In the 2020 season, Chennai did not get a momentum in batting anywhere like opening, middle and death. But, Moin Ali will whitewash that momentum of mixing Rudraj + Duplessis in the opening last season. Going from him to Jadeja just like that he finished the games better. The absence of Moin Ali would be like being trapped in a chain in this series. He also threw better along with Jadeja in the bowling. He was a great support to Dhoni as he was the sixth bowling option as an all-rounder. His absence will also give a setback in spin bowling.
Rudraj Kejriwal and Robin Uthappa can attack better if they stand and drive. The run-rate pressure in these 8 overs in the event of a mishap will cause Kolkata to lose wickets for a modest crack.
Kolkata is not alone. Even Chennai is going to be a little stifled by the crack shot. You can count on Bravo to be definitely in the playing eleven. But it is still doubtful whether he will bowl as the old Bravo. There are two foreign crackers, Adam Milne and Chris Jordan. Which of the two has a place in the playing eleven? Or is there room for both? How to use them to make an impact? Hopefully the new captain Jadeja will have the answer to all such questions. The absence of Deepak Sahar will be a big headache for the team. None of the other Indian fast bowlers on the bench have much experience. One or two of Rajwardhan Hungercocker, KM Asif and Tushar Deshponde are likely to be included in the playing eleven. What Deepak Sahar and Shardul Thakur did in previous seasons, they have a crisis to do this season.