Punjab Kings (PBKS) gear up to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 53rd match of IPL 2024 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. PBKS enters the game on the back of a victory against CSK in their previous encounter, aiming to maintain their winning momentum. CSK, currently in fifth place, seeks to break their losing streak against PBKS and climb up the standings to secure a playoff spot IPL 2024 PBKS vs CSK Match Preview.
Match Details
- Match: Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2024
- Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- Date & Time: Sunday, May 5, 3:30 pm (IST)
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Channels, Jio Cinema App
Pitch Report
- The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala favors pacers with its pace and bounce.
- Opting to bowl first and restricting the opposition to a modest total could be advantageous on this surface.
Location
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 29
- PBKS Wins: 14
- CSK Wins: 15
- No Result: 0
- First Played: April 19, 2008
- Last Played: May 1, 2024
Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Players:
- PBKS: Arshdeep Singh (Impact Substitute)
- CSK: Shardul Thakur
Probable Best Players of the Match
- Best Batter: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
- Best Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)
Today Match Prediction
Punjab Kings to win the match.
In what promises to be an intense battle, both teams will look to outshine each other and secure a vital victory. While CSK aims to turn the tables and break their losing streak against PBKS, the latter seeks to maintain their winning momentum and strengthen their position in the IPL 2024 standings. Keep an eye on key players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Matheesha Pathirana, who could play decisive roles in determining the outcome of the match.