IPL 2018: CSK v/s RR- MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina fit ahead of Rajasthan Royals clash

MS Dhoni is the most important player for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, the Chennai captain struggled with a back pain during his last innings against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). Dhoni scored 79 runs off 44 deliveries and played till the very end. However, he failed to take his team over the line as they lost the match by 4 runs. 

Dhoni was struggling with back pain during the innings. He even requried the services of the physio in between breaks. Dhoni's injury had 

However, it seems that Dhoni is back to full fitness ahead of Chennai's match against Rajasthan. 

Chennai got more good news in form of Suresh Raina, who also looked 100 per cent ahead of CSK's first home game in Pune.

Raina was not a part of the Chennai Super Kings side that lost against King XI Punjab on Sunday. Raina missed his first match for CSK on Sunday after featuring in 158 matches (including IPL and CPL) for the franchise. 

Raina had sustained a calf muscle injury during the match against Kolkata Knigh Riders (KKR) at the Chepauk last week. 

CSK did a live video on Facebook, where both Dhoni and Raina, or Thala and Chinna Thala, were seen taking on the bowlers and hitting them big in the practice session.

Dear #WhistlePoduExpress, this is for you! #Yellove #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/uXOpdlBzHW

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 19, 2018

Hoping to see #Thala and #ChinnaThala in action today in the all new #Yellove Pune. #WhistlePodu #CSKvRR pic.twitter.com/sPzPPe2OQL

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 20, 2018

CSK are currently placed fourth in IPL 2018 points table with two wins from three games.