Ravindra Jadeja And...? 3 CSK Players Who Performed Brilliantly In 2024

Probuddha Bhattacharjee∙ Updated: Dec 31 2024, 3:47 PM

Ravindra Jadeja for CSK [Source: @Vibhor4CSK/x.com]Ravindra Jadeja for CSK [Source: @Vibhor4CSK/x.com]

The IPL 2025 auction was a grand event that captured the imagination of all the cricket fans in second half of 2024. The fans were excited to see how there favourite teams shaped up and where the players they follow end up.

Chennai Super Kings have been one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League. They have been consistent with their performances over the years and have also displayed excellence over an extended period of time. One of the prime reasons behind the success of the team has been their approach in the auctions. Mostly, the Chennai Super Kings look to retain the core of their sides and that has paid off for them.

The Super Kings maintained a similar strategy during the IPL 2025 auction and assimilated a brilliant squad. Here is a look at the three players who from the IPL 2025 squad who had a brilliant 2024 in terms of cricketing performances - 

3. Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra for CSK [Source: @HustlerCSK/x.com]Rachin Ravindra for CSK [Source: @HustlerCSK/x.com]

The young New Zealand batter has been decent with the bat in 2024. Rachin Ravindra did especially well during the India tour. He has had a good year when Test cricket taken into account. If we see is overall performance then we can say that he has done decently for the team.

Ravindra has batted in 19 innings in 31 innings in international cricket this year and has scored 1079 runs in them at an average of 37.20. Although these numbers might not look brilliant, when you see that this includes performances across formats one can point out that it has been an above average year for him.

2. Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube For CSK [Source: @CSKYash_/x.com]Shivam Dube For CSK [Source: @CSKYash_/x.com]

The left-handed lower order batter has been one of the prized possession for CSK in the last two or three seasons. Shivam Dube has proved his utility in the middle-order as a hitter of spin bowling and has proven himself to be match winner. 

Notably, Dube was one of the five retained players for CSK ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. Talking about his international performances in 2024, Dube has scored 330 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 125.95. Although the numbers are not great, considering that he was a part of India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad, where most of the games were played on wickets that were difficult to bat on it may considered impressive. 

In SMAT 2024, Dube had a brilliant time. He was seen gaining his mojo during the tournament as he blasted 151 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 179.76.

1. Ravindra Jadeja

Over the years, Ravindra Jadeja has established himself as a key cog in the CSK mechanism. The three dimensional abilities of the all-rounder to change the complexion of a game and win the games for them has made him an important part of the team. Jadeja was retained by CSK for the highest paid slot ahead of IPL 2025 auction and that proves the value of the player to the team.

When we analyse his performance in the international arena in 2024, we can see that Ravindra Jadeja has scored 562 runs in 23 innings at an average of 26.76. If we take a look at his bowling, Jaddu has picked up 49 Wickets in 28 innings at an average of 25.95. Notably, he has the second highest wicket in international cricket amongst Indian bowlers. 

This is a summary of his performance across formats. However, given the way he has proved his overall utility, CSK will be happy and will hope that he translates this performance during the upcoming edition of IPL.