Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, IPL 2024
Chennai Super Kings will take on Punjab Kings in the 49th match of the IPL 2024. The game will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and will start at 7:30 PM IST on May 1.
Chennai Super Kings returned to winning ways after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad. The win was CSK’s fifth in nine games as they moved to third on the IPL points table. CSK now only need three wins in remaining five games to qualify. CSK have been dominant at home thus they would eye an easy win against PBKS and get close to the playoff berth.
Meanwhile, PBKS created history after they chased 262 in the previous game against KKR, courtesy of a Jonny Bairstow century. PBKS has three wins in nine matches thus they need to win all their remaining five games to qualify for the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings T20 Live Streaming
TV channels: In India, CSK vs PBKS match will be available on Star Network. The match will also be available on Sky Sports (UK), Fox Sports (Australia), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand), SuperSport (South Africa) and Willow TV (USA)
IPL 2024 Live Streaming: CSK vs PBKS fixture will be live-streamed on SkyGo, Jio Cinema, Willow, Foxtel Go and Kayo.
CSK vs PBKS Match Toss Prediction
The captains have preferred to bowl given the dew factor but if a team puts big runs on board, it is not each to chase at Chepauk. Still, we feel captain winning the toss should chase.
CSK vs PBKS Pitch Report
The surface at Chepauk has played better this season. The runs have not been hard to come by; however, spinners have got some grip and turn. Also, bowling in line of the stumps has got batters into trouble. A score of 180-200 is par here.
Chennai Weather Report
It will be a hot evening, with temperature hovering around 30 degrees. Dew could play a role and thus team batting second will have an advantage but that does not guarantee a win.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Indian Premier League 2024
CSK Team News & Playing 11
CSK Team News
CSK did not play Maheesh Theekshana in the previous game in Chepauk which means they are comfortable playing three pacers and Ravindra Jadeja as a specialist spinner, and Moeen Ali. We don’t see CSK making any changes to the playing XI for the game against PBKS as well.
CSK Key Players
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – Ruturaj Gaikwad continued his sublime touch and scored 98 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gaikwad has peaked at the right moment for CSK. He is the tournament’s second leading run scorer, with 447 runs to his name.
- Shivam Dube – Shivam Dube looks unstoppable at the moment. There has hardly been a game where he did not contribute to the team’s win. Dube scored 39 not out in 20 balls against SRH. Overall, he has scored 350 runs this season.
- Ravindra Jadeja – Ravindra Jadeja got enough grip and turn against SRH and got a wicket for just 22 runs. He will be an ace weapon for CSK against PBKS.
- Matheesha Pathirana – Matheesha Pathirana’s remarkable consistency has been one of the main reasons for CSK winning run this season. He has been outstanding with the old ball, taking crucial wickets. Pathirana has taken 13 wickets this season so far.
CSK Possible Impact Player Substitutes
Shardul Thakur, Sameer Rizvi, Mitchell Santner, Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra
Shardul Thakur can be used if CSK need a bowler as an impact player while Sameer Rizvi or Shaik Rasheed should be used if there comes a need to use a batter.
CSK Team Form
CSK have played nine games, winning five and losing four. The team has been dominant at home and lost just one game to LSG.
CSK Predicted Playing 11
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), , Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana.
PBKS Team News & Playing 11
PBKS Team News
PBKS could be boosted by the return to captain Shikhar Dhawan for the CSK clash. Also, the team could play Sikandar Raza ahead of Rilee Rossouw given his all-round abilities where he will also provide a good spin bowling option.
PBKS Key Players
- Jonny Bairstow – Jonny Bairstow was horribly out of form and was thus dropped from the team, however, he made a roaring return to PBKS and scored a magnificent 108 to help PBKS chase 262.
- Prabhsimran Singh – Prabhsimran Singh also returned to form and scored 54 in 20 balls as PBKS pulled off the highest successful run chase in IPL history. He is a very skilled batter and would love to continue the momentum.
- Kagiso Rabada – Rabada had an off day against KKR but he has been the standout bowler for PBKS, taking 10 wickets for the team. He will be vital for PBKS as the team would need him to strike with the new ball against and in-form CSK batting line-up.
- Rahul Chahar – Rahul Chahar can be handy for PBKS. The conditions in Chennai are helpful for spinners and Rahul would want to do well by exploiting the turning track.
PBKS Possible Impact Player Substitutes
Ashutosh Sharma, V kaverappa, Rishi Dhawan, Shivam Singh, Prince Choudhary
Ashutosh Sharma should be used as an impact player given the kind of impact he has made on the PBKS team. Also, the team can use V Kaverappa if the team is forced to use a bowler.
PBKS Team Form
PBKS have just three wins to show in IPL 2024 and they need wins in all their remaining matches to qualify for the playoffs.
PBKS Predicted Playing 11
Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Sam Curran (c), Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head
CSK have a great record against PBKS in IPL history, winning 16 out of the 29 matches played between the two teams. However, PBKS have won four out of the last five.
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head Stats in T20’s
| Matches Played | CSK Won | PBKS Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
CSK vs PBKS Betting Odds
CSK are clear favourites to win on betting sites. CSK are a very tough team to beat at home and PBKS will have to be at the peak of their prowess to pull off a win which we don’t see happening.
Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings T20 Match?
We suggest backing CSK to win. The team rarely loses a home game given their familiarity with the conditions. With batters and bowlers in great form, CSK look set to continue their juggernaut against PBKS.
🏆 CSK vs PBKS Prediction
CSK are the favourites to team. The Ruturaj Gaikwad led side has a legacy of winning home games and they have been outstanding at Chepauk this season as well. With the likes of Gaikwad, Dube in great touch with the bat and a lethal bowling attack at disposal, beating CSK would be a hard pill to swallow for PBKS. We are backing CSK to win.
