CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 49th Match

CSK vs PBKS Match Preview

The 49th match of the IPL 2024 will pit the Chennai Super Kings against the Punjab Kings. The game will take place at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium and will begin at 7:30 PM IST on May 1. Chennai Super Kings returned to their winning ways after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad. CSK won for the fifth time in nine games, moving them up to third place in the IPL points table. CSK now only needs three wins from the remaining five games to qualify. Meanwhile, PBKS made history by chasing down 262 in their previous game against KKR, thanks to a century from Jonny Bairstow. PBKS has three wins in nine matches, so they must win all five of their remaining games to qualify for the playoffs.

CSK vs PBKS Match Details

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings – 49th Match

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium – Chennai

Date & Time: 01st May 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

CSK vs PBKS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	168
Avg 2nd inn score	162
Win% batting 1st	56
Win% batting 2nd	44

CSK vs PBKS Pitch Report

This season, the surface at Chepauk has been playing better. The runs have not been difficult to come by; however, spinners have found some grip and turn. Also, bowling in line with the stumps has gotten batters in trouble.

CSK vs PBKS Weather Report

It will be a hot evening, with a temperature around 30 degrees. Dew could play a role, and the team batting second will have an advantage, but this does not guarantee a victory.

CSK vs PBKS Last Five Matches

CSK ( Chennai Super Kings )	W L L W W
PBKS ( Punjab Kings )	W L L L L

CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	CSK Won	PBKS Won	Tie	NR
Overall	26	16	13	0	0
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

CSK vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:

Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XIs

Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Sam Curran (c), Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Topmost Picks for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Chennai Super Kings

• Ruturaj Gaikwad – Gaikwad has finally picked momentum after a slow start to IPL 2024. He played a magnificent innings of 69 against MI. This was his second fifty of the tournament and he now has 224 runs to his name.
• Matheesha Pathirana – Making a return from injury, Matheesha Pathirana made an immediate impact and bagged a four wicket haul against MI. He has been magnificent, taking eight wickets in three matches for CSK. 

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Jonny Bairstow – Jonny Bairstow was horribly out of form and was thus dropped from the team, however, he made a roaring return to PBKS and scored a magnificent 108 to help PBKS chase 262.
• Rahul Chahar – Rahul Chahar can be handy for PBKS. The conditions in Chennai are helpful for spinners and Rahul would want to do well by exploiting the turning track.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Jonny Bairstow(VC), Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), Sam Curran, Daryl Mitchell, Harshal Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Jonny Bairstow, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sam Curran(C), Daryl Mitchell, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana(VC)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sam Curran, Ruturaj Gaikwad

Vice-captain – Matheesha Pathirana, Jonny Bairstow

Wicketkeeper – Jonny Bairstow

CSK vs PBKS Probable Winners:

CSK are the favourites for the team. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team has a history of winning at home, and they have been outstanding at Chepauk this season. With Gaikwad and Dube in fine form with the bat and a lethal bowling attack at their disposal, beating CSK would be a difficult pill to swallow for PBKS. We predict CSK to win. Considering the team combination, Chennai Super Kings is expected to win this match.