Top 5 highest individual scores for CSK in IPL

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with four championship titles and multiple playoff appearances. Over the years, the team has had several players who have played match-winning innings and scored big runs for the team. In this article, we will look at the top five highest individual scores for CSK in IPL history.

Murali Vijay (127 runs)

Murali Vijay’s 127 off 56 balls against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2010 is the highest individual score by a CSK player in IPL history. The innings included 11 sixes and 8 fours and helped CSK post a mammoth total of above 200. The knock also earned Vijay the Man of the Match award. Vijay was one of the key players for CSK in their early years and played some match-winning innings for the team.

Shane Watson (117 runs)

Shane Watson’s 117 off 57 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2018 is the second-highest individual score by a CSK player in IPL history. Watson’s innings included 11 fours and 8 sixes and helped CSK chase down a target of 179 with ease. Watson was one of the key players for CSK in their title-winning campaign in 2018 and played a crucial role in the team’s success.

Michael Hussey (116 runs)

Michael Hussey’s 116 off 54 balls against Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2008 is the third-highest individual score by a CSK player in IPL history. Hussey’s innings included 8 fours and 9 sixes and helped CSK chase down a target of 193 in just 18.3 overs. Hussey was one of the most consistent batsmen for CSK in the early years of the IPL and played a crucial role in the team’s success.

Murali Vijay (113 runs)

Murali Vijay’s 113 off 58 balls against Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2012 is the fourth-highest individual score by a CSK player in IPL history. Vijay’s innings included 15 fours and 4 sixes and helped CSK post a total of 222/5. The knock earned Vijay the Man of the Match award and helped CSK win the game by 86 runs.

Suresh Raina (109 runs)

Suresh Raina’s 109 off 62 balls against Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2013 is the fifth-highest individual score by a CSK player in IPL history. Raina’s innings included 6 fours and 8 sixes and helped CSK post a total of 186/4. The knock earned Raina the Man of the Match award and helped CSK win the game by 15 runs.

In conclusion, these five players have played some of the most memorable innings for CSK in IPL history and have helped the team win several matches. CSK has always been a team that relies heavily on its batting and these players have delivered when it mattered the most.