Before IPL, Devon Conway started with a domestic career, having played for Wellington in New Zealand. Soon, debuted in the National New Zealand team for his ability to play different formats both in Test and Short and limited-overs cricket. He made his IPL entry after his terrific batting prowess in International cricket for the New Zealand Team. In the Indian Premier League, Devon Conway made his debut with the Chennai Super Kings in 2022. 34-year-old Devon Conway is a Kiwi top player who can do both batting and wicket keeping as well. Conway is a left-handed batter and occasionally a right-arm medium bowler. He has consistently shown his worth being a reliable player with consistent performances in the IPL assured his position in the CSK team.
In the 2021 IPL auction, Devon Conway was bought by the Chennai franchise for his base price of INR 1 Cr. However, he couldn't make it to the XI in his first season and skipped his first season. He was finally picked up by Chennai Super Kings as a replacement for Suresh Raina, who was ruled out because of an injury in the latter half of the IPL. He played his first game against the Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring 3 runs in 2022. But that was it for Conway, and he didn’t stop from there. His partnership with current captain Ruturaj Gaikwad topped the list and became the highlight of the season. In his debut 2022 IPL season, Conway played 7 matches, scoring 252 runs with a highest score of 87 and three half-centuries.
Since his debut, Devon Conway has only played for one team, the Chennai Super Kings. His batting skills in the 2022 and 2023 seasons left an impact on CSK’s overall performance and contributed to the team’s success. He became an integral part of the team and got a regular spot in the XI. Conway has given so many match-winning performances, which have helped CSK through the entire season.
Due to an injury, David Conway had to leave the IPL season and return to his home in New Zealand. However, his previous performance has left such a mark that Chennai bought him back for the price of INR 6.25 cr. in the IPL Mega Auction 2025. His calm and cool nature keeps him intact from IPL’s stressful environment, helping in focus on the game, especially in the top and middle order batting. This ability earned the trust of former captain MS Dhoni and the team. Plus, his adaptability, stability, and experience in T20 games convinced the franchise that Devon Conway would be a perfect fit for the squad.
As we mentioned above, David joined CSK in 2022 and started his IPL journey. Since then, Conway has been an integral part of the CSK. He continues to play for the team in the IPL 2025 as well.
Since the last three seasons, the Chennai franchise has acquired Devon Conway for his base price of INR 1 Cr. In 2025, Chennai re-signed him and bought him for INR 6.25 Cr in the IPL 2025 auction. After a competitive bidding contest with the Punjab Kings, the Chennai franchise successfully acquired one of their top performers of the 2023 season. Devon Conway was the top performer of CSK and third in the scoreboard for the most runs for the season.
So far, Devon Conway has shown progress since his debut in the 2022 season, except in 2024 when he withdrew from the season. During the T20 International cricket, Conway fractured his left thumb and was ruled out of the IPL 2024 season.
Devon Conway is very calm and composed when it comes to batting. To describe his batting style, he is not an aggressive batter but keeps hitting the ball on a regular basis. He takes his time and processes the pitch and bowler style, and then goes for the strokes.
Speaking of his batting stats, Devon Conway’s best IPL season was in 2023 when he played 16 matches. During this season, Conway bagged 672 runs with an average of 51.69 and a strike rate of 139.71. His highest score for the season was 92 not out.
Below is the table that shows all of Devon Conway's IPL batting stats from the 2022 to 2025 seasons.
Devon Conway is a wicket-keeper batter and hasn’t delivered a single over in the IPL tournament.
Below is the table that shows all of Devon Conway's IPL bowling stats from the 2022 to 2025 season.
So far, Devon Conway has played 24 matches in his IPL career. During this time, Conway bagged 937 runs, including nine half-centuries. He hasn’t scored a century in the IPL tournament. His highest score is 92* off 52 balls.
Devon Conway’s IPL total runs are 937 in 24 matches of which he played for CSK. He scored 937 with an average of 46.85 and a strike rate of 140.27. He has slammed 9 centuries but centuries yet.
Devon Conway’s highest IPL score was an unbeaten 92 runs off 52 balls in 2023. In this innings, Conway slammed 16 fours and 1 six. He made the record for the Chennai Super Kings against the Punjab Kings at Chepauk Stadium.
Devon Conway has hit 9 IPL half-centuries but he hasn’t scored a century yet. His closest score to the ton was 92 against PBKS in 2023.
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