IPL 2018: 4 reasons why Chennai Super Kings can win the title

#2 Form of top 3 batsmen

The trio of Watson-Rayudu-Raina forms a formidable top 3 for the Chennai Super Kings. With Sam Billings set to return in next match, Rayudu will be back opening the innings with the mighty Watto.

Watson has been in good form with the bat and the ball. He is striking the ball cleanly and has a strike rate of 166.27. He also made the highest score in this year's IPL, 106 runs against the Rajasthan Royals.

Rayudu is the Orange Cap holder with 370 runs from 8 innings and is leading the batting of the team before Dhoni comes in to finish things for the side. Rayudu has an average of 46.25 and his strike rate of 156.11 is much higher than his overall IPL strike rate, which is less than 130. Rayudu has been in ominous form batting at any position, be it the opening spot or at No.4.

Raina has been in decent form and has scored two half-centuries in the seven matches. Even though he hasn't fired as much as Watson and Rayudu, his experience of batting at No.3 will be crucial for his side in the matches to come. He scored 205 runs with an average of 41.00.