IPL 2018: 3 reasons why CSK might still struggle to win the title

#2 Lack of death bowlers

Russell tore into Bravo in the death overs

While the Super Kings has loaded their squad with quality spinners Imran Tahir, Harbhajan Singh, Ravindra Jadeja and Karn Sharma, it is the pedigree of their fast bowling reserves that could turn out their Achilles heel.

In the first two games, Chennai has leaked a plethora of runs in the death overs, none more evident than Andre's Russell breathtaking assault on Dwayne Bravo at Chepauk, to swell his team's target past 200-mark.

While the Super Kings still managed to win the game thanks to Sam Billings late charge, they'll have to sort out their death-bowling conundrum as soon as possible.