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Hosein Joins CSK: A Jadeja Replacement Arrives
23 Dec
Summary
- Akeal Hosein acquired by Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026.
- Hosein replaces Ravindra Jadeja, who was traded to Rajasthan Royals.
- Comparison of Hosein's and Jadeja's T20I career stats highlighted.
West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein is set to play for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 edition, having been acquired for his base price of ₹2 crore at the mini-auction. Hosein, a 32-year-old all-rounder, brings extensive T20 experience, with 237 wickets in 253 matches. He joins CSK as a direct replacement for Ravindra Jadeja, who was traded to the Rajasthan Royals.
The article draws a statistical comparison between Hosein and Jadeja based on their performance after 74 T20 International matches. Hosein recorded 67 wickets at an average of 27.79 and an economy rate of 7.35, with two four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. Jadeja, in his T20I career, secured 54 wickets at an average of 29.85 and an economy rate of 7.13, notably not achieving a four-wicket haul.
Further analysis contrasts their performance in winning matches. Hosein contributed 41 wickets at an impressive average of 17.95 in victorious games for West Indies. Jadeja, part of India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad, took 42 wickets in India's 50 T20I wins at an average of 24. The detailed comparison highlights Hosein's potential impact as he joins the five-time champions.
