Both CSK and PBKS won their previous matches and are high on confidence.
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In this article, we will analysis CSK vs PBKS Fantasy11 Prediction Match 49 of IPL 2024 IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Updates. In the 49th match of the IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be taking on each other. The game is set to take place at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 1. Both teams have had a contrasting journey in the league so far. While CSK have five wins in their nine matches, PBKS have just three wins in their nine games. CSK are placed in the top half at the third position in the points table. PBKS are placed in the bottom half, in the eighth position in the table.
Both teams won their previous matches. CSK overcame the challenge of a good side like SRH by a whopping 78 runs. A collective team effort helped the home side to continue their good run at home. On the other hand, PBKS scripted history in their last game. They did not just beat KKR in their own backyard but chased down the highest total in the history of the league. The knocks from Jonny Bairstow, Prabsimran Singh, and Shashank Singh helped PBKS to chase 262 runs by eight wickets with eight more balls to spare.
Both CSK and PBKS have been involved in some great matches over the years. They had the first super over in the history of the league. In 2010, MS Dhoni played a masterclass and helped CSK to beat PBKS, and so on. Both teams have some of the best players in the world in their lineup. CSK has players like MS Dhoni, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, and so on. PBKS has the likes of Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, and others in their lineup.
Match Information
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Match 49
Indian Premier League, 1 May 2024, Wed, 7:30 PM IST ,Chennai
Probable PlayingXI
Chennai Super Kings
RD Gaikwad(C), Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, DJ Mitchell, S Dubey, MM Ali, RA Jadeja, MS Dhoni, DL Chahar, TU Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman
Bench: Devon Conway, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, RS Hangargekar, AJ Mandal, Shardul Thakur, A Avanish, Matheesha Pathirana, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, M Theekshana, RJ Gleeson
Punjab Kings
RR Rossouw, SM Curran(C), Shashank Singh, JM Bairstow, P Simran Singh, JM Sharma, AR Sharma, Harpreet Brar, K Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, HV Patel
Bench: Shikhar Dhawan, Harpreet Singh, A Taide, Shivam Singh, Prince Choudhary, LS Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, R Dhawan, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Chris Woakes, T Thyagarajan, RD Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Vidhwath Kaverappa
Injury News
Weather Report: Broken clouds
Win Prediction: Chennai Super Kings
Pitch Condition: Batting
Avg 1st Inning Score: 175
Pitch Report
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Ruturaj Gaikwad CSK | bat – 9
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in blazing form in the last few matches. the star batter has found his mojo and scoring runs for fun. In the last two matches, his scores are 107 and 98 respectively. He is expected to continue his good run against PBKS.
Ashutosh Sharma PBKS | bowl – 8.5
Ashutosh Sharma has been one of the finds of the season so far. The finisher of PBKS has saved his side from many collapses and won some matches for his side. Despite batting lower down the order, he can be trusted to deliver points as a batter.
Shashank Singh PBKS | all – 8
Much like Ashutosh Sharma, Shashank Singh has been one of the finds of the season so far. The finisher of PBKS has saved his side from many collapses and won some matches for his side. In the last match, he helped PBKS to finish the match against KKR.
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Daryl Mitchell CSK | ALL – 8.5
Daryl Mitchell played his first good knock in the IPL. The right-handed batter scored a fifty and claimed 5 catches as a fielder. His contributions helped CSK to beat SRH to return to winning ways. Against PBKS, he is expected to deliver the goods.
Shivam Dubey CSK | ALL – 7
Shivam Dube has been one of the best batters in the season. The Southpaw has been CSK’s best batter by a fair margin and would be hoping to be the league’s best batter. His exploits in the middle order have helped CSK to be in the top 3 position in the league.
Jonny Bairstow PBKS | WK – 7
Jonny Bairstow played a great knock in the last match against KKR. After failing to put on a show in the league for the first half, Bairstow smashed a terrific hundred and helped PBKS chase down a huge target of 262 runs against KKR.
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Tushar Deshpande CSK | bowl – 6.5
Tushar Deshpande was one of the best players in the last match. With the ball, he claimed important wickets in the powerplay overs and delivered a massive blow to SRH’s chances. His 4/27 helped CSK to beat SRH by 78 runs to return to winning ways.
Prabhsimran Singh PBKS | wk – 6
Prabsimran Singh set the tone for PBKS in the run chase against KKR. His brisk fifty helped PBKS to beat KKR. In the last few games, he has been batting well. If necessary, Singh can be handy as the wicketkeeper. Prabsimran is a good fielder too.
Harpreet Brar PBKS | bowl – 8.5
Harpreet Brar is an extremely economical bowler. It was his spell that stopped KKR from posting over 275 runs in the last match. The left-arm orthodox spinner is accurate with his line and lengths and troubles the batters. If they take risks, Brar can claim wickets as well.
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MS Dhoni – 8
CSK | WK
Ajinkya Rahane – 7.5
CSK | BAT
Jitesh Sharma – 7
PBKS | WK
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