IPL 2018: Three reasons why CSK will be a tough nut to crack

Experienced Indian players

Over the years, the side which have the best Indian group of players have gone on to win the IPL title. Since a team can fit in only 4 foreign players, it is the Indian contingent that needs more focus. The primary reason for Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians doing so well in recent years is because of the good Indian players on their rosters.

All the players mentioned above - you can include Shardul Thakur - have played for India in some format or the other. Not many sides in the IPL can field 7 players who have all represented the country. The experience of handling pressure might come in handy especially during the final phase of the league.