IPL 2021: 3 Players Who Can Be The Highest Wicket Takers For Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Updated - 27 Nov 2023, 04:54 PM

Chennai Super Kings
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IPL 2021 is set to start next month on April 9, 2021. Chennai Super Kings will start their IPL 2021 journey with the first match against Delhi Capitals on April 10, 2021. Chennai Super Kings eye their 4th IPL trophy in IPL 2021. The MS Dhoni-led side has won the trophy in IPL 2010, IPL 2011, and IPL 2018. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals will look to win their first IPL trophy.

Ahead of IPL 2021, Chennai Super Kings released 6 players out of their squad. Kedar Jadhav, Murali Vijay, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Monu Singh, and Shane Watson were the players which CSK released.

During IPL 2021 auction, Chennai Super Kings bought 8 new players in their team. Krishnappa Gowtham, Moeen Ali, Cheteshwar Pujara, K. Bhagath Varma, C Hari Nishaanth, and M. Harisankar Reddy were the 6 players Chennai Super Kings bought in IPL 2021 auction.

Chennai Super Kings will be led once again by MS Dhoni in IPL 2021. The former Indian cricketer has led the team since the first edition in IPL 2008. Last year, CSK suffered their worst performance after they finished at the 7th spot on the points table. CSK has some great bowlers in the team who will have the responsibility to attack from the front in IPL 2021. Here we talk about 3 players who can become the highest wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021.

IPL 2021: 3 Players Who Can Be The Highest Wicket Takers For Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar
Deepak Chahar (Image Credit: Twitter)

Pacer Deepak Chahar is the top contender who can come out as the highest wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021. The right-arm pacer Chahar has become a leading bowler for CSK.

Last year in IPL 2020, Deepak Chahar bagged 12 wickets in 14 matches and he had a great economy of 7.61 in IPL 2020. He is a reliable bowler for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021. Thus, he can emerge as the highest wicket-taker for three-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021.

Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo
Dwayne Bravo (Image Credit: Twitter)

Dwayne Bravo is another bowler who can emerge as the highest wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021. Bravo has been a great asset for CSK in IPL tournaments. Last year in IPL 2020, Bravo could only play 6 matches and was ruled out of the tournament midway due to a groin injury. This time, he looks fit and will be a part of the playing 11 for Chennai Super Kings.

The West Indies all-rounder is the 2nd highest wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League with 153 wickets in 140 matches so far. Dwayne Bravo was the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2013 and IPL 2015 and won the purple cap. The right-arm pacer has the ability to bag most wickets for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021.

Sam Curran

IPL 2021, Sam Curran
Sam Curran (Image Credit: Twitter)

After IPL 2020, Sam Curran has become a crucial player for Chennai Super Kings. In the previous season, the England cricketer Sam Curran was the leading wicket-taker for CSK with 13 wickets in 13 innings. Once again in IPL 2021, he can repeat his performance and become the highest wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings.

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