Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Chennai Square Kings are prepared for another match in their backyard, this time against a Punjab Kings team that is on the rise and recently pulled off a remarkable comeback against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. This comes after the team’s impressive performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
After losing four of their previous five games, the Kings overcame all odds to put on an incredible batting show and reach KKR’s enormous goal with more than an over remaining. Even though they are wallowing in the bottom part of the standings, they will be itching to play the Chennai Super Kings, a club they have defeated four times in five meetings.
The previous four games that CSK has played against Punjab Kings have ended in defeat; their last triumph was about three seasons ago in the 2021 Indian Premier League. The other day, Chennai looked too good for SRH, but they won’t take the Kings lightly. This means that this matchup should be intriguing in every aspect.
The 49th T20 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings will take place on May 1st, 2024, at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, 49th T20 Match
Date: May 1st, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 07:30 AM IST
Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
Chennai Super Kings (Match Odds- 1.57)
Preview
This season, the Chennai Super Kings have created their own formula for crushing opposing teams. They set out to construct a good basis during the powerplay, refusing to go into a hitting frenzy. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has recently scored 108 and 98, sticks to batting deep while players like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Shivam Dube bat around him to boost his batting innings and help them to an above-par total.
A total of 210 or 212 makes CSK appear more formidable. Following a lacklustre performance against LSG, the bowlers for CSK recovered magnificently to defeat SRH by 78 runs. SRH was thoroughly embarrassed by Tushar Deshpande’s dismissal of three of its attacking batsmen during the powerplay. Even though he didn’t end up with a five-for, in the first part of the chase he almost secured the match by bowling brilliantly up front to pin SRH back.
He had good assistance from the rest of the bowling group, with Mustafizur Rahman and Ravindra Jadeja in particular stifling batters like Klaasen when he tried to take the assault to the bowlers.
After making a fantastic fifty in the opening innings, Daryl Mitchell offered a reliable set of hands by finishing five catches in the outfield. It is expected that he will have a similar role in this competition.
Full Squad:
MS Dhoni (WK), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Sameer Rizvi, Avanish Rao Aravelly, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary, Mustafizur Rahman, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana
Players to watch out for in:
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has recently scored 108 and 98, sticks to batting deep. He is the pillar of the batting order.
Matheesha Pathirana
Ravindra Jadeja in the last match in particular stifling batters like Klaasen when he tried to take the assault to the bowlers.
Possible Playing XI:
Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana. Impact Sub: Shardul Thakur.
Punjab Kings (Match Odds- 2.40)
Preview
Punjab Kings wouldn’t focus too heavily on how CSK’s diverse bowling attack stifled the potent SRH batting lineup. After all, their strongest suit this season has been chasing. The Kings have won all three of their games this season, and their most impressive victory came against all odds against a self-assured KKR team in their home stadium.
The team management prompted to push Shashank Singh up the order due to his remarkable consistency, and the daring batsman seized the chance with a spectacular cameo. After an agonising run at bat, Englishman Johnny Bairstow returned to form with a stunning century to lead his team to victory in an incredible chase.
Regarding bowling, Harshal Patel, also referred to as “Purple Patel,” has recovered from a subpar start to the season with consecutively impressive outings. Along with leg spinner Rahul Chahar, who impressed with an economical spell amidst the six-hitting carnage, giving away 8-ish runs per over in a game where around 13.5 runs per over were scored on average, he holds the key for the Punjab side. His variety and pace variation will prove to be effective on Chennai’s deck.
Full Squad:
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
Players to watch out for in:
Shashank Singh
The team management prompted to push Shashank Singh up the order due to his remarkable consistency, and the daring batsman seized the chance with a spectacular cameo.
Harshal Patel
Regarding bowling, Harshal Patel, also referred to as “Purple Patel,” has recovered from a subpar start to the season with consecutively impressive outings.
Possible Playing XI:
Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran (c), Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh. Impact Sub: Prabhsimran Singh.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Toss Prediction:
In order to put the Punjab Kings batsmen under pressure, CSK will be looking to win the toss, bat first, and score a massive total. However, Punjab Kings wouldn’t mind chasing after only a few days ago pulling off the greatest chase in T20 history.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Pitch Report:
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk will host this game. With four victories and three loses in the seven games played between these two clubs, CSK is ahead of Punjab Kings. Last year, in a nailbiting conclusion, Punjab Kings batsman Sikandar Raza achieved an amazing chase of 201 by eclipsing three runs off the penultimate ball of the last over.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Report:
CSK was shocked by their loss to LSG, but the men in yellow proved why they are the reigning champions by defeating the best team in the competition in a thrilling comeback victory. They ought to defeat the threat posed by Punjab with yet another outstanding display.
We predict Chennai Super Kings to win the Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings match at the odds of 1.57
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Most Recommended Player for Bet:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has recently scored 108 and 98, sticks to batting deep. He is the pillar of the batting order.
