IPL 2018: CSK vs SRH, Combined XI

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#8 Deepak Chahar (Chennai Super Kings)

Chahar has been Dhoni's go-to guy

Deepak Chahar gets the nod ahead of Shardul Thakur in this list. There is nothing exceptional about Chahar's figures, providing breakthroughs just 10 times in 11 matches, but he had a decisive role in CSK's journey to the finals. He has become Dhoni's go-to guy in the powerplays. All his wickets have come in the powerplays, and he has made a name for himself as the most efficient player in the bowling department. Dhoni utilizes him very well, and he could be a game changer for CSK in the final.

IPL Stats - Matches: 11 | Wickets: 10 | Eco: 7.40 | Avg: 25.30 | S/R: 28.00

#9 Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Bhuvi has had a dismal IPL campaign by his standards. He made a strong comeback against CSK in the first qualifier, and Williamson will be counting on him to provide that lethal flair in the bowling lineup. Even though Thakur and Sandeep Sharma had a better season, the fast bowling department needed a leader and hence, Bhuvi earns a spot in this side.

IPL Stats - Matches: 11 | Wickets: 9 | Eco: 7.99 | Avg: 37.44 | S/R: 28.11

#10 Siddarth Kaul (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

The Season's Surprise Package

Kaul has been the surprise package of this year's IPL. He has exceeded everyone's expectations and has been a lethal force in the SRH lineup. When Bhuvi had a tough time finding his rhythm, Kaul took charge of the bowling department. He has been one of the most impressive fast bowlers of the tournament, only behind KXIP's Andrew Tye. His performance in the death overs will be crucial in the final and CSK have a huge task in taming the bowling of the orange army.

IPL Stats - Matches: 16 | Wickets: 21 | Eco: 8.00 | Avg: 24.00 | S/R: 18.00