IPL 2018: Match 30, Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils - Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI

Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Delhi Daredevils in the 30th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2018) on Monday in Pune.

The Men in Yellow have won five out of the seven matches played so far. Subsequently, the MS Dhoni-led team finds themselves in the similar territory at the top of the points table.

On the other hand, Delhi Daredevils are coming into the match after a much-needed win against Kolkata Knight Riders. Men in Blue have won two games out of the seven to find themselves at the bottom of the points table.

Thus, it is going to be a battle between the points table leader and the bottom-most side.

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

Ambati Rayudu

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Ambati Rayudu has been in the form of his life. The right-handed opener has accumulated 329 runs to be the leading run-getter of the season thus far.

Shane Watson

Shane Watson hasn’t had the best last couple of matches. However, the combative Australian all-rounder is in good form, as he has provided a solid platform at the top of the order.

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina is slowly but surely finding his touch in the ongoing season. The flamboyant southpaw scored a fine 75 off just 47 balls in the last match. Unfortunately, his knock went in vain.

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni has been a completely different batsman in this edition of the IPL. There were never any doubts about his leadership skills as well as wicketkeeping skills.

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Sam Billings

Sam Billings has failed to carry forward his form after a magical knock in his first match. Hence, the England batsman will like to make a comeback.

Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo has not only contributed with the ball, but he has also delivered the goods with the bat. The Windies all-rounder has done a fine job while bowling in the death overs.

Ravindra Jadeja 

Ravindra Jadeja hasn’t had many opportunities with the bat. The all-rounder is also not bowling regularly for the Chennai team. Thus, he needs more games to get going for the Yellow brigade.

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh had a good last match against Mumbai Indians. The veteran spinner scalped one wicket and conceded only 20 runs in 3.5 overs.

Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur has been on the expensive side in the last couple of matches. Hence, the fast bowler would aim to come back strong.

Imran Tahir

Imran Tahir has had an on-off season thus far. The Proteas leg-spinner will like to contribute more to the success of the team.

Monu Kumar

Monu Kumar should replace the injured Deepak Chahar. The Ranchi fast bowler had impressed in the Syed Mushtaq trophy.

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