CSK Vs PBKS Preview: Second specialist spinner key for Punjab Kings at Chepauk

CSK Vs PBKS: Both the teams are coming off from huge defeats in their previous games.

The 41st match of the Indian Premier League 2023 will see Chennai Super Kings facing off against Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

After losing their most recent match against RR by a margin of 32 runs, CSK have 5 wins out of 8 matches so far. As they gear up to face PBKS in their next match, they will be eager to return to their winning ways.

PBKS have won 4 out of their 8 matches played so far, having lost their most recent match against LSG by a margin of 56 runs. As they prepare to face CSK in their next match, they will be determined to bounce back and return to their winning ways.

CSK Vs PBKS: Pitch Report

The Chepauk pitch is renowned for being sluggish with low bounce, making it difficult for batsmen to accumulate runs. In order to thrive on this pitch, batsmen must rely on their technical abilities. Conversely, spin bowlers may find the conditions to be in their favor as the pitch tends to assist spin, giving them an edge.

CSK Vs PBKS: Team News

For CSK, if Ben Stokes is fit and available to play, it is highly probable that he will be included in the playing XI, potentially replacing Pathirana.

PBKS may consider replacing Gurnoor, who had a difficult debut, with Harpreet Brar in the upcoming match.

CSK Vs SRH: Head to Head

Matches – 27

Chennai Super Kings – 15

Punjab Kings – 12

CSK Vs PBKS: Players to Watch

Chennai Super Kings: Devon Conway

Devon Conway has been in good form this season, scoring 322 runs in 8 matches. He has consistently provided the team with good starts in almost every match. With the upcoming match against PBKS, Conway will look to continue his impressive run-scoring form and give his team another good start.

Punjab Kings: Atharva Taide

In the previous match against LSG, Atharva Taide scored 66 runs despite the team's defeat. His good innings in that match will boost his confidence, and he will be aiming to carry that momentum into the upcoming match against CSK.

CSK Vs PBKS: Probable Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI: 

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Singh

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Atharva Taide, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh

CSK Vs PBKS: Match Facts

Shikhar Dhawan needs only 22 more runs to reach 6500 runs in IPL.

The Chennai Super Kings have won 15 out of 27 matches played, while the Punjab Kings have emerged victorious in 12 matches.

Ravindra Jadeja requires 7 more wickets to reach 150 wickets in IPL.

CSK Vs PBKS: Live Broadcasting

IND: Star Sports Network (TV) | JioCinema (Live Streaming)

UK: DAZN, Sky Sports

AUS: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports