Devon Conway recently took a hard hit in an SA20 2025 and Chennai Super Kings chances in IPL 2025 took a big hit with him. Though he returned to bat later in the match, he was visibly uncomfortable and speculation immediately began raging that he could be out for most of IPL 2025.
This is a major problem for the Chennai Super Kings as the New Zealand opening batter is a big part of their plans for the new year. Can they find a replacement in time? How will this affect the rest of the team and their results? 2025 was looking like a good year for CSK, but now we’re not so sure.
Super Kings In Crisis
The Kiwi batsman is a big player for the Chennai Super Kings. He is a left-handed opening batsman, which is a position that is always in short supply, and his record speaks for itself. His 924 runs in 23 matches for Chennai Super Kings and 9 Fifties makes Conway’s shoes too big to fill for many players. CSK will suffer without him. Their odds have already dropped on making the finals and winning the IPL 2025 outright. They were the team to beat and now they look like a team that can be easily beaten. All it took was one small injury.
The Chennai Super Kings are now at similar odds to both the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians. If CSK make a new addition to their team in time, the odds could swing back in their favour dramatically. With this Indibet promotion code you can get a big welcome bonus to use while backing the Chennai Super Kings before they make a signing. IPL 2025 is looking pretty competitive and there could be some shocks in store for the Super Kings and the spectators.
Lining Up A Replacement
There are no easy options for Chennai Super Kings. Mitch Owen set the cricketing world alight with his powerful batting in the final of the BBL 2024/25, but he is ineligible for the IPL 2025. The batsman did not register for the IPL auction, so the earliest Indian fans can see him swing a bat in anger is in the 2026 league. It could be worth the wait though, as the player is renowned throughout the cricket world for his talent and potential.
There are players within the team who can make the step-up and cover for Conway. Rachin Ravindra is a talented batsman who likes to play early and could open with Gaikwad to give Chennai a strong pairing when batting. Ben Duckett is another player that is going from strength to strength, with an impressive showing in the third T20I when playing against India as India Today reports. As a left-hander, he is a more natural replacement for Conway and is ready and waiting in the wings.
It’s Not All About The Bat
The silver lining to Chennai Super Kings injury cloud is that Conway’s injury affects their batting a lot more than their bowling. They can still play defensively and reduce their opponent’s opportunities for runs with some smart balls and consistent fielding as long as they can keep their cool. As rumours circulate regarding their composure, CSK’s fielding coach has come out and cleared the air as detailed on the Sports Tak.
The IPL 2025 is far from over, it has not even begun, but CSK are not looking as strong as they did just a few months ago. Their dominance is no longer assured, and the other teams of the IPL must me licking their lips in anticipation of facing a low-strength Chennai Super Kings without their preferred opening batters. Time will tell, but without Conway or a suitable replacement from outside the team the IPL 2025 looks like anyone’s league to win.
