CSK have finished their innings on 192 for the loss of three wickets.
Chennai were 51 for one after five overs, with Brendon McCullum batting on 24 off 15 balls while Suresh Raina joining.
KXIP have to find a way to keep Marsh in their side as he is too-good a player to be kept on the bench.
From the outset, CSK seem the favourites given their strength and stability.
KXIP had a winning start trend last year, albeit a couple of changes.
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It has been smooth sailing so far for Chennai, the two time former champions.
CSK are back in their own den as they get ready to face the KXIP in the IPL 2015.