When Chennai Super Kings spent ₹14.2 crore on Prashant Veer at the IPL auction, the reaction was instant surprise. An uncapped 20-year-old becoming a joint highest-ever buy among uncapped players naturally raised eyebrows. But as with most CSK decisions, this was not impulse. It was planning.
A Like-for-Like Ravindra Jadeja Profile
Prashant Veer fits a very specific mould. He is a left-arm spinner who can bat in the lower middle order, exactly the role Ravindra Jadeja owned for years at CSK. Finding such all-rounders in Indian cricket is rare, which immediately explains the franchise’s willingness to invest heavily and with Jaddu gone, it made total sense.
At just 20, Veer already shows the dual skill set CSK values most: control with the ball and composure with the bat.
Breakthrough Performances in Domestic Cricket
Prashant Veer first caught attention in the UP T20 League, playing for Super Kings, Noida Super Kings. His 2024 season was promising, but it was the 2025 edition where he truly announced himself.
In 10 innings, Veer scored 320 runs at an average of 64 and a strike rate of 155. With the ball, he picked up 8 wickets while conceding runs at an economy of just 6.6. These numbers highlighted not just talent, but consistency.
Relentless Commitment and Rapid Rise
Veer’s growth accelerated further when he earned call-ups to both the UP Under-23 side and the senior state team. His dedication stood out during this phase. In a span of seven days, he played six matches, travelling repeatedly between Mumbai and Kolkata to feature in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Under-23 fixtures. Such commitment rarely goes unnoticed.
Proof of Quality at the National T20 Level
In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Prashant Veer continued to impress. Across six innings, he scored 112 runs at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 170. With the ball, he took 9 wickets, once again maintaining an economy under 7.
These performances confirmed that his UP T20 League success was no fluke. Why CSK Went All In
CSK called Prashant Veer for trials, and the outcome was clear. They saw a long-term investment, not a short-term gamble. The ₹14.2 crore bid reflects belief in his ability to eventually fill Ravindra Jadeja’s role, not replace him overnight.
For CSK fans, the hope is simple. That Prashant Veer grows into the role, carries forward the Jadeja legacy, and becomes Chennai’s next great Indian all-rounder.
