IPL 2019: Chennai Super Kings’ Best Possible XI against Royal Challengers Bangalore

All-Rounders: Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner

Bravo has been a key performer for CSK

Of the three, Ravindra Jadeja slots seamlessly into the eleven. The Indian is a gun fielder, can wield the willow adroitly and is a genuine wicket-taking option in the middle overs. Hence, the three-dimensions he brings to the plate make him a certainty to start.

With respect to the other all-rounders, I have gone for the overseas combination of Mitchell Santner and Dwayne Bravo.

The former missed the entirety of last season with a knee injury. Though CSK functioned well without the New Zealander, there is no denying that his presence only makes them stronger.

Over the years, Santner has enjoyed success on Indian pitches with his guileful left-arm spin a tough proposition to tackle. Hence, unleashing him alongside Jadeja would help CSK control the middle phases.

Additionally, his hitting prowess at the end lends more muscle to the Yellow Army’s lower middle order.

Bravo, on the other hand, has been an ever-present in the CSK setup. Even though he has been in scrappy form in recent weeks, the West Indian has enough in his tank to stand up to be counted once the IPL starts proper.

The three all-rounders mentioned provide CSK with the adequate balance and barring any injuries, should play a significant portion of the season, starting Saturday.