IPL 2020: 3 Players who can bat at No.3 for CSK after Suresh Raina's departure

3) Faf Du Plessis

The former South Africa captain has a batting average of 36 at a strike rate of 135 at 3 while batting for SA in T20Is. His ODI batting average at 3 is a whooping 55 at a strike rate of 88. This means that he can very well bat at 3 and has a lot of experience batting at that position. Arguably one of the best batsmen of the generation, Faf is someone who would need to be at his best this season if CSK are to have a good season this time around.

Faf has been batting at the top for CSK for the past 2 seasons. He has been fairly successful as well. He has a batting average of 33 and a strike rate of 127 while batting in the top 3 for CSK in the IPL. Another important point to consider is the experience which Faf possesses.

Having been SA’s best T20I batsman for a while now, he stands as one of the top contenders to bat at 3 for CSK this season. Faf has been one of CSK’S most trusted overseas players as he was with the team even before becoming a regular for SA. Faf is a vital cog for the Yellow Army and thus has a good chance to bat at 3 as they would want someone who could anchor the innings. Besides, he’s one of the few CSK batsman who is still active in international cricket.