He scored 156 runs at an average of 31.20 in IPL 2025.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) recently recorded their worst performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise finished last in the points table for the first time in its 18-year journey in the tournament. Their struggles were not restricted to a single department; CSK struggled in all three areas- batting, bowling, and fielding. However, the most glaring issue was the lack of intent shown by their batters. The five-time champions scored runs at a strike rate of 139.04 in the entire season, the slowest among all teams. Chennai also registered the second-lowest number of fours (199) and sixes (102) after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025.
TBW
0/0
BVB
183/5
AMR
–
TBC
–
ABF
–
GAW
–
SLK
–
TKR
–
NDT
–
ODW
142/7
NDS
–
EDR
–
WDL
–
PD
–
NDSW
118/5
EDRW
116/4
North Delhi Strikers Women beat East Delhi Riders Women by 2 runs
AUST
88/7
BEL
136/6
Belgium beat Austria by 48 runs
AUST
115/7
BEL
153/2
Belgium beat Austria by 38 runs
AUST
136/3
BEL
131/6
Austria beat Belgium by 7 wickets
AUST
–
BEL
75/2
ROM
–
CZR
–
ROM
–
CZR
–
ROM
–
CZR
–
ROM
–
CZR
–
AUST
–
BEL
–
AUST
–
BEL
–
ROM
195/4
CZR
170/7
Romania beat Czech Republic by 25 runs
ROM
157/8
CZR
159/6
Czech Republic beat Romania by 4 wickets
KHTC
147/6
VFB
149/4
VFB Fallersleben beat 1.Kieler HTC by 6 wickets
KSV
173/3
SGFD
137/6
KSV Kings beat SG Findorff by 36 runs
SGFD
152/8
VFB
116/8
SG Findorff beat VFB Fallersleben by 36 runs
SGFD
7/0
KSV
–
LAN
249/9
BB
157/3
DER
120/1
SURR
388/4
YOR
354/7
DURH
74/6
WOR
88/3
GLAM
297/7
NOT
70/2
GLO
343/7
PNG
56/3
DEN
223/8
KWT
–
JER
–
IRE-W
–
ITA-W
–
NED-W
–
GER-W
–
BAN
–
IND
–
Match Called off
TBC
–
TBC
–
TBC
–
TBC
–
ALRS
151/7
TTS
152/3
Thrissur Titans beat Alleppey Ripples by 7 wickets
ARKS
143/6
ATR
–
KBTS
–
ALRS
–
TTS
–
CAGS
–
HBT
173/2
GBM
172/7
Hubli Tigers beat Gulbarga Mystics by 8 wickets
SML
–
MGD
200/5
HBT
–
MYW
–
BNB
–
GBM
–
RNC
124/9
YSG
152/8
Yallah Shabab Giants beat Renaissance Challengers by 28 runs
MAT
139/5
MUT
136/5
Majees Titans beat Muscat Thunderers by 5 wickets
ROS
–
IAI
–
YSG
–
MUT
–
RNC
–
IAI
–
ROS
–
MAT
–
AUS
193/10
SA
277/10
South Africa beat Australia by 84 runs
IPS
189/9
GCT
211/8
Gold Coast beat Ipswich by 22 runs
TMB
271/5
NSBB
193/8
Toombul beat Northern Suburbs by 78 runs
SSC
–
SGR
–
WYN
–
RLS
–
TMB
–
VLLY
–
SBB
–
IPS
–
WSS
–
UOQ
–
IPS
–
TMB
–
BIP
–
WEF
–
NOS
–
OVI
–
LOS
–
SOB
–
BIP-W
–
WFW-W
150/3
NOS-W
–
OIW-W
–
LSW-W
–
SBW-W
–
MR-A
134/9
AS-A
135/4
Adelaide Strikers Academy beat Melbourne Renegades Academy by 6 wickets
NTS
135/10
PSA
139/3
Perth Scorchers Academy beat Northern Territory Strike by 7 wickets
PS
144/9
NEP
143/7
Pakistan Shaheens won by 1 run
CHK
–
HHA
–
ACOM
–
MS-A
–
BANA
–
AS-A
–
NOSK
114/6
KASS
110/10
Noida Super Kings beat Kanpur Superstars by 4 wickets
LUF
99/4
GOLS
–
KARS
–
MEMA
–
GOLS
–
KASS
–
The underwhelming campaign led to some changes in the last few games. CSK, a team known for reviving the careers of senior cricketers, handed debuts to youngsters like Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, and Dewald Brevis. Stand-in captain MS Dhoni also hinted at potential changes in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Hence, CSK are expected to part ways with some senior players, including Devon Conway. While Conway’s CSK stint may be closing, a new chapter awaits at KKR, where his wicket-keeping and stylish batting may fill a crucial void.
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The Knight Riders have failed to replace former captain Dinesh Karthik. They have tried Sam Billings, KS Bharat, Quinton de Kock, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, but none have made a lasting impact. KKR had the second-worst strike rate after CSK and recorded the fewest boundaries among all teams. De Kock registered the lowest strike rate (129.91) among the KKR’s top six batters. The southpaw accumulated just 152 runs in eight innings, with the highest score of 97. On the other hand, Gurbaz featured in five matches and managed 74 runs, averaging 18.50.
Thus, the New Zealand batter could fit in perfectly. Conway can open the innings alongside Sunil Narine and don the gloves. Additionally, he is also a gun fielder. The southpaw plays spin exceptionally well and possesses the ability to shift gears when required. Though the 34-year-old had a modest IPL season, amassing 156 runs in six appearances, averaging 31.20 and striking at 131.09, his vast experience across different conditions and franchise leagues adds value to any top order.
Eden Gardens has historically assisted the spinners. With world-class spinners like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy already in the squad, KKR might offer spin-friendly pitches in the upcoming edition. Notably, Conway has a fifty to his name at Eden Gardens in just two outings, a promising sign for a potential move to Kolkata.
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