Jamie Overton arrived at Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2025 IPL season as a high-impact pace-bowling all-rounder with a clear international pedigree. A tall, skiddy right-arm quick from England, Overton has operated across formats for his country, valued for his extra bounce, heavy lengths, and ability to bowl in hard phases rather than just fill overs.

At CSK, his role is defined by flexibility. He offers powerplay pace when needed, can hit the deck through the middle overs, and adds lower-order muscle with the bat. Unlike traditional overseas quicks who serve one purpose, Overton brings dual utility. His brief appearances in 2025 already showed flashes of that versatility, seam movement with the new ball and clean striking down the order.

For CSK, Overton is not just depth. He is a structural piece, a pace-bowling all-rounder who expands tactical options without disturbing balance.