In the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Having won five out of nine games, CSK are placed third in the IPL 2024 standings. PBKS, on the other hand, are currently placed eighth in the IPL 2024 standings with six points on the board after winning three out of nine matches. Ahead of this exciting encounter, we take a look at the predicted XIs of both the sides.
CSK’s probable XI
Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane will open the innings for CSK in the upcoming match against PBKS. Rahane, who has not been able to replicate his IPL 2023 form in the current season, has scored 170 runs in nine matches and will be keen to post a significant score soon.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad entered the match after playing a brilliant inning of 98 runs with an explosive strike rate of 181.48 against SRH. Gaikwad will be focussed on giving his team another fast start as they aim to put early pressure on the PBKS bowlers on Wednesday.
darryl mitchell
Daryl Mitchell, who is known for his ability to hit sixes, will look to bring stability to CSK’s top order. Despite scoring only 198 runs in eight matches, the Kiwi batsman has the potential to make a significant impact and will be keen to make his presence felt in the last few matches of the season.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja will look to strengthen both the batting and bowling departments for CSK. The accomplished Indian all-rounder has contributed 157 runs in nine matches at an impressive average of 78.50 and has also taken five wickets. It is expected that Jadeja will make an impact with both bat and ball in the upcoming match.
Shivam Dubey
Shivam Dubey has been the best performer for CSK this season. The tall and talented batsman played a quickfire inning of 66 runs with the help of seven sixes and three fours in 27 balls against LSG. With a total of 350 runs in nine matches at an impressive average of 58.33 and a strike rate of 172.41, Dubey will be keen to put in another strong performance against PBKS.
MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper)
MS Dhoni has been performing consistently for CSK, defying his age and delighting fans with his batting ability. Despite spending limited time at the crease, the veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batsman has made a significant impact whenever he has batted. With 96 runs in nine matches, Dhoni’s remarkable strike rate of 259.46 makes him a serious threat to the best bowlers in the IPL.
Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali adds balance to CSK’s batting lineup. While Moeen has scored 30 runs in his only innings, he has been impressive with the ball and has taken two wickets in four matches. The English all-rounder would like to dominate with bat and ball in the upcoming games.
Deepak Chahar
Indian fast bowler Deepak Chahar will lead the bowling attack of CSK. Chahar has taken five wickets in seven matches, showcasing his ability to generate swing and bowl accurate lengths. Apart from this, he can also prove to be useful with the bat and is capable of scoring crucial runs lower down the order when needed.
Tushar Deshpande
Tushar Deshpande will provide variety to CSK’s bowling attack. His knack of surprising the batsmen with his pace variations has earned him 10 wickets in nine matches. Deshpande has also been relatively effective in containing the opposition with an economy rate of 8.66.
Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur Rahman leads the wicket-taking list for Chennai in IPL 2024 with 14 wickets in eight matches. The Bangladeshi fast bowler is an important member of CSK’s fast bowling unit and will be keen to add to his wicket tally in Chennai to clinch the Purple Cap.
Mathisha Pathirana
Mathisha Pathirana, one of the most lethal bowlers of IPL 2024, would like to achieve early successes for CSK in the next match. With an impressive economy rate of 7.68, Pathirana has already taken 13 wickets in six matches. He will be keen to trouble the PBKS batsmen with his fast bowling skills on Wednesday.
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Shardul Thakur
PBKS predicted XI
Sam Curran
Sam Curran has shouldered a lot of responsibility for PBKS this season. Sam Curran, who is taking over the captaincy in the absence of injured Shikhar Dhawan, has scored 152 runs this season, which also includes a half-century. He has also taken 12 wickets and is vital to the PBKS lineup.
Prabhsimran Singh
In the team’s last match, Prabhsimran Singh scored 54 runs against KKR by hitting five sixes and four fours in just 20 balls. His strike rate in IPL 2024 is 163.74 and he will look to add to his 208 runs this season when he faces CSK.
Riley Rossouw
Although Riley Rossouw has not been at his best yet in IPL 2024, the South African deserves another chance to showcase his potential. A star in T20, Rossouw has scored over 8000 runs in the format and has a strike rate of 143.02.
Jonny Bairstow
Against KKR, Jonny Bairstow scored 108 runs in 48 balls, which included nine sixes and eight fours. Bairstow’s return to form will greatly boost Punjab’s chances of victory against CSK.
Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh has been a revelation with PBKS this season. Shashank, the top scorer for PBKS in IPL 2024, remained not out in five of the nine matches and scored 263 runs at an average of 65.75 and a strike rate of 182.64. His best inning of 68 not out against KKR helped PBKS register a memorable win in IPL 2024.
Jitesh Sharma
Wicketkeeper batsman Jitesh Sharma will be desperate to score runs quickly after his poor performance so far. However, as his IPL strike rate of 151.47 shows, he is capable of beating any bowling attack and will hope to find some form soon.
Ashutosh Sharma
A revelation if ever there was one, Ashutosh Sharma has been one of the discoveries of IPL 2024. An explosive batsman, Ashutosh has played many important innings for PBKS this season and has scored 159 runs including a half-century while batting lower down the order. He averages around 40 this season and has an impressive strike rate of 189.29.
Harpreet Brar
Harpreet Brar has taken four wickets in IPL 2024 and has bowled well with a relatively good economy of 7.62. Also capable of contributing some runs, Harpreet Brar has a strike rate of 141.46 this season and will look to make a positive impact against CSK.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada’s experience is crucial for PBKS’ bowling unit and he will have to be at his best against CSK to give his team a chance to win the game. He has taken over 100 IPL wickets and has taken 10 wickets in IPL 2024, making him a real threat to the opposition batsmen.
Harshal Patel
The leading wicket-taker for PBKS this season, Harshal Patel, has taken 14 wickets in nine matches in the current campaign. He averages 23.29 in IPL 2024, but would like to improve his economy, which is slightly better.
Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh has performed relatively well in IPL 2024 and has taken 12 wickets in nine matches. He averages 25.17 and bowls when the bowlers are under pressure, making him an integral member of the PBKS bowling unit.
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