How the Men in Yellow may lineup in the tournament opener

#4 Bowlers

Bhajji could add experience to CSK's bowling attack

Harbhajan Singh needs no introduction. CSK let Ravichandran Ashwin go and bought Bhajji as his replacement. Bhajji has played 136 games so far and picked up 127 wickets. Expect Bhajji to open the bowling as Mumbai Indians’ most likely openers are left-handed batsmen. His experience could prove useful for MS Dhoni.

Shardul Thakur is the only recognized Indian medium pacer in the Chennai Super Kings squad. He will more or less walk into the CSK playing 11 for the game against Mumbai Indians, given his performances in IPL 2017 and the recently concluded Nidahas T20 trophy. He could clock speeds of 140 km/h and will most likely share the new ball.

Mark Wood is one of the fastest bowlers in England. His career was hampered by frequent injuries and he struggled to play consistently for his national team. However, he did well for England in the recent ODI series against Australia and New Zealand. He could face stiff competition from Lungi Ngidi but his experience could put him ahead of the South African pacer.

Imran Tahir is a genuine wicket taker and will take the fourth foreigner slot on the team. Tahir picked up 18 wickets for RPS in 12 games last season at an economy of 7.85. Dhoni would love to add Tahir’s variations to his repertoire. He could prove effective against the likes of big-hitting Mumbai Indians middle order.