Despite two consecutive losses, CSK still sits pretty at the top of the points table with 14 points from 10 games. However, they will like their top order to perform and secure a playoffs berth.
On the other hand, with five wins from nine games, the Bhuvneshwar Kumar-led side would want to continue with the winning momentum and move upwards in the points table.
Toss Update
CSK have won the toss and have opted to bowl first. They have made one change for tonight’s clash – Harbhajan Singh returns to the playing XI to replace Shardul Thakur.
“We will bowl first. It is good to be back at home. We will be here for the next 10 days. When you are not travelling it brings down the fatigue. We have made one change, Harbhajan comes in place of Shardul Thakur. Our top-order needs to be consistent. All the batters have been batting well but they need to take care of their shot selection,” said Dhoni at the toss.
SRH will be missing the services of Kane Williamson as he has returned New Zealand due to personal reasons. In his absence, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is leading the side while Shakib Al Hasan has replaced him in the side. Also, Manish Pandey comes in place of Shahbaz Nadeem
“We would have bowled first too. We will miss Williamson but Warner and Bairstow have been brilliant for us. Not really worried about the middle-order, they have not got much chance in the middle. But we all know they are talented,” said Bhuvneshwar.
Here are the playing XIs:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner, Jonny Bairstow(w), Manish Pandey, Vijay Shankar, Shakib Al Hasan, Yusuf Pathan, Deepak Hooda, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar(c), Sandeep Sharma, K Khaleel Ahmed
Chennai Super Kings: Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni(w/c), Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Harbhajan Singh, Imran Tahir