The Strongest Teams of IPL (on Paper)

The following was my opinion a week before IPL started. 

The teams strength in descending order: 

Chennai Super Kings > Deccan Chargers > Kolkata Knight Riders > Delhi Daredevils > Kings XI Punjab > Mumbai Indians > Royal Challengers Bangalore > Rajasthan Royals 

With a third of IPL completed, we see that players be selected on performances and not on reputation.