IPL 2018, playoffs: SWOT analysis of Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Weaknesses

The death overs have been a major cause of concern

Untimely injuries and team composition issues meant that the Super Kings could never settle their fast bowling - the death overs have been a major concern for them, even with Dwayne Bravo and his expertise in play.

Unheralded KM Asif was tried out, Mark Wood came and went, David Willey leaked runs like a faulty tap, and Shardul Thakur blew hot and cold. Deepak Chahar's injuries haven't helped their cause as well.

If the side is not able to get their act in place against the Sunrisers, the inability to stop the flow of runs could be detrimental to their fortunes.