3 Big Takeaways for CSK going ahead into the playoffs

#1 Suresh Raina peaking at the right time

Suresh Raina has put up a sub-par batting display in this season of Indian Premier League. Coming into the final game, Raina has scored 330 runs at a decent average of 33 but with a below par strike rate of 131.47.

As we all know, Suresh Raina is the linchpin of the CSK side and his form is very important going into the play-offs stages. He has been the vital cog for CSK during the playoffs of 2010 and 2011 seasons, where the left hander scored heavy runs and helped CSK lift the trophy twice.

In the game against Kings XI Punjab, Suresh Raina spent valuable time at the crease. He played as many as 48 deliveries, which is the most deliveries he faced this season. He scored 61 runs and remained not out. His knock comprised of 4 boundaries and 2 sixes and showed the glimpses of getting back to his usual best.

Suresh Raina will be going into the playoffs with huge positivity behind him and the track at Wankhede wil be an ideal opportunity for Raina to put up a big score and take his team into the finals.