IPL 2019: Match 55: KXIP vs CSK – Dream11 Fantasy League Tips, Predicted XI, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The last match of the group stages of this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings on May 5 (Sunday) will have no bearing in the qualifications for the playoffs. The last time both these teams clashed, Chennai had the last laugh beating Punjab by 22 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Being a dead rubber, both the teams will look to test their bench strength. However, Chennai will not try and test much as they will look to keep their confidence high ahead of the playoffs. The team have consistently played as a unit with each player backing his teammate led by MS Dhoni. There were some concerns over his fitness ahead of the last game, but Dhoni outing showed he is in good touch.

Read More: IPL 2019, Match 52: Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Statistical Highlights

On the other hand, Kings XI Punjab is the only team to change their playing XI in all the games, and they will not like to break that record. The team has lacked consistency, and the middle-order has not performed upto the mark. Also, overseas bowlers like Andre Tye, who was a star last year, had an awful tournament this time. The Ravichandran Ashwin-led side will look to finish another poor edition on a high.

Match Details

PC IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali will host the 55th game of IPL 2019 between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings.

The match will commence from 4:00 PM IST

The game will be live on Star Sports in India. Also, the live streaming will be on Hotstar.

Weather Forecast

The temperature will be hovering around 32 degrees Celsius at the start of the game and will gradually go down as the game progresses. There is no forecast of rain at all although there will be significant cloud cover over the stadium. The humidity level will be around 15 percent with no dew at all.

Last five completed T20 matches: (Most recent- first)

Kings XI Punjab: L, L, L, L, W

Chennai Super Kings: W, L, W, L, L

Pitch Report

Mohali has provided high-scoring wickets with some assistance to the fast bowlers with the new ball. It is likely to be the same in the last league match of this edition of the IPL.

Average Score in Mohali: 165

Probable Playing XI

Kings XI Punjab

Chris Gayle, KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Mandeep Singh, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Oshane Thomas, Mohammed Shami, Murugan Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh

Chennai Super Kings

Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Imran Tahir

Team News

MS Dhoni has regained 100 percent fitness ahead of the business end of the tournament.

There is no news of injury from the Kings XI Punjab camp.

Read More: IPL 2019, Match 52: Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Statistical Highlights

Power Picks

Chris Gayle vs CSK in IPL: 12 matches 345 runs at an average of 31.36 including three half-centuries

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: MS Dhoni, Imran Tahir, Ravichandran Ashwin, KL Rahul, Sam Curran

Vice-Captain Options: Faf du Plessis, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Shami

Proposed Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/ Small Leagues:

Wicket-keeper: Nicholas Pooran

Batsmen: Chris Gayle, Faf du Plessis (vc), Suresh Raina, Mayank Agarwal

All-Rounders: Dwayne Bravo, Sam Curran

Bowlers: Imran Tahir (C), Murugan Ashwin and Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami

Proposed Playing XI No.2 for Grand/ Mega Leagues:

Wicket-keeper: MS Dhoni (c)

Batsmen: KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle

All-rounders: Sam Curran (vc), Ravindra Jadeja

Bowlers: Imran Tahir, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Murugan Ashwin

Probable Winners

Chennai Super Kings is all likelihood will progress to the playoff stages with ten wins from their 14 matches. Although Mohali has been a bastion for Kings XI Punjab, they are not likely to finish the tournament on high stead.