IPL 2019: Top 3 batting sides in the tournament

Batting is one of the most important aspects of T20 cricket. A strong batting unit is extremely important for a successful team. If we look back at the history of the IPL, teams with a formidable batting line-up have gone on to win the tournament more often than not.

The likes of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, who have always possessed a power-packed batting line-up, have been two of the most successful teams in the competition. CSK did not have the best of bowling attacks last year but it's experienced batsmen made up for a weak bowling attack.

This year too, all eyes will be on teams like CSK that have an explosive batting unit. There have been some big changes in the squad of some teams. Also, with the World Cup around the corner, players from teams like South Africa, England and Australia won't be available in the latter half of tournament.

Considering all these aspects we will try to figure out the top 3 batting sides of IPL 2019.

#3 Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians

One of the major reasons for Mumbai Indians' struggles last year was the underwhelming performance of it's batsmen. Rohit Sharma failed to put up a consistent show while Kieron Pollard looked completely out of sorts.

Mumbai Indians got Quinton de Kock in the side in the IPL trade window. The Proteas wicket-keeper has been in a rich vein of form and will look to provide explosive starts to the team.

Mumbai Indians will also have the option of Evin Lewis, who had a reasonably good debut season last year. However, Rohit Sharma and the Pandya brothers will be the biggest threat to the opposition teams.

All of these three players play an attacking brand of cricket and have the ability to single-handedly win the match from any situation. Mumbai Indians also has strong domestic batsmen in Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Siddhesh Lad.

#2 Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to reach the finals of IPL 2018 without the services of David Warner. Kane Williamson excelled both as a leader as well as the leading batsman of the team.

The Kiwi skipper ended the tournament as the highest run-getter of the season. At this year's auction, the Sunrisers bought two proven T20 performers in Johnny Bairstow and Martin Guptill.

Warner is set to play in IPL 2019 which will add to Sunrisers' batting might. SRH has a strong Indian bowling contingent and will have the luxury of playing 3 of these 4 overseas batsmen throughout the season.

Sunrisers' problem has been it's unstable middle order but with the in-form Vijay Shankar in the side, the team will breathe a sigh of relief. And even though Manish Pandey and Deepak Hooda did not have the best of seasons last year, they are well equipped for scoring big runs. Also, they have the experienced Yusuf Pathan and young Abhishek Sharma in the lower-middle order.

#1 Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Superkings

Chennai Super Kings showed the world the importance of experience in cricket. Written off by many at the beginning of the season, CSK made a stunning comeback in IPL by winning their third title. Ambati Rayudu, Shane Watson and MS Dhoni were sensational throughout the tournament, while the likes of Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Sam Billings, and Dwayne Bravo also chipped in with useful contributions.

CSK are going with the same batting unit this year as well. Shane Watson is in red hot form in the ongoing PSL and is currently leading the run charts. Dhoni is also looking in fine nick too, whereas Faf du Plessis has been scoring runs for South Africa against Sri Lanka and Sam Billings played a match-winning innings in the second T20 against West Indies.

Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu's years of experience will come in handy for the Chennai based franchise. Also, Kedar Jadhav is looking fit and is in fine form at the moment. Because of their batting might, CSK will start as favorites to win the tournament once again.