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The three-time champions and last edition's runner-up, CSK are seeking a revival of fortunes after suffering five defeats in seven games.
The three-time champions have four losses from six games and are placed sixth in the eight-team standings.
A few of Karthik's baffling decisions apart from his own poor run with the bat -- 37 runs from four matches -- has put the wicketkeeper-batsman in the line of fire.
CSK fell short by seven runs and remained at the bottom.
Rayudu's presence could well mean that he will replace an out-of-form Murali Vijay at the top alongside Shane Watson.
Chasing a target of 176, Chennai could manage only 131/7 as Dhoni's men suffered their second loss on the trot.
Ravichandran Ashwin's probable absence after a shoulder injury could force Delhi to reshuffle their bowling line-up.
The CSK skipper admitted the extended two-week quarantine did affect his preparations.
Royals beat CSK by 16 runs in a high-scoring game.
The responsibility of keeping Royals alive for the Play-offs would be on their foreign recruits since Indian players in the set up do not inspire much confidence.