IPL 2018: Rating the Chennai Super Kings squad ahead of the final

#6 Harbhajan Singh - 5.0

With age not on his side, Bhajji has had a lukewarm tournament

Nearing 38, Bhajji was never expected to play a full-time role in the team, but he has managed to play 13 games this season.

Although his contribution to the team in batting and bowling has been restricted, Dhoni still trusts him to be part of the squad. His bowling, when utilised, has been slightly on the expensive side - an economy of close to 8.5, resulting in seven wickets from 12 innings.

The Punjab-born spinner also didn't get a chance to bowl against SRH, begging the question - will Dhoni opt for a younger fielder for the final if he doesn't require the bowling assets of Bhajji?

#7 Imran Tahir - 6.0

The South African was roped in with the idea of him playing an important role at the Chepauk, but fate hasn't been very kind to him.

He has nabbed six wickets in the six games he has played, at an economy rate of 9.09 but has been left out of the team in favour of fast bowling options and him costing a foreigner slot in the starting XI.

#8 Ravindra Jadeja - 6.5

Jadeja has come into his own during the very end of the IPL

After mind-numbingly poor first three-quarters of the season, Sir Jadeja has come into his own element towards the end.

This season, Jadeja was neither stellar with the ball nor the bat but somehow played 15 games for the lack of suitable replacements and the sheer trust Dhoni has on him. Now, he has been more useful with the ball than with the bat - 10 wickets at an economy of 7.15, with most of his wickets coming in the second half of the tournament.

Despite all that, Jadeja has been on a steady decline over the years and CSK will have to either phase him out in the future or have a decent back-up for him.