IPL 2018: 4 Chennai Super Kings players who should step up their game before the playoffs

Modified May 17, 2018 15:31 IST

Bhajji should make use of his experiences to pick more wickets — Harbhajan should pick more wickets in the upcoming games

#3 Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja needs to be more consistent in the remaining games — Jadeja's form will be crucial for CSK before the playoffs

Jadeja’s role in the playing XI is a long debate among the fans and experts in the entire tournament. He silenced his critics with a man of the match performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Apart from that match, his only other valuable contribution is his six against Kolkata Knight Riders to seal the game for CSK in their second league match.

In 12 games, Jadeja had the opportunity to bowl in only 10 games. He has rarely completed his full quota of four overs. Similar to Harbhajan, Jadeja also took only seven wickets with the economy rate of 8.00. With the bat, he scored 59 runs in eight innings with the strike rate of 115.68.

Jadeja is a confirmed starter in the playoffs. Therefore, it is time for Jadeja to replicate his RCB heroics in the upcoming league matches. Jadeja’s form will also make the lower-order stronger for CSK.