Top 5 picks of Chennai Super Kings in IPL history

#3 Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja was nicknamed as Rockstar by none other than by Shane Warne due to his splendid performance both with bat and ball that helped Rajasthan Royals win the inaugural edition of India Premier League in 2008. After having a mediocre season in 2009 for Rajasthan Royals, Jadeja was not allowed to play the third season due to compliance issues.

He was then picked up Kochi Tuskers for the 2011 season and after having a disappointing season he was again in the auction pool for the 2012 season. However, his fortune took a turn when Chennai Super Kings bought him for a whopping 12 crore INR ahead of the fifth season. He was the highest paid player and there were high expectations on him for that season.

The left-handed all-rounder had a terrific start to his campaign by picking up a 5-fer in only his second game for CSK against Deccan Chargers. He picked up 5-16 and helped CSK win the match. He was also awarded Man of the Match for his performance. Jadeja picked up 11 wickets in that season and followed it up 12 wickets in 2013 season. He had a dream run in the 2014 season, where he picked up 19 wickets and played a key role in the team’s success.

Jadeja picked up 11 wickets in the 2015 season for CSK before the team was banned for two years.

After playing for two years for Gujarat Lions, Jadeja could only manage 13 wickets in two seasons combined. However, he was retained by CSK for the 2018 season and he managed to produce the goods both with the bat and ball that helped CSK win their third IPL trophy.

Ravindra Jadeja has won many games for CSK with the bat as well. His famous heroics in the 2013 season, where he smashed RP Singh all over Chepauk to help CSK win a famous game against RCB is one among the iconic moment of Ravindra Jadeja.