IPL 2026: Top 3 Wicketkeeper-Batters Who Can Replace MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni may be older now and dealing with knee issues, but he still plays a vital role for CSK. His game sense, leadership, and experience are invaluable to the team.

While many players from his era have stepped away from the game, Dhoni’s massive fan support has kept him on the field. Here are three players who could step in for him in CSK’s playing XI for IPL 2025.

IPL 2025: Possible successors to MS Dhoni

Rahul Tripathi

Rahul Tripathi has played 95 IPL matches so far, scoring 2,236 runs at an average of 27.27.

He has 12 fifties to his name, with his best score being 93. Over the years, he has smashed 223 fours and 84 sixes. Although he has rarely been used as a wicketkeeper in the IPL, his keeping skills could be an asset for the CSK team.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	4s	6s
Career	100	2291	93	26.33	137.85	229	85

 

Ishan Kishan

Kishan is strong against pace, and the numbers point at that, striking at 142.14. Even in a bad season like the 2025 one, the left-hander amassed 354 runs, averaging 35.4, with a hundred and a fifty. If he does replace Dhoni, CSK will benefit greatly, given his attributes at the top of the order. 

Year	Mat	Runs	Avg	SR
Career	119	2998	29.11	137.65

Devon Conway

Bought for Rs 6.25 crore, Devon Conway has proved to be a steady and dependable opener for CSK. The left-hander brings balance to the top order, especially when facing right-arm fast bowlers.

He has done well for New Zealand in both T20 and Test cricket, and has carried that form into the IPL, scoring 924 runs in 23 matches for CSK. He can also keep wickets, which makes him a handy player who can play more than one role for the team.

Year	Mat	Runs	Avg	SR
Career	29	1080	43.20	139.72

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