2. The in-form top order:
Their batting order has always been their strength. However, it’s this season when it has all actually clicked for the franchise. Both Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers have come out firing on all cylinders to occupy the top two positions in the list of highest run scorers. After initially struggling with the bat, Gayle has also found his groove. All the three batsmen have the potential to destroy any bowling line up on their day and so their form will be a worrying factor for the SRH bowlers.