IPL 2021: Predicting where each team will finish on the points table at the end of league stage

4. Chennai Super Kings

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were one of the most talked-about teams in IPL 2020 as for the first time they had finished at a seventh position on the points table by winning just 6 games out of 14 played. However, leaving the demons of the past behind, the Super Kings, under the leadership of MS Dhoni, is expected to bounce back stronger and book a berth for themselves in the second stage of IPL 2021.

Suresh Raina will make a comeback for the Yellow Army in IPL 2021, which will provide required stability to the team while the inclusion of all-rounders Moeen Ali and Krishnappa Gowtham is also expected to do wonders for the team. This time, CSK looks a good blend of batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders.

The only thing that can backfire for the three-time champion is the lack of practice for their senior players. CSK has many players in their squads who have taken retirement or don’t play international cricket anymore. This list includes veterans like MS Dhoni, Ambati Rayudu, Raina, and Robin Uthappa. The lack of match practice can also take a toll on the fitness of the senior players.