IPL 2023: Ben Stokes to Bat at Number Three for CSK

CSK's team management decides to come up with a new game plan, by sending Ben Stokes to bat at number three in IPL 2023 for a Dominant Middle Order.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to unleash a new strategy in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with English all-rounder Ben Stokes taking up the crucial number three spot in their batting lineup. This announcement has sent waves of excitement and anticipation throughout the cricketing world, as fans eagerly await to see how this bold move will impact the performance of the four-time IPL champions.

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Stokes, who is widely considered as one of the best all-rounders in the world, is known for his aggressive and dynamic style of play. He has proven himself to be a match-winner on numerous occasions for England and in the IPL, having played for the Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiants in the past. However, his move to CSK and the decision to bat him at number three has raised eyebrows among cricket pundits and fans alike.

Traditionally, the number three spot in a batting lineup is reserved for a team’s best and most consistent batter, who can stabilize the innings and take charge in case of a top-order collapse. However, CSK’s decision to hand over this crucial position to Stokes, who is more of a power-hitter than a consistent accumulator, is a bold and unconventional move.

IPL 2023: Ben Stokes to Bat at Number Three for CSK

This move makes sense for two reasons. Firstly, CSK has historically struggled with their top-order batting, with the franchise often relying heavily on their middle and lower order to get them out of trouble. By bringing in Stokes at number three, the team will have a dependable batsman who can hold the innings together and take some of the pressure off the rest of the lineup.

Secondly, Stokes is more than capable of scoring big runs in the powerplay overs, which are typically the most difficult for batter to negotiate. His aggressive strokeplay and ability to hit the ball long and straight make him an ideal candidate for the role of a top-order aggressor.

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Stokes has also shown his versatility by playing a range of different roles for his team, from opening the batting to coming in at number six or seven and finishing off the innings with a flurry of boundaries.

However, it seems that CSK has a different plan for Stokes this year. According to sources close to the team, the franchise is looking to deploy the Englishman as a top-order batsman, with the hope that he can anchor the innings and provide a solid platform for the big-hitters down the order.

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