The much-awaited showdown between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is set to unfold in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday, May 1st.
After securing victories against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their respective last matches, both CSK and PBKS are now aiming to secure a spot in the playoffs.
IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS:
Date and time: May 1, 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
MA Chidambaram Pitch Report
The cricket pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium presents a formidable test for both batters and bowlers alike. Known for its inclination towards spin bowling, the surface is anticipated to provide ample grip and substantial turn, adding complexity to shot execution for the batters. Spinners stand to benefit from these conditions, leveraging their expertise and diverse range of variations to exploit the pitch’s characteristics. Nevertheless, batters who manage to settle in can seize the opportunity to accumulate significant runs. In essence, the forthcoming match promises an intriguing battle between bat and ball, with the spin-friendly nature of the Chepauk Stadium pitch likely to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome.
CSK vs PBKS Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman, Harshal Patel
CSK vs PBKS Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Sam Curran (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc)
Choice 2: Ravindra Jadeja (c), Jonny Bairstow (vc)
CSK vs PBKS Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Backups:
Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni, Prabhsimran Singh, Kagiso Rabada
CSK vs PBKS Dream11/ My11Circle Team for today’s match (May 1, 02:00 PM GMT):
Dream 11 Team CSK vs PBKS (Screengrab – Dream 11)
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Match Prediction:
Case 1:
CSK wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 60-65
PBKS total: 190-195
Case 2:
PBKS wins the toss and bowls first
Powerplay score: 55-60
CSK total: 175-180
Team bowling first to win the contest
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (wk), Aravelly Avanish, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Sameer Rizvi, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Ajay Mandal, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nishant Sindhu, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Choudhary, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Shardul Thakur, Maheesh Theekshana
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Rishi Dhawan, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh
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