IPL 2018: How the Chennai Super Kings might line-up

Bowlers (Harbhajan Singh, Mark Wood and Shardul Thakur)

Harbhajan Singh - IPL 2017

The veteran off-spinner, Harbhajan Singh, will enjoy bowling on the slow and turning Chepauk pitch. He has amassed loads of experience, especially in the shortest format and has the ability to bowl economical spells even in the powerplay.

Mark Wood - Champions trophy 2017

One of the new buys at the auctions, Mark wood will certainly look to encash this opportunity. The Englishman has shown his capability with the new ball as well as in the death overs. He, along with Bravo, will have to lead the pace attack as the other bowlers lack experience. Yet, how he bowls on the Indian wickets still needs to be seen.

Shardul Thakur - IPL 2017

Shardul Thakur has certainly impressed everyone in the recently concluded Nidahas Trophy. With his ability to bowl slow knuckleballs at will, he will be CSKs go-to bowler at the death. He has been a little expensive in the powerplay, but, with the kind of bowling options CSK has, it won't be much of an issue.

In all, CSK's predicted XI looks balanced in all departments and will be ready to set the tournament on fire.