Ruturaj Gaikwad is a sure starter and will open the innings for CSK.
Devon Conway will partner Ruturaj at the top of the order.
Moeen Ali gives an all-round option and is expected to bat at three.
All-Rounder Ben Stokes will most probably slot in at number four.
Ambati Rayudu has the ability to up the ante while batting at five.
Ravindra Jadeja's batting at six will be crucial for CSK
MS Dhoni will don the finisher's role yet again batting at number seven.
Shivam Dube can be used as a floater and his bowling is also useful at times.
Deepak Chahar is back and will take the new ball for the four-time champions.
Maheesh Theekshana will mostly be the lead spinner in the CSK line-up.
Mukesh Choudhary can swing the ball both ways and should partner Chahar with the new ball.
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