In Match 49 of the IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings will square off on Wednesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
In the 49th game of the current Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the formidable Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take against the world record-chasing Punjab Kings (PBKS). Notably, the thrilling match will be in Chennai’s famed MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday, May 1.
In terms of the individual team rankings for the massive cricket tournament, the host Chennai is now ranked third, while the visiting Punjab is languishing in ninth place. Both teams have played nine times together so far, with CSK winning five of those games and PBKS winning just three.
Regarding their previous performances, the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 78 runs in Chepauk, showing a strong comeback after a few losses. With 98 runs at bat, the captain set the bar high, but all-rounder Daryl Mitchell kept things steady with a crucial 52-run strike. In addition, the Chennai crowd would be hoping that their adopted son, MS Dhoni, will enter his comfort zone to provide the game-winning fireworks. But the fans will be hoping that ‘Thala’ would step up to the plate and take matters into his own hands on his way to yet another spectacular knock off the legend’s bat.
At Eden Gardens, Punjab Kings outperformed Kolkata Knight Riders with an incredible world record chase of 262 runs. Jonny Bairstow’s century(108) and Shashank Singh’s (98) magnificent batting run completed PBKS’ victory in the batting department. Therefore, it would be intriguing to watch if Punjab Kings, after Lucknow Super Giants, can work their magic and break through Chennai’s defense in the forthcoming IPL 2024 match.
Most Likely Starting XI
Chennai Premier League
Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni (WK),
Shardul Thakur is a key player
Punjab Kings
Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, and
Impact Player:Â Arshdeep Singh
