Top 5 GOAT Players of Chennai Super Kings in IPL History

After the Mumbai Indians, the Chennai Super Kings are the second-most successful IPL team. Regarding their performance, they have consistently maintained their consistent performance for years, with huge names associated and management.

CSK is regarded as one of the best in the business because they are a team that believes in keeping with the same players through good times and bad. One of the reasons they have won five titles is that they exhibit the same togetherness off the field as they do on it. Here is a look at the five best players in CSK history.

The Greats of Chennai Super Kings:

5. Faf du Plessis:

Faf Du Plessis said "MS Dhoni influenced a lot in CSK, they are good leadership from top with Sreenivasan, Kasi, Dhoni, Fleming - they back players, it helps a lot and Dhoni plays a big role, his presence and game is never out of reach". [NDTV] pic.twitter.com/8KcFXHXCRh

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 17, 2023

He was paid INR 60 lakhs to join the team in 2012. He has since contributed significantly to the squad, amassing 2721 runs at a strike rate of 131.44 in 92 games. In the history of the IPL, the 40-year-old remains their third-leading run scorer. In addition, he has won three IPL titles for the team and is third in terms of the most half-centuries he has scored for CSK in the prestigious event.

4. Michael Hussey:

“One of MS Dhoni’s greatest strength is whether he is talking to the PM or a cleaner, he treats them equally”💫🦁💛

~Michael Hussey

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— Hustler (@HustlerCSK) November 12, 2024

With an incredible average of 42, he has amassed 1768 runs in 50 games. He is the Chennai Super Kings' batting coach and has been one of the team's best five hitters in history. His 116* will always be remembered as the first batter to ever score an IPL century for the Chennai Superkings. 2013 was undoubtedly his most memorable season, earning him the orange cap with a season-long average of nearly 50 and a scorching 733.

3. Dwayne Bravo:

Dwayne Bravo will continue to be part of CSK squad as a bowling coach 🦁💛#WhistlePodu#IPL2023@MSDhonipic.twitter.com/ujrrW8nhbW

— DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) December 2, 2022

Bravo is also the player with the most IPL wickets for CSK. He has participated in three championship seasons and was awarded the Purple Cap in 2013 and 2015. The 41-year-old was appointed bowling coach of Chennai after retiring, and he recently changed teams to coach the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

2. Suresh Raina:

Suresh Raina is unlikely to be in CSK's retention for IPL 2022.
(Reported by Cricbuzz)@ImRaina • #SureshRainapic.twitter.com/t6gT3nI874

— Raina_memes 48 (@Raina_Memes_) October 22, 2021

He boasts of being the Chennai Super Kings' leading scorer in the IPL. In 164 games, he has amassed 4527 runs at an average of 33.28. As the fastest batter to score 6000 and 8000 T20 runs, Raina is the first Indian player to achieve this feat. In addition to being the first Indian to hit 100 sixes in the IPL, he holds the distinction of having 107 most catches and is the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in the competition. Despite declaring his retirement from all cricket-related activities, there are rumours that he may return to manage the Chennai Super Kings.

1. MS Dhoni:

CSK CEO said "As long as MS Dhoni wants to play. The doors are open. His commitment, his dedication, I'm sure he will always take the right decision. We are hoping that he will continue as far as CSK is concerned". [Provoke TV] pic.twitter.com/oRfDfLRQaE

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 12, 2024

Interestingly, MS Dhoni has participated in 234 CSK games and won 137 of them. He is the franchise's second-leading run scorer in history with 4669 runs. In addition, the 43-year-old is the player with the most victories (152) in the history of the competition, the record holder for most dismissals (190), and the player who has served as captain for the most games (133).

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