The best combined Super Kings playing XI for 2023

The owners of Chennai Super Kings in IPL also own the Johannesburg franchise in the brand new SA20 League. Obviously, there would be comparisons between the two sides. In this article, we take a look at the best combined Super Kings playing XI for 2023.

To keep the identity of the brand, there are a few players who operate for both teams. There are also some former CSK cricketers who are currently part of JSK. Hence, it would be interesting to find out what the combined XI of both sides will look like.

Openers: Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis

It would be the former CSK opening partnership for the best combined Super Kings playing XI for 2023. They had only a short stint together but made sure it was a memorable one. Both players complemented each other very well during their opening partnership. It is not doubt that this duo will open the batting for this XI.

Middle-Order: Donavon Ferreira and MS Dhoni (C&WK)

Donavon Ferreira had a splendid start to SA20 but could not kick on further. Nevertheless, he is a fine talent and would add tremendous balance to the setup. Even CSK could try to get him from Rajasthan Royals in the future. MS Dhoni, of course, will captain and keep wickets for this squad.

All-Rounders: Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali and Dwaine Pretorius

It will be a strong all-rounders unit for this best combined Super Kings playing XI for 2023. The Super Kings is one franchise that always relies on a lot of all-rounders. This gives them tremendous depth across conditions. For IPL 2023, CSK has some solid all-rounders such as Ben Stokes, Jaddu, Moeen and Pretorius. This unit will form the core of both the batting and the bowling units. While Stokes, Jaddu and Moeen are important with the bat, Pretorius might have to do the bulk of the duties at the death. Moeen and Jaddu will also form an important part of the spin unit. In the next seasons, JSK will look to get one of these overseas players in the line-up. This would help their squad a lot.

Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Alzarri Joseph and Maheesh Theekshana

Deepak Chahar will be the main bowler for CSK in IPL. He will have to pick a lot of wickets in the powerplay and might also have to do some bowling in the death overs. Maheesh Theekshana plays for both the franchises and will lead the spin attack. Alzarri Joseph has been in fine form for JSK. In the IPL, he currently plays for Gujarat Titans. CSK might look to have him in the next seasons if possible.