#1 MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings)

Do we need to mention the capabilities that the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni possesses? The captain cool is one the best finishers in world cricket who has closed it down for Chennai Super Kings a zillion times.
Yes, it is agreeable that the 36-year-old has gone past his peak and isn't that sharp anymore, but his involvement can never stand overlooked. CSK still has the same core and will try to replicate the success they had before they were banned for 2 years.
Likes of DJ Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Billings, Kedar Jadhav don't seem trustworthy as the onus will continue to remain on MSD.
IPL stats:
Inns - 143 | Runs - 3561 | SR - 136.75 | HS - 70
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