Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction 05 May 2024

PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the most crucial phase in the Indian Premier League 2024. The competition is intense among teams to be in the Top 4 spots on the points table. The Punjab Kings will look to improve their position as they take on the Chennai Super Kings in the 53rd match. The two teams met in the previous game, where the Punjab Kings won comfortably. CSK will look to return the favors as the game to their opponent’s home.  

The Punjab Kings have a good record against the Chennai Super Kings. They have defeated them in the last five games, making the side more confident. The batting lineup is strong for the team, and they will look to leverage it. CSK has struggled in recent games, and it will be interesting to see if they can end their drop in form by winning this game.

PBKS vs CSK Betting News

TEAMS PREVIEW

Punjab Kings Preview

Sam Curran’s team has been brilliant in some games and, at the same time, has played ordinarily in others. They struck form in the last game against CSK, winning it by 7 wickets. Curran looks forward to repeating the success as they take on the same team. Their opponents won’t be a pushover, and Curran would like a spirited show from his players.  

Prabhsimran Singh has batted well this season and will look to deliver a good start with his experienced partner, Jonny Bairstow. The side has solidity in the middle order and shall expect runs from Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, and Sam Curran. Jitesh Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, and Harpreet Brar will look to do the big-hitting in the lower middle order.  

Kagiso Rabada found his form in the last game, and he will look to bowl a tight spell with the new ball alongside Arshdeep Singh. Sam Curran must improve his line in the middle overs and keep the scoring under check along with Rahul Chahar. Harshal Patel and Harpreet Brar must do well in the supporting role.  

Top Batsman – Jonny Bairstow
Top Bowler – Kagiso Rabada 

PBKS Over/Under Betting Tips

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Sam Curran (c), Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh (Impact Player)

Punjab Kings Actual Playing XI:

Ashutosh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Rilee Rossouw

Chennai Super Kings Preview

Ruturaj Gaikwad will be a worried man. His side has lost form in the most crucial stage of the season. They have lost the last three out of four games and need to regain their form and confidence. The side has struggled against the Punjab Kings in the last three seasons, and Gaikwad would like to end this losing streak.   

The team needs a good start from Ajinkya Rahane and Ruturaj Gaikwad at the top, as the middle order hasn’t done well. Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, and Sameer Rizvi must bowl well in the middle order. Moeen Ali, Daryl Mitchell, and MS Dhoni add firepower to the batting, making it strong.  

Tushar Deshpande and Shardul Thakur must bowl well with the new ball, as the bowling attack has struggled in recent matches. Richard Gleeson, Maheesh Theekshan, and Jadeja are key bowlers for the team, and their spells in the middle overs will be crucial. Moeen Ali and Dube add depth to this bowling attack.  

Top Batsman – Ruturaj Gaikwad  
Top Bowler – Tushar Deshpande

CSK Over/Under Betting Tips

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Richard Gleeson, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana (Impact Player)

Chennai Super Kings Actual Playing XI:

Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Tushar Deshpande, Moeen Ali, Richard Gleeson

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There will be clear skies over Dharamshala, and we will see excellent batting conditions. There is little margin of error for the bowlers on this track as batsmen can play their strokes freely. The side batting first will be happy with 180 runs on the board.

PBKS vs CSK Pitch Report

HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala, does offer something for the fast bowlers. The ball moves here, and it can create doubts among the batsmen. However, stroke players have done well due to the smaller size of the ground. Spinners must bowl tight lines, as the ball doesn't turn here as much on other tracks in the country.

Total Over/Under Betting Tips

Toss: To Bowl

Recent games at this venue have seen flat surfaces. Batting first and defending a score would be a massive challenge on this track, given the way the ball is flying off the bat. The side winning the toss wouldn't hesitate to bowl first on this surface.