The reigning champions Chennai Super Kings will begin their IPL title defence when they will square swords with Royal Challengers Bangalore in front of the jam-packed Chennai crowd in Chepauk. It has been like a carnival in the training session as the thousands of people have gathered to support their favourite franchise. Meanwhile, Sportzwiki brings you the Chennai Super Kings’ Predicted Playing XI.
Thus, Chennai Super Kings will like to get off to a perfect start to hit the ground running in the 12th edition of the tourney. They had made a sublime comeback when they won their third title. The Men in Yellow has an experienced squad and MS Dhoni will once again like to lead from the front.
Here is a look at Chennai Super Kings’ Predicted Playing XI:
Ambati Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu had done a great job while opening the innings for the defending champions. Rayudu was the fourth highest run-getter of the previous season with 602 runs.
Shane Watson
Australia’s talisman batsman Shane Watson is in fine form. Watson scored 430 runs in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League and he would like to continue his good form.
Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina has been a big player for the CSK. The southpaw batsman had scored 445 runs in the previous season and he would look to keep delivering for the franchise.
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni had batted at number four position for most of the times in the last season. Dhoni was at his best as he had scored 455 runs in the previous edition of the league.
Kedar Jadhav
Kedar Jadhav has done a good job for the Indian team in the recent past. Jadhav can contribute with the ball as he is a fine partnership breaker. Furthermore, he can add the finishing touches to the innings.
Ravindra Jadeja
India’s Ravindra Jadeja has been in decent form in the recent past. The all-rounder had scalped two wickets in the last ODI against Australia.
CSK will like to get off to a good start.
Dwayne Bravo
Dwayne Bravo holds the key for Chennai Super Kings. Bravo has done a great job for the Chennai franchise and he would look to repeat his performance for the side.
Imran Tahir
Imran Tahir has been in fine form while playing in the series against Sri Lanka. Thus, the 39-year old spinner will like to hit the straps.
Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur has been on the expensive side. However, the Mumbai fast bowler will like to make a good comeback.
Deepak Chahar
Deepak Chahar had done a fine job in the previous season. Chahar had got the ball to swing both ways and he would like to once again impress with his bowling.