PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction: It will be a crucial match towards the race for top-four in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this Sunday as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at HPCA Stadium (Dharamshala Cricket Stadium). This will be the first game on the doubleheader day, so the match will kick-off at 03:30 PM (IST).
For some unknown reasons, Chennai Super Kings are finding it hard to win games against Punjab Kings. That’s not a normal statement, considering it’s CSK we are talking about, who are serial winners and the reigning champions. But they are yet to crack this puzzle called Punjab Kings.
The seven-wicket defeat in the last match was the fourth straight game where CSK came out empty-handed against PBKS. In fact, they have won just once in six previous encounters against the Punjab outfit. To make matters worse for Ruturaj Gaikwad, star bowler Mustafizur Rahman has left for his national duties, while Deepak Chahar is also injured.
But CSK have enough depth to fill in the gaps in the squad. The main concern for them is the current form, which doesn’t make for good reading at all following a run of three defeats in four matches. They are outside the top four as a result. Needless to say, this is a must-win game for the reigning IPL champions.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad congratulating Sam Curran
For Punjab Kings, the equation is straightforward: keep the current momentum going, win games, and see where it takes them. Chances are, if they keep winning games, they might sneak into the playoff positions.
At the moment, however, they are 7th on the table, a significant four points behind the top four. Needless to say, they are under immense pressure to win every game from now until the end of the season to have a genuine shot at playing in the knockout rounds. Read more for full PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction.
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PBKS vs CSK Pitch & Weather Report
HPCA Stadium Pitch Report: Mild weather conditions make this a good ground for pacers, but the short boundaries work against them. A decent hit can clear the fences with ease. Spinners may find it hard to contain the batters here. In any case, the team batting first should score at least 170 runs to stand any chance of defending the total.
Weather Report: This is the match in Dharamshala, at the picturesque HPCA Stadium ,also known as Dharamshala Cricket Stadium. So expect mild weather conditions when the match kicks-off at 03:30 PM (IST) on Sunday afternoon.
Although the summer are peaking, the maximum temperature is likely to range between 24°C – 26°C, making it the perfect conditions to play a game of cricket. There’s a little chance of rain, but it should be a full game.
PBKS vs CSK Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 29 |
| PBKS Wins | 14 |
| CSK Wins | 15 |
| No Result | 00 |
Injury and availability News
Punjab Kings
- Even if fit, Shikhar Dhawan might not walk straight into PBKS Playing 11, considering how good the batting unit looked in the last couple of games.
- But keeping Dhawan out of the team is almost impossible. If he plays, chances are some players might have to change their roles in the team.
- Jitesh Sharma might get the chop in that case, with Jonny Bairstow starting as a wicket-keeper.
- The rest of the team should be more or less the same from the last match.
- Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar will start as two main spinners, while the pace unit will be led by Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Harshal Patel.
- Prabhsimran Singh is likely to play as a designated batter only, if PBKS bat in 2nd innings.
Chennai Super Kings
Mustafizur Rahman has left CSK for Bangladesh
- Mustafizur Rahman has left CSK camp to join Bangladesh team, who are playing a home T20I series against Zimbabwe.
- With CSK short on bowling option, Richard Gleeson is likely to play his 2nd IPL match.
- If Matheesha Pathirana is fit, expect him to replace Rahman in Chennai’s Playing XI.
- Deepak Chahar was forced off the ground due to an injury after bowling just two balls. He might miss this match.
- But Tushar Deshpande should be available to play after missing the last match against PBKS due to a minor health issue.
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TOP Picks For PBKS vs CSK Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Ruturah Gaikwad: Take a look at the last 5 innings of Gaikwad in IPL 2024 – 67 off 58, 69 of 40, 17 off 13, 108 off 60, 98 off 54 and 62 off 48 in the last match vs PBKS. Out of the 509 runs he has scored so far in IPL 2024, 421 have come in the last 5 innings alone. He is the current Purple Cap holder. Do we need more proof to find who is the most in-form players in the league at the moment. On a safe note, he should be in your PBKS vs CSK Today IPL teams.
Ruturaj Gaikwad in IPL 2024: 509 runs (347 balls, 53X7s, 15X6s).
Gaikwad leads scoring charts for CSK in IPL 2024
- Jonny Bairstow: He has come alive in the last two games. After scoring a jaw-dropping century in the herculean chase against KKR, the English wicket-keeper played another crucial innings at the top, this time scoring 46 runs off 30 deliveries. That’s what is expected of him. He is a player who is known for making the most damage in the powerplay. On current form, Bairstow is a no-nonsense option to have in PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket teams.
Jonny Bairstow in last IPL 2024 Match: 46 runs (30 balls, 4X7s, 1X6s).
Red-hot Jonny Bairstow
- Shivam Dube: CSK’s golden boy can’t do any wrong in this campaign. He has amassed 350 runs in 10 innings. Even more impressive part is that he is hitting sixes at will. No wonder, that he has scored the most sixes for Chennai Super Kings in the current campaign. Dube is also an able bowler, and can contribute with wickets as well.
Shivam Dube in IPL 2024: 350 runs (204 balls, 24X7s, 26X6s). - Sam Curran: PBKS captain has been one of the most picked players in fantasy cricket matches in IPL 2024, and there’s a good reason for that. He has scored runs and is amongst the wickets as well. He guarantees points to some extent. Consider him in both the grand leagues and small league teams.
Sam Curran in IPL 2024: Runs: 178 | Wickets: 12.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Shashank Singh: How good he has been this season? Consider this mind-blowing fact – Before IPL 2024, Shashank played only 10 IPL games and scored a meagre 69 runs. In IPL 2024, the 32-year-old has scored 288 runs in 10 innings. That’s how much he has improved his game. His runs and his improved attitude is a sign of hard work.
Shashank Singh in last IPL 2024: Innings: 10 | Runs: 288 | 4s: 20 | 6s: 19. - Ravindra Jadeja: Not at his best this season, but don’t count him out from any match. On any given day, Jadeja is a match-winner. The 35-year-old has scored 159 runs in 7 innings, and picked up 5 wickets as well. Worth considering in both grand and small leagues.
Sam Curran in IPL 2024: Runs: 159 | Wickets: 05.
Matheesha Pathirana missed the last game vs PBSK
- Matheesha Pathirana: The 21-year-old is a match-winner on any given day. His numbers this season are astoundingly good. The Sri Lankan speedster has played the fewest games amongst the main CSK players, and despite that, he is just one wicket away from Mustafizur Rahman in terms of wickets. In just 6 games, he has taken 13 wickets in IPL 2024. He should be considered as captain in at least one PBKS vs CSK Dream11 teams.
Matheesha Pathirana in IPL 2024: Innings: 06 | Wickets: 13. - Harshal Patel: Because he is a partnership-breaker and the highest wicket-taker for PBKS this season, he is a good option to have in fantasy cricket teams. With 14 scalps in 10 matches, Patel is the 4th highest wicket takers in IPL 2024. In PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction, he is a good option to have in Fantasy cricket teams.
Harshal Patel in IPL 2024: Innings: 10 | Wickets: 14.
Players Worth Considering In Fantasy Cricket Teams
- Rilee Rossouw: Scored 43 runs off 23 balls in the last match. Can score quick runs, and hit boundaries on a regular basis.
- Daryl Mitchell: With 199 runs in 9 innings, he has scored 3rd most runs for CSK in IPL 2024.
- Shikhar Dhawan: Should be considered if fit and is involved. He has scored 152 runs in 5 IPL 2024 innings.
- Tushar Deshpande: Has picked up 10 wickets in nine matches.
- Rahul Chahar: Picked two wickets in the last match while giving away just 16 runs.
- Kagiso Rabada: Has taken 11 wickets in 10 matches.
- Arshdeep Singh: He has taken 13 wickets in 10 matches in IPL 2024.
PBKS vs CSK Predicted Lineups
Punjab Kings Playing XI: Jonny Bairstow (WK), Shikhar Dhawan (C) / Jitesh Sharma, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh (IMPACT PLAYER)
Chennai Super Kings Playing XI: Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Richard Gleeson, Matheesha Pathirana (if fit) , Sameer Rizvi (IMPACT PLAYER)
PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Teams
Teams to be updated at the toss*
PBKS vs CSK Dream 11 Prediction Team 1 (updated)
- Wicketkeepers: J Bairstow (VC)
- Batsmen: R Gaikwad (C), S Dube, S Singh, R Rossouw
- All-rounders: S Curran, R Jadeja
- Bowlers: H Patel, K Rabada, T Deshpande, R Gleeson
PBKS vs CSK Dream 11 Prediction Team 2 (updated)
- Wicketkeepers: J Bairstow (C)
- Batsmen: R Gaikwad, S Dube (VC), R Rossouw, S Singh
- All-rounders: S Curran, R Jadeja/M Ali
- Bowlers: R Gleeson, A Singh, S Thakur, R Chahar
