IPL 2024 Match 53 | PBKS vs CSK | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Punjab Kings will host Chennai Super Kings in match 53 of IPL 2024. Punjab should be riding high on confidence after back-to-back wins in the tournament. This is the first time they have won back-to-back games this season. Whereas, CSK have been inconsistent with their performance this season so far. They now have four matches to make an impact for the playoffs. 

Punjab Kings are peaking at the right time having won the last two games. Everything has clicked beautifully for the side in the last two games. The leadership has been pinpointed and Jonny Bairstow has not allowed the team to feel the absence of Shikhar Dhawan at the top of the order. The batters did their job in the last two games and should look to keep up the form. The biggest plus for PBKS in the last match against CSK was Rahul Chahar's return to form.

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings lost their last two games. The last defeat to Punjab Kings was their second straight loss at home. In the last three games they have lost two games and won one. They are still placed fourth on the table but there are a lot of loopholes in this team. The skipper is not winning tosses and losing the advantage early. He has scored runs with the bat but the rest of the batters have failed to back him up. Their bowling looks weak now with the recent injury to Deepak Chahar. Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali are not as consistent. In the final leg of the league stage, CSK have to get their combination right. 

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 03:00 PM IST (09:30 AM GMT)

Match Start Time - 03:30 PM IST (10:00 AM GMT)

Match Venue - Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala

Head to Head

Matches Played - 29

PBKS won - 14      CSK won - 15

Last 5 meetings

PBKS won - 4       CSK won - 1

Pitch Report

The surface at this venue has aided fast bowlers with the seam and swing movement off the wicket and has good bounce and carry.  Batters who get their eyes set in can do well as the ball comes to the bat nicely. The side batting first will have a target score of 180 runs or above in mind.  

Weather Report

The weather forecast for this game is expected to be warm with clear skies. The temperature is likely to be around 28°C on the match day with 38% humidity and 14 km/h wind speed. 

Probable Playing XI  

Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Sam Curran(c), Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player - Prabhsimran Singh

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Richard Gleeson, Maheesh Theekshana

Impact Player - Matheesha Pathirana 

Must Picks

PBKS - Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow

CSK - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube

PBKS vs CSK Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Jonny Bairstow

Batters : Daryl Mitchell, Shashank Singh, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad

All-rounder : Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran

Bowlers : Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Richard Gleeson, Arshdeep Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Sam Curran

Vice-Captain : Shivam Dube

Prediction

The Chennai Super Kings have lost steam at the most crucial phase this season. The middle order has struggled, and the side needs a better show from their batters in this game to get their campaign back on track. The Punjab Kings have a good record against them and a strong batting line-up. Hence, the PBKS are favorites to win this clash.

Sportco predicts Punjab Kings to beat Chennai Super Kings in match 53 of IPL 2024.

Disclaimer

All the information on Sportco is published in good faith and for general information purposes only. The website does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of this information. The website will not be liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of our website.

Cover Credits - IPLT20