Batter Devon Conway has been a consistent force for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. He is the highest run-scorer of the side so far in the ongoing 16th season. It is to note that Conway has not played for any team apart from Chennai in the history of the IPL.
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Having made his debut for CSK last year, Conway was not given many opportunities in his maiden season but he did utilize the ones which came his way. He has played each game this season around for the Super Kings. In Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans at the Chepauk tonight, the team will expect him to continue with his domination.
When former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore during IPL 2022 auction, Chennai had a void to fill at the top of the order. Conway, 31, has filled that gap with perfection so far for the MS Dhoni-led team.
Devon Conway IPL 2023 Price
Having bought him for his base price of INR 1 crore, Conway was retained by CSK ahead of IPL 2023 auction. It is quite surprising that none of the teams made a bid for Conway during the auction. After making his International debut in 2020, Conway has been one of the most consistent players in the world across all formats.
Super Kings head coach is former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming and he could have played a role in getting the Kiwi opener. One thing which is certain is that they managed to buy him at a bargain price.
Devon Conway IPL 2023 Runs
Conway is the fifth-highest run-scorer this season so far. In 13 innings, he has managed to score 585 runs at an average of 53.18 courtesy of six half-centuries. He has a strike-rate of 138.62 and has smashed 69 fours and 16 sixes.
92* (52) is Conway’s highest score in the tournament. Chennai lost that match against Punjab, but he was awarded the Player of the Match trophy for his brilliant knock.
Devon Conway IPL Record
Conway has played a total of 20 IPL matches so far, where he has scored 827 runs at an average of 49.24. He has a strike-rate of 140.67 and has smashed nine half-centuries in the process.
Devon Conway Nationality
Conway was born and brought up in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has played grade cricket there, but at the age of 26 in 2017, he moved his base to New Zealand. Conway has often revealed that he sold everything including his house and car to switch countries.
In 2018, he got a contract with Wellington in domestic cricket. He finally made his debut for New Zealand in a T20 match against West Indies in 2020. Conway has got a South African nationality. He is representing the Black Caps at the international stage, and he has a New Zealand citizenship as well.
