IPL 2023: Is Ruturaj Gaikwad & Devon Conway the best opening batting combo this year?

Can Ruturaj Gaikwad & Devon Conway Deliver as CSK's Best Opening Batting Combo in IPL 2023?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most followed and watched T20 leagues in the world. With its 2023 edition just around the corner, the anticipation and excitement are building up among cricket enthusiasts. Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history, is all set to begin its IPL 2023 campaign on March 31 against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium. CSK is eyeing its fifth IPL title and is determined to put up a strong performance this season after a disappointing finish in IPL 2022.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway are two of the most promising batters in the CSK squad, and their pairing as the opening batsmen is sure to bring fireworks in IPL 2023. Ruturaj Gaikwad, a right-handed batsman, was the top run-scorer for CSK in IPL 2022, scoring 368 runs in 14 games with three half-centuries. He has played 36 matches in his IPL career and has an average of 37.72, with one century and ten half-centuries to his name. His highest score in the IPL is 101 not out.

Devon

Devon Conway, the left-handed Kiwi batter, is a recent addition to the CSK squad, and he made a great impression in the last season. In just seven games, he scored 252 runs at an average of 42.0, with three half-centuries and a strike rate of 145+. He has played seven matches in his IPL career and has an average of 42.00, with three half-centuries, and his highest score in the IPL is 87 runs.

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With their impressive form and records, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway have become the new opening pair for CSK, and their partnership is expected to play a crucial role in the team’s success in IPL 2023. Both batsmen are in excellent touch with the bat, and their attacking style of play is sure to provide a blistering start to CSK’s innings.

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The combination of a right-handed and a left-handed batter as openers is always a lethal one, and the CSK management has made an excellent decision in pairing Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway. Their ability to take on the opposition bowlers, score quick runs, and build partnerships is what makes them one of the best opening batting combinations in IPL 2023.

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As CSK takes on Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2023 opener, all eyes will be on Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway as they take guard and begin their innings. The fans will be hoping to see some explosive batting from this dynamic duo, and if they continue to perform the way they have been, they will undoubtedly be among the top contenders for the best opening batting combo in IPL 2023.

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