IPL 2025: 3 Overseas All-rounders CSK Will Target During The Mega Auction

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Marcus Stoinis playing for Texas Super Kings [Source: @cricbuzz/x.com]Marcus Stoinis playing for Texas Super Kings [Source: @cricbuzz/x.com]

The Chennai Super Kings have always believed in having more utility players in their team. As a result, we have often seen a plethora of all-rounders in the CSK over the years. The five-time IPL champions are expected to go for a similar strategy during the IPL 2025 mega auction.

The Chennai Super Kings will surely have strategised by now to include some all-rounders in their side for the upcoming edition of IPL and make them a key part of their plans. Here, we will look at the general characteristics of an all-rounder that CSK looks for and find the three most suitable candidates that they might target in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

What Will CSK Look For In Their All-rounders?

The Chennai Super Kings generally look for all-rounders who are flexible in the batting order. They try to use their all-rounders to bring about dynamism in their game plan and send them in as per the demand of the hour. 

Along with batting abilities, CSK also looks for all-rounders who can deliver effective overs at any stage of the game. The franchise's main plan has been to bring about flexibility in its game plan with as many all-rounders as possible in its squad. 

3. Marcus Stoinis

Why CSK Will Target Marcus Stoinis?

The Australian all-rounder has proven himself to be an effective player in the T20 format. Along with his power-hitting abilities, Marcus Stoinis fits in the CSK plan with his ability to bat anywhere in the batting order. Besides, Stoinis can also turn up with the new ball or deliver in the death phase, adding great depth to the bowling attack.

2. Aaron Hardie

Why CSK Will Target Aaron Hardie?

The young Australian allrounder has proved his mettle in the Big Bash League and also in a couple of other leagues around the world. Aaron Hardie can be a stable batter at the top of the order who can change gears very swiftly. Along with his consistent run-scoring abilities, Hardie brings to the table a new ball bowler who can struggle any opener in the world with his little movements. Hardie's efficiency is something that suits the CSK style of play, and hence, they might go after him during the auction.

1. Romario Shepherd

Why CSK Will Target Romario Shepherd?

Romario Shepherd playing for Joburg Super Kings [Source: @JSKSA20/x.com]Romario Shepherd playing for Joburg Super Kings [Source: @JSKSA20/x.com]

The Guyanese all-rounder has proven his effectiveness as a big hitter in the lower middle order and a death bowler. Dwayne Bravo has long played this role for CSK, and since then, the franchise has been searching for a similar player. Romario Shepherd can play the role of Dwayne Bravo for them and add dynamism and flexibility to their plans.

Conclusion

Chennai Super Kings have always preferred players who can contribute for them in both innings of a game. Rather than going after names, they try to slot in players that are suitable to their plans. They might have already strategised for the all-rounders that they want in their squad for IPL 2025. However, looking at the playing style of the Super Kings and the way the aforementioned players approach their game, there are chances that the franchise might show interest in them.