IPL 2018: Match 27: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians - Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI

Chennai Super Kings will host reigning champions Mumbai Indians at their adopted home ground of Pune in the 27th match of IPL 2018.

MS Dhoni-led team is riding high on confidence having won five matches out of six.

The Men in Yellow who are at the top of the points table will take on the bottom-most team, which is surprisingly their arch-rivals, Mumbai Indians. The Chennai franchise was the most consistent side in the first eight seasons of the IPL, and they have continued their domination.

It is almost like a must-win contest for the defending champions who have managed a solitary win if the season. Consequently, Rohit Sharma-led side is at the bottom of the points table.

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

Shane Watson

Shane Watson is in fine form at the moment. The former Australian all-rounder has provided a good platform to his team while opening the batting.

Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu is currently the proud owner of the orange cap. The right-handed opener played a fine knock of 82 in the last match against Bangalore.

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina has found his form in a couple of the matches. However, the southpaw will like to contribute more than what he is doing.

MS Dhoni

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It’s a different Dhoni we were witnessing in this season. The skipper is batting with more confidence, as he is coming up the order in the batting line-up.

Sam Billings

Sam Billings has struggled to get going against the spinners. The England batsman will like to keep chipping his contribution with the bat.

Dwayne Bravo

Chennai will look to continue their impetus.

Dwayne Bravo has always been excellent with the ball. However, his performance with the bat has been equally impressive in this season.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja hasn’t ben able to impress in the limited opportunities he has received. The all-rounder will like to contribute more to the success of the team.

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh bowled only two overs in the last match. The veteran spinner will like to make the most of his experience in the coming games.

Deepak Chahar

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Deepak Chahar has been impressive with his pace as well as swing. The fast bowler is enjoying the opportunity to play with and against one of the best in the business.

Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur was on the expensive side in the last match. Indian pacer conceded 46 runs in his quota of four overs. However, every bowler went for runs in the previous game.

Imran Tahir

Imran Tahir was able to scalp two wickets in the last match. The Proteas spinner has taken six wickets thus far in the season.

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