IPL 2019: 3 things CSK should have in order to win the tournament

#1 A backup plan if Watson fails early

Watson scored a century in the finals of IPL 2018 (Image Courtesy: BCCI/IPLT20.COM)

One of the main reasons for CSK to win the previous season is Shane Watson's batting form. Watson had been at his absolute best in the previous season. With 555 runs in 15 matches, Watson was the second top run scorer for the yellow army.

The century he scored in the finals against Sunrisers Hyderabad was decisive in Chennai's big win. However, this season Watson has had trouble in replicating the same form. He has scored just 258 runs in 14 matches with an average less than 19.

Watson has one ninety plus score this season. The team may expect him to repeat the same in the playoffs and the finals. Despite poor performances, they have completely backed him up. However, they shouldn't be over-reliant on him.

The other batsmen need to be ready to consolidate with runs if Watson falls early. Thus, they should be aware that their batting strategy shouldn't be centered on Watson like the finals of the previous season.

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