IPL 2019: Ideal batting line-up for the Chennai Super Kings

The Chennai Super Kings are currently the defending champions of the Indian Premier League. Their comeback after a two-year suspension went perfectly according to the plan as the men in yellow got their hands on the glittering trophy.

Going into the 2019 season, the CSK have not made a lot of chopping and changing in their squad. The CSK unit has got a lot of depth with as many as three players competing for a spot in the XI in various roles.

In this article, we will figure out the best Top 7 combination that the Super Kings could go with in the twelfth edition of the IPL:

#1 Shane Watson

The 37-year-old Australian all-rounder has established himself as a premier batsman in the Chennai franchise after a robust 2018 season with the bat. Watson notched up two tons in CSK's comeback year including 117 in the final when they were hunting down a very big score. He amassed 555 runs last season.

Watson presence at the top gives the CSK a certainty of getting off to a brisk start. He can hammer the spinner with ease in the middle overs as well. Hence, Watson is an automatic choice for the CSK when it comes to opening the batting.

#2 Faf du Plessis

The South African captain has been a vital cog for the Chennai Super Kings for several years at the top of the order. Du Plessis portrays amazing ability to manoeuvre the spinners into gaps to keep the scoreboard ticking and launch an assault when required.

Above all, he is an extraordinary fielder who can pluck catches out of thin air. Hence, du Plessis will be hard to ignore in the CSK squad. He will be the ideal man to partner Watson at the top.