Chennai Super Kings’ Predicted Playing XI Against Kolkata Knight Riders

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The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings had a pretty good outing at the IPL Mega Auction 2022.

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CSK retained four players, namely Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, and Ruturaj Gaikwad.

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Openers: Robin Uthappa and Ruturaj Gaikwad

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Middle-Order: Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu

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All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo

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Bowlers: KM Asif and Adam Milne

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Bowlers: KM Asif and Adam Milne

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However, with Deepak Chahar not there for the major part of the tournament for Chennai Super Kings,

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The franchise has also managed to acquire the services of New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne

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