IPL 2018, CSK Vs SRH: 5 talking points

#1 Can CSK win the title again?

The final flourish?

After the IPL auctions, this Chennai team was ridiculed for having too many senior players in the squad, some of them who were believed to be in the final stages of their careers. "Daddy Army","Old-age-home" were some of the phrases used for describing the team.

However, the experienced players showed tremendous spirit and dedication to put in commendable performances, and it wouldn't be unfair to say that they have deserved to reach the finals.

As the saying goes, 'Adversity brings out the best in you', the tough times saw Chennai players putting their hands up at critical times and coasting their team to pole positions. Watson has enjoyed a purple patch up the order, while Rayudu has been in unstoppable form, scoring runs for fun.

Harbhajan himself has been fundamental to the side along with Jadeja in the middle overs while Dhoni has destroyed his critics by displaying unparalleled performances time and again. Though their best bowler, Bravo has struggled with consistency this season, the other bowlers have collectively tangled the oppositions.

Whoever they meet in the final, it will be advantage CSK in the final, given their experience of playing at the same ground and delivering a statement.

That they will enjoy a couple of days' rest is bound to give music to the ears of these "old" warriors.