Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are getting ready for an anticipated face-off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Set to take place at the renowned MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 1st, this match promises excitement as both teams are riding high on recent victories. With confidence fuelling their efforts, both CSK and PBKS will be aiming to extend their winning streaks.

T20 Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium:

Total matches: 81
Matches won batting first: 48
Matches won bowling first: 33
Average score batting first: 165
Highest total recorded: 246/5 (20 Ov) by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
Lowest total recorded: 70 all out (17.1 Ov) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
Highest score chased: 213/4 (19.3 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:

Given the historical matches held at this venue, the pitch is expected to favour bowlers, particularly spinners. The surface is renowned for its spin-friendly characteristics and offers significant grip and considerable turn. This aspect could pose a significant challenge for batters, impeding their capacity to execute shots accurately. The spin and grip will likely limit scoring opportunities, potentially leading to a match dominated by bowlers.

Chennai Weather Forecast:

Cricket fans in Chennai can expect predominantly favourable weather conditions for the upcoming match. Clear skies are predicted to persist throughout the day, with only a slight 1% chance of rainfall, posing minimal disruption risk. While temperatures may rise to 34 degrees Celsius, potentially testing the players’ endurance, the presence of winds reaching approximately 23 km/hr should offer some respite. Humidity levels are anticipated to remain around 70%, which could impact both batters and bowlers.

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Squads:

Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Mustafizur Rahman, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Aravelly Avanish

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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