IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Chennai Super Kings to Win CSK vs SRH Match No. 29

IPL 2023: The four-time champion Chennai Super Kings have had decent outings in the 16th edition of the league so far. They have won three games of the five they have played and are sitting in the third spot on the table. CSK is also coming off a brilliant victory over RCB, where they came from behind and pulled off an 8-run victory.

However, CSK is back at home again and will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, April 21, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. SRH has struggled to get going in this tournament but can beat any team on their day. This will make the upcoming clash more exciting when SRH’s bowling comes up against CSK’s batting lineup. Here, we will discuss three key CSK players to win CSK vs SRH Match No. 29.

IPL 2023: 3 Key Players for Chennai Super Kings in CSK vs SRH Match No. 29

3. Shivam Dube

Since joining CSK in 2022, Shivam Dube has taken off and improved as a batter. MS Dhoni has given him chances to bat in the top order, and he has completely repaid their faith. The big left-hander is among the biggest blocks in the ongoing tournament and is coming off a brilliant half-century against RCB in the last game.

Dube smashed 52 off 27, with five sixes and two fours, including a 111-metre six, the biggest in the IPL 2023 so far. Overall, he has scored 134 runs at 139.58 with 10 sixes. He can single-handedly take CSK to victory if he gets going, which is the reason Dhoni has shown a lot of trust in him. With so many veteran superstars in Chennai, Dube can be a surprise package who can come up big against SRH on Friday.

2. Devon Conway

The CSK opener, Devon Conway, who was the prime reason for the win against RCB, played an excellent inning. He scored 83 off 45, with six fours and six sixes, to help CSK post a massive total of 226/6. Conway is also the second highest scorer for the team in the IPL 2023. He has made 181 runs in five innings at 148.36.

With a match-winning knock in the last game, Conway will feel confident heading into the game against SRH on Friday. He can take the game away from the start and will be an important wicket for the four-time champion at the top. The left-hander did well in the last season as well and has regained his form, and is looking quite dangerous at the moment.

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad

The highest run-getter for CSK since his debut in 2021, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a prolific run-scorer for the franchise. He is also the leading scorer for the team in 2023. Gaikwad has scored 200 runs in five innings at an average of 50 and a strike rate of 150.38 with 14 sixes. He is providing a good start to the team in almost every game.

Gaikwad will be the biggest threat for SRH because he can take on their swing bowlers up front, which will put pressure on them. Sunrisers strength is their bowling attack, and if Gaikwad can take on that, the Orange Army will certainly come under pressure. Thus, Chennai will hope that the opener can make a big impact in the game because if they win, they will move into the top two.