IPL 2018: CSK vs SRH, Combined XI

MIDDLE ORDER

#3 Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Williamson has been in staggering form this season

When David Warner was ruled out of the IPL's 11th edition, the SRH management surprisingly handed the captain's armband to Kane Williamson. He has had an exceptional season, and his maverick leadership has played a huge role in the orange army's IPL success. His consistency has been second to none, and the Kiwi skipper is the current owner of the Orange Cap. In the final, he holds the key to SRH's success.

IPL Stats - Matches: 16 | Runs: 688 | Avg: 52.92 | S/R: 143.33

#4 Ambati Rayudu (Chennai Super Kings)

Rayudu has just played 34 One-Day Internationals and six Twenty 20s for India but has a whopping average of 50.24 in ODIs including two centuries and six fifties. He never got a decent run in the team, but he always made the best use of the opportunities thrown at him. CSK reposed faith on this hugely underrated player, and it has now paid rich dividends. His batting prowess will once again come in handy for the Super Kings and he needs to silence his critics, once and for all.

IPL Stats - Matches: 15 | Runs: 586 | Avg: 41.85 | S/R: 153.00

#5 Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings)

The left-handed batsman struggled initially this season but has found form just at the right time for CSK and undoubtedly will be very important for them in the final. His playoff record in the IPL has been exceptional, and Dhoni will be banking on Raina more than ever to tear apart the Sunrisers' exquisite bowling lineup.

IPL Stats - Matches: 14 | Runs: 413 | Avg: 37.54 | S/R: 132.37

#6 MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) (Captain)

MS Dhoni

Dhoni is a creative magician that can guide any team to glory. He has reinstated the winning mentality in the CSK dugout and has been scripting a resurgence story for himself. He has rightly reclaimed his stature as one of the most destructive batsmen in the world. He has silenced his critics through some blitzkrieg knocks for CSK in this year's edition. His crazy tactics need to work against the Sunrisers in the final for CSK to lift yet another trophy.

IPL Stats - Matches: 15 | Runs: 455 | Avg: 75.83 | S/R: 150.66