Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings (PBKS vs CSK): This is going to be the 53rd IPL Match, and we will provide you with expert analysis to help you figure out which team will be the favorite here. We will help you select the best 11 players in the Dream 11 team and provide head-to-head stats for PBKS vs CSK.
Team Preview of Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings will once again play Punjab Kings in their next match after losing their last match against the same team. It was the Punjab Kings’ fifth straight win against the CSK, which made the IPL more interesting. Now, the game is on to take the three remaining spots in the top four, as Rajasthan already registered their spot in the top four.
It was a great last match for both of them as they tried their best to come on the top but it was Punjab Kings who won the match by 7 wickets quite easily while chasing a total of 162 in which only the CSK team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad played a brilliant innings of 62. Some decisions were not right in the last match, such as not sending Daryl Mitchell in 1st down just like the last match and then letting Sameer Rizvi come in instead of Mitchell. That turned around, but now when CSK lost, no one will blame MS Dhoni because Ruturaj was the captain.
However, if it were a win for CSK, then all credit would be given to Dhoni, which is unfair to players, but it’s surprising to see even former crickets like Mohammad Kaif and Navjoot Singh Sidhu give other players credit to Dhoni. The Indian fans will go to make Dhoni the other Messi, who took all the footage of Argentina winning the World Cup in 2023, but it was an amazing performance by the other players who made it through for Argentina.
In the last match, CSK had some bad luck. Their main bowler, Pathirana, was out due to injury, and even Tushar Deshpande, who took four wickets against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bowling second was hard for them as there was too much dew on the surface, which made it hard for the bowlers to grip the ball. Because of that, they were not able to deliver the ball where they wanted to.
Will Punjab Kings win their straight sixth match against other Chennai Super Kings in the next match, or will the Chennai side break the streak and get a must-win game for them to qualify for the next round?
When and Where To Watch PBKS vs CSK 53rd IPL 2024 Match
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings 53rd IPL, 2024 |
| Date & Time | May 05, 2024, 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Where to Watch | Disney Hotstar, Jio Cinema |
Player Injury Report For PBKS vs CSK 53rd IPL 2024 Match
Matheesha Pathirana and Tushar Deshpande will miss the next match. Mustafizur Rahman will also not be available for the rest of the IPL as he will play for Bangladesh against Zimbabwe, which means Sikandar Raza will be out for the rest of the IPL for the Punjab Kings.
PBKS vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
| Match Played | 29 |
| Punjab Kings Won | 14 |
| Chennai Super Kings Won | 15 |
| Tie/NR | 0/0 |
Weather Conditions For PBKS vs CSK 53rd IPL 2024 Match
The weather will be clear, and there is a very low chance of rain.
Pitch Report of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, PBKS vs CSK 53rd IPL 2024 Match
| Match Played | 11 Matches |
| Batting first won | 6 Matches won |
| Batting second won | 5 Matches won |
| Average 1st innings scores | 180.1 Runs |
| Highest Team innings total | 232/2 by Punjab Kings |
| Lowest Team innings total | 120/7 by Chennai Super Kings |
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, is known for its beauty, and the mountain in the background makes it the most beautiful stadium in the world. It used to be the home ground for the Punjab Kings, but later, it went into reconstruction. However, it was also used in the recent 50-over World Cup, where some players had issues with sliding as the grass is not good for fielders to slide, and while catching the ball, the mountain behind the stadium distracts them from noticing the white ball.
The Pitch of Dharamsala ground has been neutral but it is great for the pace bowling as in the 11 IPL matches 126 wickets were taken on this ground and about 84 wickets taken by pace bowlers.
Important players for the Punjab Kings in the match against Chennai Super Kings
1. Jonny Bairstow is looking great after his comeback. He scored a century and then made a crucial 46 runs in the last match, which is a good score for him.
2. Sam Curran will be crucial in the next match, as it will happen in the Dharamshala, which offers more swinging conditions than any other ground.
3. Arshdeep Singh was expensive in the last match but then he is going to be important in the next match as it will help his bowling style.
Important players for the Chennai Super Kings in the match against Punjab Kings
1. Shivam Dube got out on a duck in the last match against the Punjab side, but he did take one wicket. He will be crucial for CSK in the next match.
2. Ruturaj Gaikwad was the only batter in the next match who scored 50+ in the last match against the PBKS, and he has amazing form right now, which is why he holds the Orange cap.
3. Ravindra Jadeja did not have a great last match against the Punjab Kings as he got out on just two runs, but he does have a good matchup against the Punjab Kings batters.
PBKS vs CSK 53rd IPL 2024 Match Dream 11 Fantasy Team
Wicket-keepers: Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Jonny Bairstow, Shashank Singh, Daryl Mitchell
All-Rounder: Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana, Arsdeep Singh, Tushar Deshpande
Captain and Vice Captain Pics: Matheesha Pathirana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja
PBKS vs CSK 53rd IPL 2024 Match Prediction
Punjab Kings will be the favorite to win the match as they have won the last five matches against CSK.
PBKS vs CSK 53rd: Probable Playing 11 of Punjab Kings
Rilee Rossouw, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
PBKS vs CSK 53rd: Probable Playing 11 of Chennai Super Kings
Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Richard Gleeson, Simarjeet Singh
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