IPL 2018: Probable starting XI for CSK

Bowlers

He is expected to pick a lot of wickets for CSK

9. Imran Tahir

Dhoni prefers to have variety in his bowling department and Imran Tahir offers him exactly the same thing. He is the world No.1 ODI bowler and a genuine wicket-taker. Chepauk track generally assists spinners and Tahir will be used as an attacking option. The legspinner picked up 18 wickets from 12 games in IPL 2017 and is expected to lead the spin attack.

10. Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur was superb for Rising Pune Supergiant in the IPL 2017 when they finished runners-up to Mumbai Indians. He took 11 wickets in the tournament and opened the bowling for RPS. He also made his One Day International (ODI) debut for India in August against Sri Lanka. He is expected to open the bowling for CSK.

11. Deepak Chahar

Chennai fans were disappointed with CSK’s depth in the fast bowling department, but they have brought a quality pacer in Deepak Chahar. Rajasthan medium pacer had a stunning domestic T20 tournament (Syed Mushtaq Ali 2017/18). With 19 wickets, he was the leading wicket-taker in the tournament.