Lower order: Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Maheesh Teekshana, and Mukesh Chaudhary
Deepak Chahar (Source: Twitter)
In the lower middle order, Chennai possesses great allrounders like Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur. They will be looked at as an additional batting option. Apart from their fitness concerns, Chennai doesn’t need to think much before fielding them in the playing XI. Chahar has been phenomenal in Chepauk, while Thakur had a homecoming in this auction.
To compliment Jadeja in the spin department, Chennai might field Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Teekshana. Teekshana was pivotal in the CSK record 5th IPL triumph last year. It’s worth noting that if conditions favour spin bowling, then CSK might field Mitchell Santner instead of Sameer Rizvi.
For hard-core pace bowling, CSK might go with Indian option Mukesh Chaudhary. Chaudhary has been phenomenal in his debut season and has impressed fans with his amazing performances. He will be key for CSK’s campaign, especially at slow pitches in Chennai and Lucknow.
Impact Player: Mitchell Santner
Mitchell Santner (Source: Twitter)
For impact players, CSK might field either Mitchell Santner or Sameer Rizvi, depending on toss results and match conditions. Santner has been the leading spinner for CSK in recent times, while Rizvi brings great firepower in the lower middle order.
