IPL Match Today: PBKS vs CSK Toss, Pitch Report, Head to Head stats, Playing 11 Prediction and Live Streaming Details

PBKS vs CSK IPL 2024 at Dharamsala with MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sam Curran and others

Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings IPL Match 2024: In the upcoming IPL 2024 fixture, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will clash in match 53 on Sunday. Scheduled for May 5th at 3:30 pm IST, the game will take place at the iconic HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

PBKS currently stands at number 7 on the points table, having won 4 out of 10 matches, with 2 victories in their last 5 games. Meanwhile, CSK occupies the 5th position with 5 wins out of 10 matches, also securing 2 wins in their recent 5 outings.

This match holds significant importance for both teams. PBKS aims to sustain their winning streak to gain crucial points and advance in the tournament, while CSK strives to regain momentum and strengthen their position for the playoffs.

In their previous encounter, Punjab Kings clinched a commanding seven-wicket victory while chasing a target of 163 runs against Chennai Super Kings. This victory positions PBKS as favourites for the reverse fixture. Despite facing four consecutive defeats earlier, Punjab has bounced back with two impressive wins in their recent matches.

On the contrary, Chennai Super Kings, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, have been grappling with inconsistency, managing only one win in their last four games. Despite being defending champions and securing five wins in ten matches, CSK faces the challenge of breaking their losing streak against Punjab Kings, having lost all five of their previous encounters.

PBKS vs CSK Live Streaming Details

The PBKS vs CSK IPL 2024 match will be broadcasted live on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can also watch the live stream of the Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings match on the JioCinema app and website.

PBKS vs CSK Toss

Dharamsala is traditionally known to favour bowlers with some swing at the start of the match. So, any team winning the toss would prefer to bowl first and set a target for the opposition.

PBKS vs CSK Pitch Report

The pitch at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala tends to favour the bowlers, particularly the pacers. Early ball movement during the game's outset makes the power plays pivotal for the bowling team. Choosing to field first and pursuing the target could be a prudent strategy.

PBKS vs CSK Weather Conditions

On Sunday, the temperature in Dharamsala is expected to be around 27 degrees Celsius at the start of the match, remaining relatively constant throughout the game. There's a 48 percent chance of rain, and the wind speed is forecasted to be 10 km/h, with humidity levels at 41 percent.

PBKS vs CSK Head to Head

In the IPL, Chennai and Punjab have competed against each other in 29 matches. Among these encounters, Chennai emerged victorious in 15 matches, while Punjab claimed victory in 14 matches.

PBKS vs CSK Playing 11 Prediction

CSK's captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, continues to excel in yet another high-scoring season, once again emerging as the team's standout batsman. In their recent match against Punjab Kings, Ruturaj led the charge with a top score of 62 runs, propelling himself to the top of the Orange Cap race with an impressive tally of 509 runs from ten innings, boasting a strike rate of 146.68.

Meanwhile, the seasoned English wicketkeeper-batsman, Jonny Bairstow, has found his rhythm after a rocky start to the tournament. Following a spectacular century against KKR in the previous fixture, Bairstow once again showcased his prowess by top-scoring with 46 runs off 30 balls against Chennai Super Kings. With his form on the rise, he is anticipated to deliver another impactful innings in the upcoming game.

Punjab Kings Probable 11: Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran (c), Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

Chennai Super Kings Probable 11: Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Richard Gleeson, Matheesha Pathirana.

PBKS vs CSK Squads

Punjab Kings: 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.

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