The 2021 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which happened in India was suspended earlier this year. The reason behind the suspension was the Covid-19 spread across various franchises in the IPL 2021. However, now it is all set to resume from September 19, 2021, in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Also, the first match of the UAE leg will be a high-voltage encounter between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI).
Meanwhile talking about Chennai Super Kings (CSK) they had an amazing 2021 season. The Ms.Dhoni Led side was ranked number 2 ahead of suspension of the tournament. They had 5 wins in their name and just 2 losses in 7 games. Also, CSK players were in sensational form during the first half of the season. It will be interesting to see whether the cricketers can continue their amazing run from the first phase of IPL 2021 to the second phase.
Let’s have a look at 3 CSK players who can dominate the UAE Leg of IPL 2021
Faf Du Plessis
The proteas batsman Du Plessis is one of the most consistent batsmen in the IPL 2021. Faf Du Plessis makes batting look so simple whenever he is on the crease. He has been an integral member of the Dhoni-led franchise for quite some time now. He even contributed runs at an average of 40.81 in IPL 2020 which was the worst season for the CSK franchise.
In the 2021 season once again Faf Du Plessis shined with his bat. He was ranked number 3 in the list of highest run-getters before the season was suspended. Faf Du Plessis has scored 320 runs for CSK at an average of 64 in the IPL 2021. Also, he has smashed these runs at a strike rate of 145.45.
He is one of the top contenders to win the Orange Cap in the 14th edition of IPL. Faf will be looking forward to dominating the UAE leg of IPL.
Sam Curran
The young multi-talented England player Sam Curran is one of the most skilled players in the CSK lineup. Sam possesses the capability to bowl crucial spells for skipper Dhoni at any point in time. Also, he can play the role of floater and can bat at a given position, and can smash quick runs for the team.
During the first half of IPL 2021, Sam was in brilliant form. He managed to contribute runs for Chennai Super Kings at a strike rate of 208.00. Meanwhile, with the ball, he was even more sensational. The star all-rounder was ranked number 6 in the race of Purple Cap, with 9 wickets in his bag. Notably, first, it was reported that England players might not be available for the IPL UAE leg.
However, now it has been confirmed that England players will be participating in the IPL. After this Sam Curran would definitely be excited to give an awesome performance for the Dhoni-led team in IPL 2021 UAE phase.
Ravindra Jadeja
The exceptionally talented spin all-rounder of India looked in amazing form during the first half of IPL 2021. The multidimensional player is one of the most important members of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise in the IPL. During the first phase of IPL 2021, his most memorable knock came against Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Jaddu went berserk against the purple cap holder Harshal Patel and smashed 37 runs in the final over of the first innings. He finished his innings at the score of 62 off just 28 deliveries. Other than that Jadeja managed to contribute 131 runs for CSK in 7 matches at an average of 131.00.
Also, the all-rounder smashed these runs at an awesome strike rate of 161.72. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja will be looking forward to dominating the UAE leg of IPL like he did the first half of the season.
