CSK looks to strengthen its playoffs chances, PBKS would want to keep itself in the fray of qualifications.
After a dominant display against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai Square Kings are ready for another battle in their backyard – this time with a resurgent Punjab Kings side that pulled off a herculean chase against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
The Kings, having lost four of their five matches, braved all odds to put on a scintillating batting display to track down KKR’s humungous target with more than an over to spare. They may be meandering down the bottom half of the table, but they’ll certainly fancy taking on Chennai Super Kings- a team they have gotten the better of four times in five encounters.
Pitch Report:
The surface at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is one that is preferred by the spinners. With a slow-turning surface, a low-scoring encounter could be quite the possibility, and opting to bowl first after winning the toss could prove to be a viable decision.
CSK vs PBKS Match Toss Prediction
The captains have preferred to bowl first given the dew factor but if a team puts big runs on board, it is not each to chase at Chepauk. Still, we feel captain winning the toss should chase.
Read on for team previews, fantasy tips and match prediction for Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Indian Premier League 2024
CSK vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings:
Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni (WK), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Player: Shardul Thakur
Punjab Kings:
Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada
Impact Substitute: Arshdeep Singh
CSK Team News & Playing 11
CSK Team News
CSK did not play Maheesh Theekshana in the previous game in Chepauk which means they are comfortable playing three pacers and Ravindra Jadeja as a specialist spinner, and Moeen Ali. We don't see CSK making any changes to the playing XI for the game against PBKS as well.
CSK Key Players
- Ruturaj Gaikwad - Ruturaj Gaikwad continued his sublime touch and scored 98 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gaikwad has peaked at the right moment for CSK. He is the tournament's second leading run scorer, with 447 runs to his name.
- Shivam Dube - Shivam Dube looks unstoppable at the moment. There has hardly been a game where he did not contribute to the team's win. Dube scored 39 not out in 20 balls against SRH. Overall, he has scored 350 runs this season.
- Ravindra Jadeja – Ravindra Jadeja got enough grip and turn against SRH and got a wicket for just 22 runs. He will be an ace weapon for CSK against PBKS.
- Matheesha Pathirana - Matheesha Pathirana's remarkable consistency has been one of the main reasons for CSK winning run this season. He has been outstanding with the old ball, taking crucial wickets. Pathirana has taken 13 wickets this season so far.
- Mustafizur Rahman - Mustafizur is the leading wicket taker for CSK with 14 wickets in 8 matches at a strike rate of 13.0. This will be his first time against PBKS and we are expecting some damage from him.
CSK Team Form
CSK have played nine games, winning five and losing four. The team has been dominant at home and lost just one game to LSG.
PBKS Team News & Playing 11
PBKS Team News
PBKS could be boosted by the return to captain Shikhar Dhawan for the CSK clash. Also, the team could play Sikandar Raza ahead of Rilee Rossouw given his all-round abilities where he will also provide a good spin bowling option.
PBKS Key Players
- Jonny Bairstow - Jonny Bairstow was horribly out of form and was thus dropped from the team, however, he made a roaring return to PBKS and scored a magnificent 108 to help PBKS chase 262.
- Prabhsimran Singh - Prabhsimran Singh also returned to form and scored 54 in 20 balls as PBKS pulled off the highest successful run chase in IPL history. He is a very skilled batter and would love to continue the momentum.
- Kagiso Rabada - Rabada had an off day against KKR but he has been the standout bowler for PBKS, taking 10 wickets for the team. He will be vital for PBKS as the team would need him to strike with the new ball against and in-form CSK batting line-up.
- Rahul Chahar - Rahul Chahar can be handy for PBKS. The conditions in Chennai are helpful for spinners and Rahul would want to do well by exploiting the turning track.
- Shashank Singh - Shashank is the leading run scorer for PBKS with 263 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 182.63. In the PBKS’ historic chase of 262 in the last match, Shashank smashed 68 off just 28 deliveries.
PBKS Team Form
PBKS have just three wins to show in IPL 2024 and they need wins in all their remaining matches to qualify for the playoffs.
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head
CSK have a great record against PBKS in IPL history, winning 16 out of the 29 matches played between the two teams. However, PBKS have won four out of the last five.
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head Stats in T20's
| Matches Played | CSK Won | PBKS Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today IPL 2024 Match
Here is Our Scenarios for IPL 2024 CSK and PBKS Match Prediction
Here are the cases for who will win today’s IPL Match 49,
Chennai and Punjab Today Match Prediction.
Scenario 1
Power Play score – 55-65
First Innings Score - 180-190
Chennai Super Kings win the match
Scenario 2
Power Play score - 40-50
First Innings Score - 170-180
Chennai Super Kings win the match