IPL auctions 2018: Chennai Super Kings can address crucial team roles with these 5 overseas players

#1 Faf du Plessis (South Africa)

Faf du Plessis is a highly versatile player who can play at any position

Faf can be a perfect choice to play the role of a middle-order batsman. The right-hand batsman is one of the finest strikers of the cricket ball. Du Plessis' fielding ability is an added advantage for teams. Even if he doesn't score runs, he'll save enough for the team.

The South African can be used a floating batsman - he can open the innings and can bat in the middle order as well. Faf du Plessis has played for the franchise in the past and can be a match winner for them. The right-handed batsman averages 30.12 with a handy strike rate of 127.96 in the Indian Premier League.