Chennai Super Kings’ top 3 contenders to win the purple cap in IPL 2024

The 5-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings trounced Royal Challengers Bengaluru to add two points to their tally in the season opener. It was a comprehensive performance from Chennai in their home ground. With a new captain this season the franchise is looking to replicate the same old heroics once again. A prerequisite for a championship-winning side is a threatening bowling unit. Chennai Super Kings have a good core of wicket-taking options, and these bowlers will have to put up consistent performances if the franchise is aiming for another title. 

Let us look at the top 3 contenders from CSK who can win the purple cap in IPL 2024:

3. Mustafizur Rahman

The left-arm fast bowler from Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman, took the opposition by surprise in the season opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In his four overs, he conceded only 29 runs and picked up 4 crucial wickets which made it difficult for RCB to post a big total on the board in the first innings. Chennai is a perfect track for a bowler like Mustafizur who likes to use variations. Bowling at this venue will help him a lot and he can also end up as the purple cap winner.

2. Maheesh Theekshana

The tricky Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana is another wicket-taking option for Chennai Super Kings. The pitch at the Chepauk Stadium has been conducive for spin bowlers. Someone like Maheesh Theekshana can prove to be an X-factor for Chennai and the franchise has exploited spinners to perfection in the past. Theekshana is one of the probable candidates to be the leading wicket-taker this season.

1. Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar is one of the most effective new ball bowlers in the IPL. He is at his best when he is given the opportunity to operate the new ball in powerplay overs. He is making a comeback after a prolonged injury. If Chahar stays fit throughout the season and gets his rhythm then he will be a threatening bowler to deal with for the opposition. He gets the purchase when the batter is susceptible in the initial overs and his swing tests their mettle. CSK fans will be hoping there are no more injury scars for him and if that happens, Chahar is a purple cap contender. 

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