PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today IPL Match? IPL 2024 Match 53

Updated - 05 May 2024, 02:39 PM

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The PBKS vs CSK IPL 2024 match will be played in Dharamsala on Sunday from 3.30 pm IST. This is the second meeting between the two teams. Both teams are playing back-to-back games against each other.

PBKS vs CSK Team Analysis

Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings should be riding high on confidence after back-to-back wins in the tournament. This is the first time they have won back-to-back games this season. They have been very dominant in the last two games.

Against CSK, their spinners sized up the conditions well and delivered a body blow to CSK. The Kings have now won the last five games against CSK who last won against them in IPL 2021.

Chennai Super Kings

CSK have been inconsistent with their performance this season so far. They now have four matches to make an impact for the playoffs. They lost their second match at home this season and this time, they were heavily outplayed by PBKS.

Deepak Chahar faced an untimely injury and was lamented by CSK head coach Stephen Fleming after the game. The likes of Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman will return for national duty was also confirmed by the CSK coach. after the next match.

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PBKS vs CSK Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

This is the first match of the season in Dharamsala. Thus not too much can be said about the expected conditions at the venue. Many of the venues across India this season have been batting-friendly venues.

Dharamala historically is a ground that aids fast bowling with good seam and swing movement and carries on the wicket. There is a chance of rain as well in the game. Thus it will be very interesting to see what kind of wicket is prepared for the match.

Form and Fitness

CSK have a few of their key players struggling with their fitness. The CSK coach confirmed that Deepak Chahar's injury does not look good and also gave updates on the likes of the Fizz and Pathirana who will return for national commitments soon.

Speaking about Punjab Kings, their skipper is still struggling with a shoulder niggle. He has now missed the last five games for his side and the Kings have won two of those games.

Tactical Acumen

PBKS skipper Sam Curran won the toss in the last match and asked CSK to bat first. Since then he made all the right calls and all of them yielded results.

Ruturaj Gaikwad lost nine out of 10 tosses as captain and a lot of the advantage was lost in the process. He did not use his bowlers wisely in the last game and is under pressure as captain.

PBKS Score Prediction

Team	1st Innings	2nd Innings
Chennai Super Kings	180-200	140-160
Punjab Kings	180-200	160-180

Recent Venue Records (HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala)

IPL Matches Played 11

Matches Won Batting First 6

Matches Won Batting Second 5

Matches Won Winning Toss 6

Matches Won Losing Toss 5

Matches with No Result 0

Who Will Score Most Runs For CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad / Shivam Dube

Who Will Take Most Wickets For CSK: Mustafizur Rahman / Ravindra Jadeja

Who Will Score Most Runs For PBKS: Jonny Bairstow / Shashank Singh

Who Will Take Most Wickets For PBKS: Arshdeep Singh / Harpreet Brar

PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction– Who Will Win Today IPL Match? IPL 2024 Match 53

PBKS are high on confidence heading into the next match after beating CSK at the Chepauk. Their spinners bowled well and their batters chased down the score very well in the chase. Given their recent form, they should back themselves to beat CSK in Dharamsala.

Conclusion

PBKS are placed seventh on the points table after the last win while CSK are placed fourth. Both teams need to win all their remaining games to give themselves a chance to make it to the playoffs.

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