5 reasons why Chennai Super Kings are the most consistent team in IPL

Led by captain cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are the most successful IPL team, having won the title twice in succession in 2010 and 2011 and the Champions League T20 in 2010 and 2014. Two-time winners, two-time semi-finalists and three-time runners-up, CSK have never been eliminated from the tournament in the league stage.The team was fronted by India Cements for the first seven seasons. However, following a directive from the Supreme Court of India, the team was transferred to a wholly-owned subsidiary named Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd. However, in spite of the off-field controversies and setbacks, CSK remain a close-knit unit consisting of a number of players who have been with the team for most of the seasons.The brand value of the Super Kings is estimated at $75.13 million, making them one of the most valuable franchise in the IPL. Over the years, Chennai have evolved into a team of champions and are capable of winning the trophy this season with them being the odds-on favourites.We take a look at the reasons why CSK remain the performers that they are:

#5 Fielding

Dhoni has always known to be a captain who focuses a lot on fielding. Under his captaincy, the fielding of the Indian international team has improved dramatically. It has had an effect on CSK's fielding too.

CSK have focused a lot on fielding over the years and they have a specialist fielding coach, Steve Rixon, who also used to serve as Australia's fielding coach. Fielders like Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf Du Plessis, Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Bravo ensure that opposition batsmen have to work hard to get their runs.

There have also been some exceptional catches taken by these fielders over the years and the positive energy that this provides for the team is often overlooked.