Royal Challengers Bengaluru have begun their campaign on a strong note as defending champions, showing confidence and clarity under the leadership of Rajat Patidar.
The Capitals had secured Nabi for a significant ₹8.40 crore at the IPL auction after outbidding SunRisers Hyderabad, but the young pacer was yet to break into their playing XI.
Punjab appear to be a well-settled unit, with a strong balance between their batting and bowling departments, making them a difficult side to overcome.
It is believed that the working group headed by the former New Zealand Test batter Roger Twose have also proposed one-off Test series as a part of the next cycle
The former New Zealand captain admitted that CSK were "off the pace" last season but said the team has since responded with a strategic reset, including the introduction of younger players