D L Chahar

D L Chahar, one of the IPL’s most reliable new-ball exponents, has shaped many Chennai Super Kings triumphs with swing, seam and clever change-ups. Operating in the powerplay, he attacks stumps and finds prodigious movement to deliver early breakthroughs, giving CSK the upper hand in countless chases. His knack for setting up batters with knuckle balls and wide yorkers has turned pressure into wickets at the death as well. Beyond the ball, Chahar’s electric fielding at backward point or long-on saves vital runs, while his batting depth offers MS Dhoni the luxury of an extra hitter lower down. From clutch opening overs to nerve-free final overs, his versatility has proved central to CSK’s brand of calculated aggression.

D L Chahar IPL bowling stats 2016-2025: 88 wickets in 95 innings, 4-19 best, seven three-wicket hauls, 8.14 economy, 21.76 strike-rate. Swing king for Chennai Super Kings and now Mumbai Indians, Chahar has spent nine seasons tormenting top-orders with the new ball. From 1,915 deliveries he has conceded only 2,597 runs, showing relentless control. His peak came in 2019 when he rocked the powerplay with regular double-breakthroughs, earning four-wicket bursts and seven three-fers overall. Despite a modest batting cameo—117 runs from 84 balls, eight sixes and five fours—his true value lies in the first six overs where he shapes matches.

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