CSK vs PBKS- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted Playing XI Against Punjab Kings (PBKS), IPL 2021 Match 53

CSK vs PBKS- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted Playing XI Against Punjab Kings (PBKS), IPL 2021 Match 53. Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Punjab Kings in their next game of IPL 2021. The match will take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 7. CSK have already qualified for playoffs while PBKS have little chance of making it to the next round. CSK hold the 2nd spot in the points table while PBKS take the 6th spot.

Out of 13 games, CSK have won 9 matches and lost 4. They have 18 points. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have played 13 matches so far, winning 5 and losing 8. They have 10 points. CSK lost their previous match to Delhi Capitals while PBKS lost their last game to Royal Challengers Bangalore. Ahead of the CSK vs PBKS match of IPL 2021, here we talk about Chennai Super Kings’ predicted playing XI against Punjab Kings.

CSK vs PBKS- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted Playing XI Against Punjab Kings (PBKS), IPL 2021 Match 53

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the opener for CSK in the next game. As a batsman, Gaikwad has gained the spotlight in IPL 2021. With his unbeaten century against Rajasthan Royals, he has impressed fans and critics. He has done a good job with Faf du Plessis and CSK will not bench him in any case. With 521 runs in 13 games, Gaikwad is the 2nd highest run-scorer in the tournament.

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Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis will be the other opener for CSK in the next game. The Faf and Ruturaj pair has worked well at the opening slot. They have played many crucial knocks and also made impressive partnerships. In 13 games, the South African player has scored 470 runs with 4 fifties.

Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa was benched throughout the tournament but the team gave him a chance in the previous game after the team qualified for playoffs. The team might give him another chance in the next game. In the previous match, Uthappa hit 19 runs off 19 balls.

Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali has proved himself to be a beneficial pick that team bought in IPL 2021 auction. Batting in the middle, the left-handed batsman has played many crucial knocks for the team in the tournament. In 12 games, he has scored 304 runs at an average of 25.33 with 1 fifty.

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Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu proved why he is an essential player in the team. In the last game, when the top order totally failed, Rayudu hit unbeaten 55 runs on a tough wicket. With his innings, CSK managed to get a total on a tough wicket. In 11 games, he has scored 252 runs with 2 fifties.

MS Dhoni (C & WK)

MS Dhoni will be the skipper of the team in the next game as well. MS Dhoni has failed as a batsman in IPL 2021 but he has done a great job as a skipper. CSK was the first team to qualify for playoffs and this fact proves MS Dhoni’s effective leadership in IPL 2021. In 9 innings, Dhoni has scored 84 runs so far.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja will definitely make it into the playing XI in the next game. With 212 runs in 10 games, Jadeja has batted at an average of 70.66. He has also batted at an amazing strike rate of 152+ and scored 1 half-century. With the ball, the left-arm spinner has bagged 10 wickets with an economy of 6.75.

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Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo has been an amazing bowler for CSK in IPL 2021. In just 8 games, he has picked 12 wickets at a brilliant average of 14.25. He has an economy of just 6.93 in spite of bowling during the death overs. He is highly expected to play the next game as well.

Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur is the highest wicket-taker for CSK with 15 wickets in 13 matches. He has managed to pick crucial wickets for the team in many matches. In the last game, he bowled an amazing 4-over spell picked 2 wickets for 13 runs.

Deepak Chahar

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Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood has done a great job for CSK in the tournament. In 6 matches, he has picked 7 wickets at an average of 30.42. He owns an economy of 8.87. He gives great support to the team in the pace department.