IPL 2018: 56th Match, CSK vs KXIP - Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in their adopted home ground at Pune in the 56th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led team has already qualified for the playoffs.

Moreover, Chennai has almost confirmed their top two finish. After losing their last match against Delhi Daredevils (CSK), Chennai will like to get back to winning ways.

On the other hand, Kings XI unit has a slim chance to make it to the playoffs from the back door. Punjab will have to hope that Mumbai Indians lose their match against Delhi Daredevils (DD).

Furthermore, they need to win against CSK by a bigger margin provided if they receive favour from the Delhi team.

When these two teams had met early in the season, Kings XI had won by four runs.

Here is a look at the Predicted Playing XI of the Chennai Super Kings:

Ambati Rayudu: 

Ambati Rayudu is batting at the top of his game. The right-hander has provided consistent starts to the Men in Yellow.

Rayudu will like to keep his good show going.

Shane Watson:

Shane Watson is having a good season with the bat.

However, the Australian all-rounder had struggled to find his timing going in the last match.

Suresh Raina:

Suresh Raina has had a quiet couple of previous matches. Raina will like to strike back his form before the crucial playoffs games.

Southpaw’s form will be crucial for CSK’s success.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni: 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has had a fantastic season thus far. CSK skipper has looked at the top of his game in this edition.

Dhoni will like to keep his form going.

Sam Billings:

Sam Billings has disappointed with the bat after his early blistering knock against KKR.

The England batsman will want to find his form before the playoffs stages.

Dwayne Bravo:

Dwayne Bravo proved to be expensive in the last match against Delhi Daredevils.

Thus, the Windies all-rounder will like to get his confidence back.

Ravindra Jadeja:

Ravindra Jadeja had a good last game with the ball. The off-spinner scalped one wicket in his four overs.

Furthermore, he was also economical.

Chennai will like to get back to winning ways before the playoffs.

Deepak Chahar:

Deepak Chahar is one of the biggest positives for the Chennai Super Kings. Chahar has scalped eight wickets in the nine matches he has played.

Harbhajan Singh:

Harbhajan Singh will want to make good use of his experience. However, the veteran off-spinner hasn’t given consistent performances.

Shardul Thakur:

Shardul Thakur has impressed with his sharp pace. The fast bowler had taken one wicket and conceded only 27 runs in his quota of four overs in the previous match.

Lungi Ngidi:

Lungi Ngidi has impressed in the limited opportunities he has received.

The Proteas pacer had scalped two wickets in the last match. Moreover, he was also economical for Chennai Super Kings.