Featuring players who shone at the ICC World Twenty20, Australia's Sydney Sixers might prove to be quite a handful for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) when the two teams will meet in their opening clash, reported a private news channel.
Sixers have in form all-rounder Shane Watson, the man who was destructive with the bat and with the ball in the World T20.
Such was the 31-year-old all-rounder's form, that he netted four Man of the Match trophies before walking away with the Player of the Tournament award even though Australia crashed out in the semi-finals.
Led by Brad Haddin, Sixers are a decent line-up even though Watson would be their most crucial player with the bat. The skipper, who is struggling to get back into the national fold after an injury layoff, would also be a key player for the side.
On the bowling front, they have the express pace of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, who would relish the conditions here.
The batting line-up of the IPL runner-ups features some reliable names such Michael Hussey, Suresh Raina and Dhoni himself but the team lacks the one aggressor who can intimidate the rival attack.