IPL 2024: Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Preview, Probable Playing XI And More

PBKS vs CSK: Match 53 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) will see Punjab Kings host Chennai Super Kings take each other as the battle for the playoff spots intensifies in the cash-rich league.

Punjab Kings are set to continue their IPL 2024 journey at their new home, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, May 5, in the 53rd match of the tournament. Punjab Kings come into this match on the back of a victory in their previous game, which was against CSK, where they clinched a seven-wicket win.

Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings have faced defeats against Punjab Kings in their last five encounters and currently hold the fifth position in the points table. The five-time champions are determined to secure a victory to climb up the standings and remain in the race for the playoffs.

PBKS vs CSK Pitch Report

The HPCA stadium in Dharamshala is known for favoring pacers due to its pace and bounce. Opting to bowl first and restricting the opposition to a below-par total could be a strategic move for the teams.

PBKS Probable Playing XI

Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada

CSK Probable Playing XI

Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana

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