IPL 2025: Performances of 5 ex-CSK players so far

IPL 2025 - Performances of 5 ex-CSK players so far (Photo Source: X/IPL)

Chennai Super Kings retained many of their core players for the IPL 2025, who were a part of their squad since 2022 and beyond. While not all of them have delivered the goods as well as one would have expected, some key players have stood up for the 5-time champions. But would be missing some players who played for them in the 2024 season.

In their 2024 squad, CSK had a good mix of youth and experience. The Chennai-based franchise only retained their experienced players who played for them for a long time, like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, and MS Dhoni. While some were bought back in the auctions, others were left for different franchises.

Performances of 5 ex-CSK players so far in the IPL 2025 Simarjeet Singh (Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad) Simarjeet Singh. (Source -IPL/BCCI)

Simarjeet Singh was a part of CSK in the IPL 2022 and 2024, respectively. For the 5-time champions, the right-arm pacer claimed 9 wickets in 10 innings at a bowling average of 28.78, at a bowling strike rate of 20.00, at an economy rate of 8.63, with best bowling figures of 3/26. However, his performance in the IPL 2025 hasn't been up to the mark.

Simarjeet has increased his pace and improved his skill sets. However, they have not been converted into performances except for the match against RR. In 3 matches for SRH, the fast bowler has 2 wickets, at a bowling average of 60.50, at a bowling strike rate of 27.00, and an economy rate of 13.44. Against RR, he claimed 2/46 and helped his side to win their only match of the season so far.

Maheesh Theekshana (Playing for Rajasthan Royals) Maheesh Theekshana. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)

Maheesh Theekshana was a part of CSK from 2022 to 2024 and was a part of their title-winning campaign in the IPL 2023. For the Men in Yellow, the spin bowler played 27 matches and claimed 25 wickets at a bowling average of 31.88, at a bowling strike rate of 24.96, at an economy rate of 7.66, with best bowling figures of 4/33. He bowled some tough overs in the Powerplay and the death overs phase.

In the IPL 2024, Theekshana averaged 72.00 and had a bowling SR of 60.00, which led to CSK releasing him. In the IPL Auctions 2025, the Sri Lankan was picked by the Rajasthan Royals. For the inaugural champions, Theekshana has claimed 2 wickets in 3 innings at a bowling average of 57.00, at a bowling SR of 36.00, at an economy rate of 9.50, including the best bowling returns of 2/52.

Deepak Chahar (Playing for Mumbai Indians) Deepak Chahar. (Photo by ARUN SANKAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Deepak Chahar was an integral part of CSK since their return in 2018 till 2024. In the period, he played 76 matches and claimed as many wickets at a bowling average of 27.71, at a bowling SR of 21.01, at an economy rate of 7.91, including best bowling figures of 4/13. He won three titles with CSK in 2018, 2021, and 2023, respectively.

Chahar was released by CSK ahead of the 2025 season. While CSK went hard and tried to get one of their key bowlers back, it was not possible, as he went slightly higher and was purchased by MI in the auctions. For the Mumbai-based franchise, Deepak has played 4 matches and claimed as many wickets at a bowling average of 24.75, at a good bowling SR of 17.00, with best figures of 2/19. He has also scored 28 runs at a batting SR of 186.67.

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Much like Maheesh Theekshana and Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande was a part of CSK from 2022 to 2024. In the period, he was their second-best pacer and played a key role in CSK winning their 5th title in 2023. Tushar claimed 39 wickets in 31 matches at a bowling average of 26.95, at a good bowling SR of 17.21, with best bowling figures of 4/17 for CSK.

Deshpande was released ahead of the 2025 season and was picked by the Rajasthan Royals in the auctions. For the inaugural champions, the right-arm pacer has claimed 3 wickets in as many matches at a bowling average of 32.00, at a good bowling SR of 18.00, at an economy rate of 10.67, with best bowling figures of 3/44 in the high-scoring match against SRH.

Ajinkya Rahane (Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders) Ajinkya Rahane. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/MB Media/Getty Images)

Ajinkya Rahane's IPL career was revived when he played for CSK in 2023. While he didn't have a good season in 2024, the veteran was key in CSK's title-winning season in 2023. In the two seasons, the right-handed batter scored 568 runs in 23 innings at a batting average of 25.82, at a good batting SR of 147.53, with a best score of 71* for CSK.

Due to a mediocre 2024 season, Rahane was released by CSK. In the auctions, he was picked by KKR, who even named him the captain for the 18th edition of the league. For the 3-time champions, Rahane has had a good season with the bat so far, scoring 123 runs in 4 innings at a batting average of 30.75, at a good batting SR of 153.75, with a best score of 56. He has also led KKR well as a captain.