IPL 2018: 5 CSK players to watch out for in the playoffs

#3 Shane Watson

Shane Watson

After his successful eight-year stint with the Rajasthan Royals (2008-2015), Watson moved to the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2016 where he had a mediocre stint. Eventually, he was released by them prior to the 2018 auctions where he was bought by the Chennai Super Kings for INR 4 crore.

Indeed, it was a bargain considering his all-around prowess. But not many expected him to make such an impact after his failure in the past two editions at RCB. Coming in as an opener this season, Watson has been tremendous with the at the top for Chennai laying the platform for their middle-order.

He has been consistent with the bat scoring 438 runs in 13 league matches he played, at a strike-rate of 161.86 with his best score being 106. In the game against his former franchise- Rajasthan, Watson scored a scintillating century 106 (57), which included nine fours and six sixes and brought up his century in just 51 deliveries.

He has also been brilliant in his bowling, with six wickets in 13 games for Chennai at an economy of 7.93 and has certainly overshadowed Dwayne Bravo this season. Expect him to dominate the playoffs with his all-round prowess.