Tamil Nadu Premier League is the best state-based T20 league in India. In the past, TNPL has given many fine candidates to the IPL and also to Team India. However, the home IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings has not made the best use of the tournament’s talents. Nevertheless, there is an opportunity for them in IPL 2025 Auctions. Here, we take a look at the list of three top TNPL 2024 performers whom CSK can target for IPL 2025.
1) R Ashwin – 9 wickets and 252 runs
R Ashwin is likely to be released by Rajasthan Royals if there is a Mega Auction. If that happens, CSK must target to sign their former spinner.
In TNPL 2024, Ashwin opened the batting and ended as one of the highest run-getters. He also took quite a few wickets along with captaining his team to the title. CSK might need this kind of value in IPL 2025 and having a homegrown player do that would be perfect.
2) Shahrukh Khan – 225 runs and 13 wickets
Shahrukh Khan is one of the top TNPL 2024 performers whom CSK can target for IPL 2025. CSK needs a domestic finisher and they can target someone like Shahrukh.
Apart from his batting, Shahrukh has also been doing well with his off-spin. CSK has lacked a proper domestic option for this type of bowling recently. Often, they had to make do with Moeen Ali. If Shahrukh can be in the squad, CSK can use his bowling, as well.
3) Sandeep Warrier – 12 wickets
Sandeep Warrier came in as the replacement for Mohammed Shami at Gujarat in IPL 2024 and did a decent job. He would be a very adequate replacement for Deepak Chahar in the CSK squad.
Sandeep can be extremely valuable with the new ball. He has loads of experience and has also bowled enough at the Chepauk. His form is also good and hence, he would be an ideal pick.
