Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are the joint most successful side in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). MS Dhoni's side won their fifth trophy in the 2023 defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final. CSK have been one of the sides that have not always looked good on paper but have outperformed their opponents in the games. With sensational strategy and calmness, Dhoni has led the side to win five trophies.
CSK has an impressive squad of power hitters who can easily clear the limits. In this article, we will look at the top five CSK batters that could emerge as the leading six hitters in the upcoming IPL season, analysing their previous results, playing styles, and present form.
The team's skipper has produced several match-winning players over the years. The Yellow Army's strategies have been mainly reliant on power-hitting. In this article, we will examine the Chennai Super Kings players who can hit the most sixes in a single season, for the side.
Here are the 5 players who can hit the most sixes in a single season
5. Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube has been a changed player after joining CSK. The Yellow Army has given him the freedom to play an aggressive brand of cricket. He scored 418 runs in 16 matches for the franchise and had an average of 38.00 with an explosive strike rate of 158.33. He smashed 35 sixes in the previous edition of the rich cash league and that earned him a national call-up as well where he is carrying out his form. Dube will be one player to be watching out for in the tournament who can hit the maximum number of sixes for the side.
4. MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni has been the best finisher of this generation. The 42-year-old is known for his big-hitting ability throughout his cricketing career. Dhoni has been the greatest captain of this generation and he had a brilliant career from behind the wicket. Mahi has been an inspiration for a lot of young cricketers. The batter in the previous season came out to bat late and finished some games in his style and batted at a strike rate of 182.46 hitting 10 sixes and he can be a player who can compete for the most number of sixes in the tournament.
3. Devon Conway
Devon Conway has been the star opener for CSK since the New Zealand's batter inclusion in the team. He has played according to the situation. The Kiwi opener has been the star since his inclusion in the side and won two trophies with the side. In the previous edition of the tournament, he scored 672 runs at an average of 51.69, hitting 18 sixes. He will definitely be a contender in the side for hitting maximum number of sixes in the upcoming edition.
2. Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been one of the rising stars for the side. In the four editions of the tournament that he has been a part of he has scored 1797 runs, at an average of 39.07. He was the orange cap holder in the 2021 edition when CSK won their fourth trophy and scored 590 runs in the previous edition smashing 30 sixes in the 2023 year of the tournament. Gaikwad has been in good form in India as well and will like to carry out his six-hitting rampage in the upcoming edition as well.
1. Daryl Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell has been one of the finest middle-order batters across formats for the Kiwis. He has been the most stable No.4 batter for the side and plays both spin and pace well. He has got an amount of 14 crore INR in the mini-auction. Mitchell is known for his anchoring and clean striking of the ball. He is known for his elegant strokes and a right-arm medium (part-time) bowler. In the 20223 year, he has hit 41 sixes in the T20I format and has been in good form as well. He will be a contender for most sixes among the CSK batters in the 2024 IPL.