IPL 2019: Five reasons why CSK are favorites to win this season

#3 A good bench strength

Faf Du Plessis guided CSK to the final of IPL 2018 with his 42 balls 67.

CSK has a very strong bench strength as well. This is the reason why they did not have much work to do in the auctions and they could continue to play with their last season's team. Their versatility can be proved from the fact that even the inform players like Faf du Plessis, Mark Wood, and Murali Vijay could not play many matches.

In bowling, they have backup options in the form of David Willey, KM Asif, and Karn Sharma. On the other hand, they can play either of Sam Billings, Dhruv Shorey or du Plessis in their batting. They have 2 leg spinners in Karn Sharma and Imran Tahir.

A good bench strength will mean that they can easily replace any out of form player. If this bench strengths delivers this season as well, then CSK might be the team to beat.