IPL 2018: 3 important players for CSK in qualifier 1 against the Sunrisers
After 56 exciting games, we have finally arrived at the most important phase of the tournament. The next 4 games will decide the winner of the 11th edition of Indian Premier League.
With 9 wins from 14 games, Chennai Super Kings finished second in the league table. They will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the qualifier one on Tuesday, at the Wankhede stadium.
MS Dhoni’s side has played some excellent cricket over the course of last 6 weeks and twice defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the league stage.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are one of the best bowling units in IPL 2018 and it is going to be a cracker of a contest at Mumbai.
On that note, let’s take a look at the 3 CSK players who holds the key to their success against SRH in qualifier 1.
#3 Deepak Chahar
The Rajasthan medium pacer is one of the best new ball bowlers in the tournament. Deepak Chahar came into this year's IPL after a stunning Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament 2017/18, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker.
The 25-year-old was exceptional for Chennai Super Kings in the league stage. He bowled most of his overs in the power play and was brilliant with the new ball. In 10 games this season, Chahar has picked up 9 wickets at a stunning economy rate of 7.35.
He swung the new ball and was consistent with his line and length. He bowled at good pace and kept the batsmen quiet in the power play overs. He holds the key against the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson. Getting their wickets early is important for CSK and Dhoni will rely on Chahar to do the job for him.