🏏IPL 2024: Match 53:Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings🏏

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🏏IPL 2024: Match 53:Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings🏏

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Dharamsala has an iconic importance in the annals of Chennai Super Kings' long and distinguished IPL history.

Facing a must-win game at this venue back in 2010, MS Dhoni famously bailed the side out in a dramatic last-over finish to send Chennai into knockouts.

Ultimately, they'd go on to win the first of their five IPL titles. Fast forward 14 years later and CSK once again find themselves in a spot of bother heading to Dharamsala.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) continue their ongoing IPL 2024 campaign by taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, in the 53rd game of the tournament on Sunday, May 5. Kings will be coming into the game after a win in their previous game.

The side faced CSK in their previous game, where they managed to register a seven-wicket win.

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings have not won against Punjab Kings in their last five clashes, sitting in fifth place in the standings.

The five-time champions will aim to register a win and move up in the standings to stay in contention for the playoffs.

Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's excellent form is a relief but CSK need to sort out the tempo of their batting in a season where teams have pushed the envelope when it comes to boundary-hitting.

CSK have, of course, not been helped by the dew factor of which they have been on the wrong side of. It has handicapped an already rusty batting unit but with this being an afternoon game, that shouldn't be an excuse.

The bowling has also been inconsistent though with injuries being a crucial contributing factor.


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PBKS vs CSK IPL 2024: Match Prediction, Squads, Head-To-Head, Pitch And Weather Report | Times Now

It's not yet panic stations as it was in 2010 but with the playoffs race heating up considerably, the defending champions know that more slip-ups will put their qualification hopes in jeopardy.

After a promising start to the season with four wins in six games, CSK slipped to three losses in their next four games, including two at home in Chepauk. After the high-flying success in 2023, the batting approach this year has come under scrutiny with the over-dependence on Shivam Dube clearly visible during the middle overs phase.

The powerplay hasn't been explosive either as Ajinkya Rahane's form remains a concern.

In contrast, Punjab Kings are riding a wave of confidence. After registering the highest-ever T20 run chase at the Eden Gardens against KKR, beating CSK at Chepauk was just the tonic they needed to gather steam towards the business end of the tournament.

They might be a volatile unit, more so in the batting department, but when they come off, PBKS are a very hard team to stop. A lot of their initial worries in the tournament boiled down to the top-order failure and inefficiency in death bowling. It meant that the uncapped players in Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma had to do the heavy-lifting, which they did with aplomb.

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IPL 2024: Match 53, PBKS vs CSK Match Preview: Injuries, Tactical Player Changes, Pitch Conditions, and More

Pitch Report:

The HPCA stadium in Dharamshala is one that is preferred by the pacers. Known for its pace and bounce. Opting to bowl first and limiting the side to a subpar total could be a wise decision.


What to expect: Surfaces at Dharamsala have historically been sporting decks with good help to the fast bowlers, especially through the new-ball phase. Spin generally doesn't play much part and as the innings progresses, stroke-making has been easier with the altitude making it a quick-scoring ground.

Head to Head: Not a lot to choose between the two sides in the overall stats. CSK hold a slender 15-14 lead over PBKS from their 29 encounters. However, the last five games have all been won by Punjab, giving them a potential psychological edge.

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PBKS vs CSK Weather Report and Pitch Report – Match 53 – Melissa Payne

Team watch

Punjab Kings

Injuries/Unavailability: Punjab Kings are closely monitoring Shikhar Dhawan's rehab from shoulder injury, and the have said the regular skipper "hopefully should be back for last two games".

Tactics and matchups: CSK's top order has relied heavily on Ruturaj Gaikwad but the CSK skipper has a documented fragility against left-arm pace. While he tends to score at a brisk strike rate of 147, Gaikwad has fallen five times in 89 deliveries. PBKS have Arshdeep Singh and Sam Curran who can exploit the CSK's captain's weakness with the new ball. PBKS are unlikely to make any changes to their playing squad for this game.

Probable XI: Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar. [Impact player: Arshdeep Singh].

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CSK vs PBKS Dream11, IPL 2024 Match 53: Prediction, Possible Playing 11, Squads as Chennai go against Punjab - myKhel

Chennai Super Kings

Injuries/Availability: Deepak Chahar has been ruled out of the remainder of this IPL season. Matheesha Pathirana is expected to be back after missing the last game due to a niggle. Mustafizur Rahman has left for national commitments and will play no further part this season. There is also a cloud hanging over Tushar Deshpande who missed the previous game due to a flu.

Tactics and matchups: Matheesha Pathirana has been exceptional in the middle overs (7-15) this season. The Sri Lankan goes at a frugal economy of 5.46 and has picked up eight wickets from just 78 deliveries bowled, at a staggering strike rate of 9.75. The young pacer will be pivotal to controlling PBKS' pace-hitting duo of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma. With Mustafizur's exit, Pathirana's return will make for a direct swap in the XI. Mukesh Choudhary is expected to replace the injured Deepak Chahar if Deshpande fails to recover for this game.

Probable XI: Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Sameer Rizvi, Shardul Thakur, Richard Gleeson, Tushar Deshpande/Mukesh Choudhary. [Impact Sub: Matheesha Pathirana]

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IPL 2024 PBKS vs CSK: Match 53 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Pick | cricket.one - OneCricket

Did you know?

- Ruturaj Gaikwad has gone past fifty in four of his last five innings with a century and a 98 to his name

- Known for his spin-hitting prowess, Shivam Dube's strike rate this season against pace (172.1) is actually higher than his strike rate against spin (169.2)

- In a high-scoring IPL season, Tushar Deshpande has been outstandingly economical both in the powerplay (8.37 rpo) and at the death (8.54 rpo).

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IPL 2024: PBKS vs CSK, Match 53 - Who will win the key player battles? - CricTracker

What they said:

"I think our bowlers were superb, the spinners and Jonny striking them well, even the way we paced that chase, it was brilliant. Need to build on that confidence." - Sam Curran wants his side to keep riding on the wave of confidence

"He (Rahane) looked good. It's the next phase, (to ensure that) his hitting that was so good last year, is more crisp. It's not for lack of intent. In fact, he has doubled up on intent. We're fine with Jinks and the role he plays." - Stephen Fleming is backing his under-fire opener to come good sooner than later.

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Indian Premier League 2024 Match 53 PBKS vs CSK: Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: May 5

IPL 2024: Match 53, PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction: Who will win today IPL match? - CricTracker

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Thank you .I wish CSK wins todaysmiley27

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IPL 2024 PBKS vs CSK: Match 53 Dream11 Top Captain, Vice-Captain Picks And Player Stats | cricket.one - OneCricket

Probable Best Players of the Match

Probable Best Batter:

Ruturaj Gaikwad: He could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Punjab Kings. The CSK skipper has been in exceptional form in the tournament, with 509 runs in his last 10 matches. Gaikwad is one of the highest run-getters in the competition, and his knock could be crucial.

Probable Best Bowler:

Matheesha Pathirana: He could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against Punjab Kings. With 13 wickets in his last six games, Pathirana has been in exceptional form as well, and his spell could be key in the upcoming clash against PBKS.

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