Chennai Super Kings' predicted playing XI and impact player

CSK will start their IPL 2025 campaign against MI on March 23. They retained five players including MS Dhoni. Rachin Ravindra should start ahead of Devon Conway as the opener, with Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana being the overseas bowlers. Sam Curran should start ahead of Jamie Overton as the seam-bowling all-rounder. Khaleel Ahmed can be the impact player.