Five-time Chennai Super Kings will be taking on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match number 49 of IPL 2024. The match is set to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday evening.
The home side are coming off the back of a morale-boosting 78-run win over SRH at this very ground, set up by Ruturaj Gaikwad (98), Daryl Mitchell (52) and Tushar Deshpande (4/27). Another win here could give them a massive chance of making it into the playoffs this season.
PBKS are also coming off a win, and a historic one at that. They completed the highest chase in T20 history (262) last time out, against KKR at Eden Gardens. With Jonny Bairstow and Shashank Singh looking in fine touch, they could give CSK a real run for their money.
Ahead of the game, The Sporting News takes a look at the fantasy XI for the game.
CSK vs PBKS: Fantasy XI
Fantasy XI for CSK vs PBKS
- Jonny Bairstow (Wicketkeeper)
- Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Batter)
- Shivam Dube (Batter)
- Daryl Mitchell (Batter)
- Shashank Singh (Batter)
- Sam Curran (All-rounder)
- Ravindra Jadeja (All-rounder)
- Matheesha Pathirana (Bowler)
- Harshal Patel (Bowler)
- Mustafizur Rahman (Bowler)
Top fantasy picks and tips for CSK vs PBKS
Batter: Ruturaj Gaikwad
In the last couple of home matches, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has looked in supreme touch. Scoring at a good clip throughout the innings, he has notched up scores of 108* and 98 and will be looking to make it big again when Punjab visit on Wednesday.
Bowler: Matheesha Pathirana
Playing as CSK's designated death bowler, Sri Lankan slinger Matheesha Pathirana has become an invaluable part of their attack. His ability to keep the runs down, as well as pick up wickets in the latter phase of the innings makes him a fantasy must-have.
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All-rounder: Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja has not quite clicked as CSK's finisher with the bat this season, but when pushed up the order has shown he can contribute. When bowling, he remains as accurate as ever and put in a masterclass with a wet ball last time out, taking 1/22 in 4 overs.
Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow
Whatever else Punjab Kings do this season, it is unlikely they will eclipse the mammoth chase of 262 they achieved in their previous game. English keeper Jonny Bairstow was the star of that show, with 108* off 48 balls. Chepauk has also been a decent batting track this season, so he could pick up where he left off.
How to watch CSK vs PBKS: TV channel, telecast, live stream details online and on mobile
Star Sports Network has acquired the rights to broadcast IPL 2024 on television. Fans can also live stream the matches on the JioCinema app/website.
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioCinema app and website |
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Who will win CSK vs PBKS? Predictions, tips and betting odds
According to Dafabet, CSK are the favourites to win against PBKS.
| RESULT | ODDS |
|---|---|
| CSK win | 1.65 |
| PBKS win | 2.35 |
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