3 players who can replace Nathan Ellis in Chennai Super Kings squad for IPL 2026

1. Ottniel Baartman

Ottniel Baartman is currently perhaps the best available like-for-like Nathan Ellis replacement. With prowess in bowling at the death, Baartman has been lauded by South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj as the best death-bowler he has ever seen. The Proteas quick is known for his accuracy and execution in the back end of the innings and has finished as the highest wicket taker in the 2026 SA20 with 20 scalps in nine games for the Paarl Royals.

Having previously represented Texas Super Kings in the MLC, Baartman is a player that is familiar with Fleming’s set-up, and his inclusion would add much-needed balance to Chennai's powerplay-heavy pace battery.