CSK’s new recruit Vijay Shankar impressed with his performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Chhattisgarh at the Vizzy Stadium, strengthening his case for a place in the IPL 2025 starting XI.

Vijay Shankar was acquired by Chennai Super Kings for INR 1.2 crore in the IPL 2025 auction after being released by Gujarat Titans.

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Shankar’s blast boosts Tamil Nadu total

In the match against Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu batted first and Vijay Shankar came to the crease at number 6 when the team was at 164/4 in 30 overs.

He played an impressive knock, scoring 71 off 57 balls with 2 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 124.56. His innings, which lasted until the 48th over, was instrumental in helping Tamil Nadu achieve a competitive total.

For Vijay Shankar, this innings is not just a sign of his good form but also a positive indicator for his new IPL franchise, Chennai Super Kings, who will be closely monitoring his performances.

If he continues to perform like this in domestic cricket, he could strengthen his case for a place in CSK’s playing XI for next season. With the impact player rule in place, he could also be used effectively as an impact player.

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Vijay Shankar and Baba Indrajith lead Tamil Nadu’s batting effort

Talking about the match, Tamil Nadu posted 301 in their 50 overs, with Baba Indrajith contributing 75 runs and Vijay Shankar adding 71.

For Chhattisgarh, Harsh Yadav took 4 wickets, while Shubham Agrawal and Prateek Yadav claimed 2 wickets each.

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