IPL 2018, Match 1: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted 11 to face Mumbai Indians (MI)
Consistency is just another word for CSK. Throughout the course of the IPL, few have managed to rewrite what it means to be consistent better than CSK. Eight tournaments and eight appearances in the playoffs says it all.
After a two-year hiatus, Chennai Super Kings are back. Like a pride of lions patiently waiting for their prey, the returning CSK will face off against their biggest adversary in the first match of IPL 2018. While some have changed colours, others still continue to bleed yellow.
Here is a look at the Chennai Super Kings' Predicted 11 to face Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2018 opener at the Wankhede on April 7.
Openers
While the pride of lions look like they have all the necessary skills in their repertoire to finish off the prey and get off to the perfect start, they still have some choices to make. Chief among them will be the opening combination. Although CSK have plenty of depth in each department, as the only front-line opener in the entire squad, Murali Vijay will certainly have a lot on his plate.
Especially against the defending champions.
Thankfully for him, he will have plenty of experience to help with the hunt. Shane Watson might have retired from international but his performances in the BBL have shown that he has plenty left in the tank, especially against a side that will be baying for his blood. With his all-round repertoire of skills, the Australian should have enough to fend off the competition and lead the pack from the front.