CSK vs PBKS Match Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to host Mumbai Indians (MI) in a pivotal Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ekana Sports City Stadium, in Lucknow. LSG slipped out of top four after suffering three defeats in the last five games. MI meanwhile sit second from bottom and can ill-afford another loss in their quest for finishing in top-four.
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Gaikwad and Mitchell against SRH
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CSK vs PBKS Match Details
| Match No | 49 |
| Teams | Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings |
| Captains | Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) | Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) |
| Date & Time | May 01, Wednesday, 07:30 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is one of the most batting-friendly pitches in India, where batsmen tend to dominate proceedings right from the start. However, the old ball can play tricks, and spinners can trouble batsmen during the middle overs.
The lowest total at this venue stands at 137/9, which KKR made on April 8. Undoubtedly, CSK won that game by 7 wickets. The low total was more due to KKR batters playing bad shots than the pitch causing difficulties. So, expect another high-scoring game here.
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CSK vs PBKS Head-To-Head Record
CSK might have won 5 tittles, but they haven’t found it easy facing the Punjab Kings in the IPL. In fact, the five-time IPL champions lost the last three games against PBKS, winning just once in the last four matches. However, in the overall head-to-head encounters, CSK won 15 times in 28 matches, while Punjab managed to win 13 times.
During IPL 2023 season, both teams played only one game against each other. CSK batted first in that match and posted 200/4. Punjab chased that target down in 20 overs, winning the game by six wickets.
Last Meeting Between CSK vs PBKS
CSK: 200/4 (1st innings)
PBKS: 201/6 2nd innings)
CSK vs PBKS Predicted Playing 11:
Chennai Super Kings Predicted Lineup:
Ajinkya Rahane
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
Daryl Mitchell
Shivam Dube
MS Dhoni (WK)
Moeen Ali
Ravindra Jadeja
Deepak Chahar
Tushar Deshpande
Mustafizur Rahman
Matheesha Pathirana
Shardul Thakur (IMPACT PLAYER)
Punjab Kings Predicted Lineup:
Shikhar Dhawan
Jonny Bairstow
Rilee Rossouw
Prabhsimran Singh
Sam Curran
Shashank Singh
Jitesh Sharma (WK)
Ashutosh Sharma
Harpreet Brar
Harshal Patel
Kagiso Rabada
Arshdeep Singh (IMPACT PLAYER)
CSK vs PBKS Match Prediction: Best Batters And Bowlers
CSK Probable highest scorer: Ruturaj Gaikwad | Shivam Dube
Ruturaj Gaikwad is right on the ball these days, leading the CSK team like a true leader. The 27-year-old is scoring runs for fun and is back to his ruthless best. Against SRH, Gaikwad set the tone for the big total with his big score. He must be disappointed, however, after missing out on a deserved century by just two runs. Nevertheless, Gaikwad is a no-nonsense option to have in your Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.
| Balls Faced | 54 |
| Runs Scored | 98 |
| 4s | 10 |
| 6s | 03 |
With 350 runs in 9 innings, Shivam Dube is now the second highest scorer for CSK in IPL 2024. The 30-year-old has hit 3 half centuries in this campaign, with his high-score being 66 not-out. What’s even more impressive is his six-hitting abilities. He has hit 26 sixes this season, including 7 in just one innings against Lucknow Super Giants. He is a difference maker.
| Balls Faced | 20 |
| Runs Scored | 39 |
| 4s | 01 |
| 6s | 04 |
PBKS Probable Highest Scorer: Jonny Bairstow | Shikhar Dhawan | Shashank Singh
With KKR posting an envious total of 261/6 in 20 overs, it was a perfect storm for Jonny Bairstow to remind the world that why he is one of the best white-ball batter. And the Englishman did just that, but in the most brutal way. Bairstow hit a magnificent century, 108 not-out, and helped PBKS chased down an impossible-looking target. He was truly phenomenal. He is a kind of batsman who can run a one-man show.
| Balls Faced | 48 |
| Runs Scored | 108 |
| 4s | 08 |
| 6s | 09 |
Shikhar Dhawan is likely to be fit for this crunch clash against CSK. Before getting injured, he had already scored 152 runs across five innings, including a high-score of 70 runs. Dhawan is the main batsman in PBKS line-up and CSK bowlers will definitely be targeting him when they are out in the field bowling.
| Balls Faced | 121 |
| Runs Scored | 152 |
| 4s | 18 |
| 6s | 04 |
Shashank Singh played a critical innings down the order against KKR. When a team is chasing an improbable target of 261 runs, the batsmen have to start hitting right from the first ball and that’s what Shashank did. The 32-year-old hit 8 sixes and 2 fours during his 28-ball 68-run innings. That was batting brutality at its best.
| Balls Faced | 28 |
| Runs Scored | 68 |
| 4s | 02 |
| 6s | 08 |
CSK Probable Best Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana | Tushar Deshpande | Mustafizur Rahman
In terms of wickets, Chennai Super Kings boast one of the best fast bowling unit in IPL 2024. They have three bowlers who are already on double-digits, led by Bangladesh star bowler Mustafizur Rahamam who has picked up 14 wickets in 8 games. The 28-year-old could go top of the wickets’ after this match.
| Balls Bowled | 17 |
| Runs Given | 19 |
| Wickets | 02 |
| Economy | 6.71 |
Matheesha Pathirana is second on CSK’s wickets list. His numbers are even better than Rahman considering he is on 13 wickets while playing two less games. That’s truly unbelievable. More importantly,. his economy rate (7.68) is better than most of the fast bowlers in IPL 2024. Pathirana should be in your CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Today IPL teams.
| Balls Bowled | 12 |
| Runs Given | 17 |
| Wickets | 02 |
| Economy | 8.50 |
With Deepak Chahar struggling for consistency, Tushar Deshpande has emerged as the third best bowler for CSK this season. He is a true wicket-taker and a partnership breaker. He must be confident ahead of this game after producing his best performance ion the last match when he picked up 4 wickets against SRH.
| Balls Bowled | 18 |
| Runs Given | 27 |
| Wickets | 04 |
| Economy | 9.00 |
PBKS Probable Best Bowler: Harshal Patel | Sam Curran | Arshdeep Singh
RCB’s decision to let go of Harshal Patel look like a decision made at the drop of a hat. He is a true-wicket-taker who knows how to get the better of batsmen on any surface. The 33-year-old has emerged as the leading wicket-taker for PBKS this season having picked up 14 wickets in 9 matches.
| Balls Bowled | 192 |
| Runs Given | 326 |
| Wickets | 14 |
| Economy | 10.18 |
Arshdeep Singh is a bowler who can rip through any batting line-up with the new ball. His agility to hit Yorkers at a consistent rate, and the way he swings both ways, makes him a nightmare for the batsmen of all shapes and sizes.
| Balls Bowled | 188 |
| Runs Given | 302 |
| Wickets | 12 |
| Economy | 9.63 |
Sam Curran should be in your teams for two reasons: he can bat and deliver wickets as well. The England all-rounder is the joint 2nd most wicket-taker on PBKS Playing XI. Add to this his batting skills, 152 runs, and we get a player who guarantees points in Dream11 Fantasy cricket teams.
| Balls Bowled | 168 |
| Runs Given | 271 |
| Wickets | 12 |
| Economy | 9.67 |
Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between CSK vs PBKS
Six points separate CSK from PBKS on the points table. That’s a huge gap, three games to be precise. That’s enough to gauge both teams’ potential at the moment. CSK look like a team that go all the way to win the coveted trophy once again, while PBKS are struggling to get into top-four contention. Considering the form and the position on the table, Chennai Super Kings are favorite to win this match against Punjab Kings.
Chances Of A Win
CSK: 59%
PBKS: 41%
Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
