Chennai Super Kings signed South African pacer Sisanda Magala as a replacement for injured Kyle Jamieson. Magala will be part of the franchise for INR 50 Lakh and has performed 4 T20Is for Proteas. Jamieson, who has been dominated out of the season, was purchased by CSK for INR 1 crore.
“Jamieson, who was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, was bought by the franchise for INR 1 Crore. His replacement, Magala, has rich experience in the shortest format of the game. Though he has played just 4 T20Is for South Africa, Magala has a reputation for being a regular wicket-taker in domestic T20 games over the years. He will join CSK at his base price of INR 50 Lakh,” IPL mentioned in a press release.Â
Sisanda Magala’s Numbers
As IPL’s media advisory states, Magala does have a wealthy expertise within the shortest format of the sport. He has performed 127 video games and has scalped 136 wickets at an economic system of 8.00. In 4 internationals performed for SA, he has taken three wickets at an economic system of 9.85. The 32-year-old pacer is recognized in South Africa’s home circuit as top-of-the-line dying bowlers round.Â
Pinch Hitter Down The Order
Magala additionally brings a unique side to the enjoying 11 together with his power-hitting expertise down the order. Although he averages simply 17.50 and has two fifties towards his title in 127 video games, Magala bats at a strike fee of over 120 and has a highest rating of 63. This is an added benefit any day of the week for any staff he performs for.Â
Recent Performance
Magala took 14 wickets within the lately concluded SA20 at an economic system of 8.68 and was the joint-fifth-highest wicket-taker within the league. He is prone to be named in South Africa’s squad to take to The Netherlands and can be part of CSK a bit late with different SA gamers.Â
IPL 2023: CSK’s Schdule
- March 31, 2023: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, Ahmedabad (7:30PM IST)
- April 3, 2023: Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai (7:30PM IST)
- April 8, 2023: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai (7:30PM IST)
- April 12, 2023: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Chennai (7:30PM IST)
- April 17, 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings, Bengaluru (7:30PM IST)
- April 21, 2023: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai (7:30PM IST)
- April 23, 2023: Kolkata Knight RIders vs Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata (7:30PM IST)
- April 27, 2023: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Jaipur (7:30PM IST)
- April 30, 2023: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Chennai (3:30PM IST)
- May 4, 2023: Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow (3:30PM IST)
- May 6, 2023: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Chennai (3:30PM IST)
- May 10, 2023: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Chennai (7:30PM IST)
- May 14, 2023: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai (7:30PM IST)
- May 20, 2023: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings, Delhi (3:30PM IST)
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