Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, the two teams who have already confirmed the berth in the playoff stages will take on each other in the 50th match of the season. Delhi Capitals had won their previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore which had helped them earn the ticket of the playoff stages. We bring you the Chennai Super Kings’ Predicted Playing XI.
On the other hand, MS Dhoni had missed the previous match for the defending champions. Chennai Super Kings were not up to the mark without their skipper and had gone down in the last match. Consequently, they would like to get back on the winning track.
Here is a look at Chennai Super Kings’ Predicted Playing XI:
Shane Watson
The power-hitter had a fine match against SRH in which he scored a fine 96. However, he could get only eight runs in the last match.
Faf du Plessis
The South African skipper was dropped in the previous match against Mumbai Indians. The right-hander who has scored 179 runs in seven matches should get back into the playing XI.
Suresh Raina
The left-hander has not been in the best of forms. Raina will like to bring his best to the table as he holds the key for the CSK. In fact, the southpaw batsman has thus far scored 247 runs in 12 matches.
Ambati Rayudu
The right-handed batsman is also not in good form. Rayudu has had a disappointing season as he has thus far scored 213 runs in the season.
Kedar Jadhav
Kedar Jadhav hasn’t got a lot of opportunities to bat in the middle. He has scored only 162 runs in 11 matches and hasn’t got a chance to bowl as well.
Chennai Super Kings will like to continue their good form.
MS Dhoni
The CSK captain had missed the last match against Mumbai Indians. Dhoni is expected to be back in action. The talisman has been Chennai Super Kings’ best batsman thus far.
Dwayne Bravo
The linchpin all-rounder is going to hold the key in the death overs for the reigning champions. Bravo has been once again right on the money.
Jadeja is back.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is back from illness and he is expected to play in the match against Delhi Capitals. The Chennai pitch will assist Jadeja.
Deepak Chahar
The youngster has impressed with his bowling. Chahar has got the ball to swing both ways and he would like to continue his good show going.
Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh has bowled with fire as he has made full use of his vast experience. The off-spinner has delivered the goods for the three-times champions.
Imran Tahir
The veteran leg-spinner is getting better with age. Tahir has bowled with class in the ongoing season and he is the leading wicket-taker for CSK with 17 scalps.