CSK already have a settled batting core retained. However, they will need another opener and a middle-order batter to complete the batting unit. Both these slots could go to the overseas contingent. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three overseas batters CSK might target in IPL 2025 Mega Auctions.
1) Jonny Bairstow
We are saying this because CSK has signed him for the sister franchise JSK in SA20 T20 League. Therefore, there is a chance that the franchise owners could plan for his presence in the IPL, as well.
Bairstow could come cheap because of his bad form in IPL in the recent past. That said, on his day, he could be destructive and it is exactly these kind of players who happen to thrive at CSK.
2) Glenn Phillips
Glenn Phillips is one of the overseas batters CSK might target in IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. One of the realistic options for CSK will be Glenn Phillips. He offers top finishing abilities and this will help the likes of MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja.
If Phillips is not expected to keep wickets, he can offer a few overs of off-spin, which can be of great use at the Chepauk in Chennai. He is also a gun fielder and if he could save a few runs on the field, that will also provide a lot to the franchise.
3) Phil Salt
It will actually be a dream signing and a target that will solve many issues in the present and the future. However, the budget seems to not be there but CSK might anyways make this signing one of the priorities.
Salt is destructive at the top and this gives CSK an edge in the powerplay, something that they lacked last season. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad can then do well in the middle overs, thereby giving the balance for the side.
