Watch: Devon Conway acknowledges loud ‘CSK, CSK’ chants at BCA Stadium during IND vs NZ 1st ODI 2026
Conway heard the crowd chanting “CSK, CSK.” He responded with a thumbs-up to the fans before turning his focus back to the game. Read the complete news here.
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New Zealand batter Devon Conway acknowledged loud chants of “CSK, CSK” from the crowd at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Vadodara during the first ODI against India on Sunday, January 11. Conway had played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from 2022 to 2025 before being released ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.
Conway played a crucial role for CSK during his tenure with the team. He was part of the title-winning squad in the 2023 season and also won the Player of the Match award in the final. In 29 matches for CSK, he scored 1,080 runs at an average of 43.20 and a strike rate of 139.72.
The left-handed batter impressed in the series opener against India, scoring 56 runs off 67 balls in the first innings before being bowled by Harshit Rana. Later in the match, while fielding near the boundary, Conway heard the crowd chanting “CSK, CSK.” He responded with a thumbs-up to the fans before turning his focus back to the game.
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Conway’s recent form and IPL future
Ahead of the India tour, Devon Conway had faced CSK’s sister franchise, the Joburg Super Kings, twice during the 2026 SA20 season. Playing for the Durban Super Giants, he scored 4 and 19 in those matches as the Faf du Plessis-led side completed a double over his team.
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Devon Conway goes unsold in IPL 2026 auction
The New Zealand opener entered the IPL 2026 mini auction with a base price of INR 2 crore but did not receive any bids and went unsold. He had a decent 2025 season, scoring 922 runs at an average of 31.79 and a strike rate of 126.99. However, franchises chose to invest in younger talents instead.
Despite this, New Zealand have named Conway in their squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. He is expected to continue his opening partnership with Finn Allen in the tournament.
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