The Chennai Super Kings were considered the cream of the IPL for as many as eleven years! Nine years, nine playoff appearances and three trophies to go for their efforts - MS Dhoni's side was the best of the lot until Rohit Sharma's all-conquering MI came into the picture with back-to-back IPL trophies. Despite all their greatness, CSK finished seventh on the points table last time around with none of their big guns firing. Apart from Sam Curran and Faf du Plessis, there was nothing to choose from a lacklustre CSK side. Fast forward a couple of months, CSK has a squad fit to challenge for IPL riches yet again. While they might not boast of the same swag and ooze confidence like they did, the Super Kings are more than a force to reckon with ahead of the IPL. Although the team's fortunes are still a mystery as far as the upcoming season is concerned, fantasy player stocks might not be so given your skill and knowledge. Without further ado, here's some market-driven insight on the Chennai Super Kings.Team Insight: The Chennai Super Kings have a lot of depth and balance this time around. They've played their cards right with the additions of Robin Uthappa and Moeen Ali, which add balance and variety. A seemingly listless bowling attack now looks excellent with the emergence of Shardul Thakur and possibly Sam Curran, the bowler. Adding in the arrival of Suresh Raina only sweetens the deal for CSK fans. However, MS Dhoni's fortunes in the middle order might yet have the most significant say in their season, although he would now have an able backup in Ravindra Jadeja to finish things off. With different options available for different settings, CSK might well be the dark horses ahead of the IPL!Strongest Possible XI*: du Plessis, Gaikwad, Raina, Rayudu, Dhoni (c,wk), Ali, Jadeja, Curran, Thakur, Chahar and BravoPlayers to Watch Out ForMS Dhoni (36.00 Sixer Coins): MS Dhoni didn't have the best of IPL seasons last time around. In fact, his price dropped by 23.65% in his last nine games, which is quite a lot for a player of his talent and quality. However, that's what inactivity and lack of preparation can do to you. However, this time around, Dhoni has had a much better build-up to the IPL and looks in decent touch as well. But it remains to be seen if he can take up the finisher's mantle and slay the demons of IPL 2020. If you think he can, 36.00 Sixer Coins is all it costs to add him to your Real Market portfolioSuresh Raina (46.20 Sixer Coins): CSK struggled against quality leg-spin in the middle overs in IPL 2020. A major reason was there wasn't a settled batting unit, which wouldn't have occurred if Suresh Raina wasn't available. This time around, the southpaw is all set to return and looks in good shape and touch. While his productivity in the IPL has waned over the last few years, 'Mr. IPL' can score big runs in the top order. Available for 46.20 Sixer Coins, Suresh Raina is quite reasonably priced and could be a shrewd acquisition in the Real Market!Shardul Thakur (58.10 Sixer Coins): Going into the IPL, Chennai's death bowling might well rely on the shoulders of Shardul Thakur, who has had a breakout year on the international stage. Able with the bat and capable with the ball, Thakur hasn't really been the first-choice for CSK. But he has always come up with the goods when required to do so. In 10 IPL 2020 games, Thakur registered five-match scores of 50 or more, an admirable feat considering he was being moved in and out of the side. Now with his international exploits and the pitches also favouring him, Thakur might well be in for a big year in the IPL also. Not to mention, he comes into the IPL on the back of a 17% increase in fantasy price courtesy of his all-round performance against England in the third ODI. If he were to replicate it on a consistent basis in the IPL, his fantasy stock price, which currently reads 58.10 Sixer Coins, could well be in for a considerable increment.Moeen Ali (48.00 Sixer Coins): The buzz around Moeen Ali's arrival among the CSK fraternity is unreal. Known for his ultra-attacking brand of cricket, Ali is the perfect addition to the set-up given CSK's troubles to go for the kill in the middle overs. Adept at playing in the middle-order and handy with the ball, Moeen Ali provides the all-round package that can compliment the likes of Raina and Dhoni, who usually take their time before going big. Trading at 48 Sixer Coins per Share, Moeen is up by 21.47%, mainly with his performance in the 2nd Test between England and India. As a matter of fact, he registered a match score of 105.36 in that game, which was held in Chennai, holding him in good stead. But the IPL is a different ball game, and with Moeen being dubbed as the middle-overs enforcer, he could well be in huge demand in the middle overs.With Sam Curran and Ambati Rayudu also in their ranks, Chennai Super Kings boasts of a team that can bat all the way. But the onus will be on captain Dhoni to lead his troops back to where they belong - the playoffs. The question is whether their players can come up with the goods in what could possibly be Dhoni's last IPL season. If you think they can, you should definitely add them to your Real Market portfolios before it's too late!* - This is the author's opinion and has nothing to do with Sixer. The side may or may not be the final XI