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TonyBangar predicts Mhatre will shine as CSK No. 3 for IPL 2026
In a pre-IPL 2026 twist, former RCB mastermind Sanjay Bangar predicts Ayush Mhatre will strut in as the No. 3 batter for CSK. With a purse of ₹43.40 crore, CSK is on a player shopping spree, eyeing nine new faces, including overseas stars. Bangar's betting on Ruturaj and Sanju lighting up the batting order, while a seasoned No. 4 is a must-have for the lineup.
few days ago | Kartik Iyer
Quick rundown
1.Ayush Mhatre is predicted to be CSK's No. 3 batter in IPL 2026.
2.CSK has a purse of ₹43.40 crore for the IPL 2026 auction.
3.Shivam Dube was CSK's top run-scorer in IPL 2025.
4.Nathan Ellis is expected to be a key player for CSK.
5.Liam Livingstone is a potential acquisition for CSK.
