Chennai Super Kings will face Punjab Kings in the 53rd match of the IPL 2021. It’s a game that both teams need to win. Chennai will be looking for a top-two finish, whereas Punjab will need to win to remain in the playoff race. Chennai Super Kings are in trouble, losing their past two matches to Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. With 18 points, they are currently in second place in the standings.
Punjab has relied heavily on top-order hitters throughout the competition, and a significant problem has been a shortage of game-changers in the middle order. They were cruising along against RCB at one point but eventually lost by 6 runs. With 10 points, they are currently in sixth place in the standings. Their qualification scenarios need to pay special attention to the KKR, MI, and RR results.
Weather
While the temperature will be around 37°C, it should be a hot and sunny afternoon in Dubai.
Pitch
The wicket in Dubai has been low-scoring in recent matches, with first-innings totals of fewer than 140 in both the SRH-KKR and CSK-DC games. This encounter could have a similar two-paced surface, with a total of 160-165 will be challenging.
Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings:
MS Dhoni (c&wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Deepak Chahar, Robin Uthappa, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Josh Hazlewood
Punjab Kings:
KL Rahul (c&wk), Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Agarwal, Aiden Markram, Ravi Bishnoi, Sarfaraz Khan, Moises Henriques, Mohammed Shami, Shahrukh Khan, Arshdeep Singh
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings – Match 53, Dream 11:
Mayank Agarwal (c), KL Rahul (wk), Aiden Markram, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Moises Henriques, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Deepak Chahar
Prediction
Match winner
- Chennai Super Kings
Winning the toss
- Chennai Super Kings
Top Batsman
- Chennai Super Kings – Ambati Rayudu
- Punjab Kings – KL Rahul
Top Bowler
- Chennai Super Kings – Shardul Thakur
- Punjab Kings – Mohammed Shami
Most Sixes
- Chennai Super Kings – Moeen Ali
- Punjab Kings – Mayank Agarwal
Player of the Match
- Chennai Super Kings – Ambati Rayudu
Team Scores Batting First
- Chennai Super Kings – 175+
- Punjab Kings – 160+
Punjab Kings must win this game, and even if it is their final game of the 2021 IPL, they will want to go with their heads held high. We expect a competitive match, with CSK eventually emerging victorious and resuming their winning ways. Let’s enjoy this thrilling IPL match Baji now!