IPL 2024: Best XI that can defeat Chennai Super Kings

One of the teams that has been a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has emerged as the most successful franchise along with Mumbai Indians (MI). The holders of five titles have qualified for the playoff stages 12 times in the 14 seasons they have played and have appeared in a record 10 finals.

Their dominance is very evident and a major share of the credit goes to former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Each season CSK enter the tournament as one of the favourites with quality players in their squad, led by the mastermind behind the stumps. However, the Chennai-based franchise will miss the services of their talisman in the leadership role in the 2024 IPL.

Ruturaj Gaikwad will be leading the team for the first time but he will have the guidance of Dhoni and the support of talented players. Despite the change in captaincy, nothing is lacking from the team and they will be a strong contender for the title this time around.

Here is the Best XI that can beat the defending champions CSK:

11. Jasprit Bumrah 

The Indian pacer can easily make it to the best playing XI against any team. Bumrah has been a key player for Mumbai Indians since his IPL debut in 2013. The backbone of the MI pace attack has so far played 120 IPL matches and has taken 145 wickets at an average of 23.31.

He also boasts an impressive record against MI’s biggest rival CSK. The right-arm pacer has played 14 matches against Dhoni and Co. over the years and has taken 12 wickets at an economy rate of 7.73. Notably, in the 2019 IPL final, where MI won their fourth title, Bumrah was awarded the Player of the Match for his smashing 2/14. 

Bumrah, who was instrumental in MI's title wins in the 2017, 2019 and 2020 seasons, missed the previous edition due to injury. However, he is back in the squad this time to once again spearhead the pace attack.