CLT20: Match 10, Group B - Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - 5 players to watch out for

Suresh Raina (CSK – batsman and occasional off-spinner)

Suresh Raina played a brilliant innings for CSK in the last match

This guy excels in this format – there’s no doubt about it. His style is tailor-made for the fast-paced version that is T20. An outstanding fielder and more than handy off-break bowler, the UP lad is CSK’s chief weapon at No. 3.

Raina has been quite inconsistent in the international arena, but his murderous innings enabled his side to chase down the challenging total posted by the Titans in their opening encounter. Blessed with the ability to clear the fence and rotate the strike almost at will, the left-hander will be focused on going from strength to strength in today’s game.

Steyn, Ishant and Co. should target his rib-cage as it is the only way they can keep him quiet. A useful bowler, his innocuous off-spin has tied up batsmen on more than one occasion. He’s certainly a player to be watched out for!

Michael Hussey (CSK – opening batsman)

Michael Hussey has been in good form for CSK

Even after quitting international cricket, the talented Mr. Cricket has shown no signs of rustiness in his skills. Capable of dazzling strokeplay as well as ‘blue-collar cricket’ (grafting and anchoring), the elder Hussey is a permanent fixture at the top of the order for the former IPL champs.

At 38, he is still one of the quickest fielders in the side, and his work ethic has rubbed off on his colleagues. SRH should look to knock him over early if they are to entertain any hopes of winning this game.