3 reasons why CSK signing Jamie Overton at IPL 2025 Auction was a shrewd move

Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a clear plan during the mega auction which was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24 and 25. The Yellow Army retained their core and entered the auction with a purse of ₹55 crores.

CSK retained skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, and MS Dhoni. The former skipper was retained as an uncapped player as he didn't play any international cricket for five years, which increased their purse just enough to target certain players.

One of the primary goals for Chennai was to buy back the majority of their former players while trying to buy a few fresh faces who could go on to serve the franchise for the long haul. Among the players bought in the auction, CSK will be particularly happy after acquiring the services of English all-rounder Jamie Overton.

The pace bowling all-rounder will lend an ideal balance to the CSK squad and it will be a massive experience for the 30-year-old to rub shoulders with some of the best in the world. Now let us have a look at three reasons why CSK signing Jamie Overton was a shrewd move:

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#1 Hit the deck bowler and height factor

Jamie Overton is someone who can be the X-factor for the Chennai Super Kings. A fast bowler who is 6 ft 5 in tall, Overton brings a different sort of variety to any squad he plays for. His height will certainly make a difference on Indian pitches and has the ability to deceive batters with different slower deliveries.

He is someone who consistently hits the deck, which makes life a bit difficult for the batters. The towering height will also help him to extract some extra bounce from the otherwise unresponsive surfaces in India.

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#2 Overton is an out-and-out power hitter and could be the finisher CSK is looking for

With MS Dhoni in the twilight of his IPL career, CSK certainly need a player who has the ability to become a permanent finisher for the team. Overton has the ability to play different roles for the Yellow Army.

Despite being a bowling all-rounder, he has represented England primarily as a batter when he was recuperating from an injury. Overton packs a punch and has the ability to clear the boundary with consummate ease.

He can feature lower in the batting order and tonk some big sixes. He also has the attributes to be the floater for the franchise whenever the team needs some quick runs. All in all, Overton is expected to be a utility player for the Super Kings.

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#3 Overton offers flexibility in different conditions

What CSK was missing in the last few years was a player who could offer flexibility in different conditions. While it is pretty certain that Overton is unlikely to play all 14 games, he can be an ideal pick in conditions which suit his style of play.

Overton’s inclusion in the playing XI could work wonders on pitches which offer some assistance to the bowlers. However, when it comes to power-hitting, he can be a valuable option in flat decks as well. He could be the horse-for-course option based on conditions or oppositions.