IPL 2018: Analysing Chennai Super Kings' strengths and weaknesses

Threat

DJ Bravo will be a crucial player for CSK

With prime batsmen such as MS Dhoni, Faf du Plessis, Shane Watson and Suresh Raina in their ranks, batting is not a concern for CSK. The fast bowling could be a concern though, primarily owing to the lack of specialist pace bowlers in their squad.

Chennai Super Kings, thus, will rely heavily on DJ Bravo, Shane Watson, and Shardul Thakur to handle the pace department.

With no provision for injuries, the pace department could be a matter of concern for CSK on bouncy and pacy tracks. With IPL being a long tournament, the franchise will need to manage the workload of their vital players aptly as well.