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CSK Swaps Batting Talent for Pace Power
23 Apr
Summary
- Akash Madhwal replaces injured batter Ayush Mhatre for CSK.
- Madhwal was signed for INR 30 Lakh by the Chennai team.
- Madhwal has a strong IPL record with 14 wickets in 2023.
Chennai Super Kings have bolstered their bowling lineup by acquiring Akash Madhwal. Madhwal joins the team for INR 30 Lakh as a replacement for top-order batter Ayush Mhatre. Mhatre has been ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury sustained earlier this season.
Madhwal, a right-arm pacer, brings significant IPL experience. He began his IPL journey as a net bowler with RCB in 2019. In 2022, he was signed by Mumbai Indians as an injury replacement, eventually making his debut the following year.
His breakout season came in 2023, where he claimed 14 wickets across eight matches. Notably, he delivered an exceptional performance of 5 wickets for 5 runs against the Lucknow Super Giants in an eliminator match. In the 2024 season, Madhwal participated in five matches, securing five wickets.
