Top 4 CSK's smartest picks in recent times

#2 Shane Watson - 2018

Shane Watson is an impact player who can change matches in the wink of an eye. Watson has been a veteran all-rounder in the IPL with over 117 games under his belt. He has scored a total of 3177 runs with 4 hundreds and 16 fifties and has picked up 92 wickets.

Watson was bought previously by RCB for 9.5 Crores but he could not live up to the potential. He was pushed to the auctions to probably free-up the purse. Delhi Daredevils, RCB and CSK were involved in a bidding battle and eventually, CSK won it by paying 4 crores. Considering Watson's quality and experience, it was worth the risk.

When the 2018 season started, Watson was asked to open the innings, a job he had been familiar with. He forged a strong combination with Ambati Rayudu and the duo gave CSK some blistering starts throughout the tournament.

Watson eventually had his best IPL season with CSK, scoring 555 runs in 15 matches at an average of 39.64 with two swashbuckling centuries and 2 fifties at a strike rate of 154.71. He also picked up 6 wickets with the ball and usually bowled some useful overs in the middle.

Watto justified his tag as a specialist all-rounder and CSK would be hoping for more from the southpaw in the upcoming edition of the tournament.