Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar is a professional Indian cricketer who was born on August 7, 1992, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. He is a right-arm medium-pace bowler who is known for his ability to swing the ball both ways. Chahar has been a regular member of the Indian cricket team since 2018 and has also been a consistent performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In this article, we will take a closer look at Chahar's career in the IPL.

Early Career

Deepak Chahar started playing cricket at a very young age and was quickly noticed for his talent. He made his List A debut for Rajasthan in 2010 and played his first T20 match for Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2012. Chahar's performances in domestic cricket caught the attention of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise, and he was picked up by them ahead of the 2018 IPL season.

IPL Career

2018 Season

Deepak Chahar made his IPL debut for CSK on April 7, 2018, against the Mumbai Indians. He bowled a brilliant spell of 1/14 in his four overs and helped CSK win the match by one wicket. Chahar continued to impress in the rest of the season and finished with 10 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 27.40 and an economy rate of 7.28. He played a crucial role in CSK's successful campaign as they won the IPL title for the third time.

2019 Season

Chahar was retained by CSK for the 2019 season and he continued to be a key player for the team. He played all the matches in the season and finished with 22 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 21.90 and an economy rate of 7.47. Chahar's best performance came against the Kings XI Punjab, where he picked up 4/13 in his four overs and helped CSK win the match by 22 runs. However, CSK were unable to defend their title as they lost to the Mumbai Indians in the final.

2020 Season

The IPL was moved to the United Arab Emirates in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Chahar once again played a crucial role for CSK. He picked up six wickets in the first two matches of the season, including a brilliant spell of 2/18 against the Mumbai Indians. However, CSK struggled for form throughout the season and finished in seventh place in the table. Chahar finished with 12 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 31.50 and an economy rate of 7.61.

2021 Season

Chahar continued to be a key player for CSK in the 2021 season, which was played in India. He picked up four wickets in his first match of the season against the Punjab Kings, including a hat-trick in the final over of the match. Chahar's hat-trick was the first by a CSK player in the IPL and helped his team win the match by 6 runs. He finished the season with 16 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 28.50 and an economy rate of 7.31.

Overall IPL Career

Deepak Chahar has played a total of 59 matches in the IPL and has picked up 70 wickets at an average of 25.18 and an economy rate of 7.58. He has been a consistent performer for CSK over the years and has played a crucial role in their success in the tournament. Chahar's