of the side will have to be at their best in order to have a good season for the side.
CSK Probable Playing 11 2023
Chennai Super Kings have added Ben Stokes to their ranks, and to utilize his full potential with the bat, he should be used at the top of the order. The pitch in Chennai will suit the spinners, and batting as a finisher will not be easy for Stokes. However, to add Stokes, Chennai may have to drop Devon Conway in order to settle four overseas.
Ruturaj Gaikwad will definitely open the innings, and he has been in brilliant form in the domestic circuit as well. Moeen Ali has been one of the most important players of the side and his fitness will be looked at with keen interest. Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube will give an important balance to the side.
Deepak Chahar missed the last season due to an injury and his fitness is very important for the Super Kings. Maheesh Theekshana has emerged as the leading spinner of the side, and he will again be the leading the attack.
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2023 probable XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Dwaine Pretorius, Deepak Chahar, Mukesh Chowdhury, Maheesh Theekshana.
