PBKS vs CSK IPL 2024 Today Match Preview: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) square off in PBKS vs CSK IPL 2024 match on Sunday (May 5) at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is eyeing a win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) to boost their bid for a top-four position in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Points Table. On the other hand, Punjab Kings (PBKS), having faced six defeats in ten matches, are fighting to stay alive in the competition and race to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Playoffs.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable Playing 11
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable Playing 11: Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar.
Impact Sub: Arshdeep Singh
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable Playing 11: Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Sameer Rizvi, Shardul Thakur, Richard Gleeson, Tushar Deshpande/Mukesh Choudhary.
Impact Sub: Matheesha Pathirana
Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2024 Match - Chennai Pitch Report
Historically, Dharamsala surfaces have favored pacers, particularly in the initial overs with the new ball. Spinners usually have limited impact, while as the match progresses, batsmen find it easier to score due to the altitude, turning it into a ground conducive to quick run-scoring.
At the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, the trend has seen five out of eleven IPL matches won by teams chasing, with three of those targets set at 175 or higher. The average first innings score here in Dharamshala stands high at 180.
Out of 11 IPL matches played at Dharamshala, teams winning the toss have emerged as the winners on 6 occasions, whereas teams losing the toss have managed to win 5 times.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL - Head to Head Record
In 29 encounters between PBKS and CSK, Chennai Super Kings hold a narrow 15-14 lead over Punjab Kings. However, Punjab Kings have won the last five consecutive matches between the two teams, potentially giving them a psychological advantage heading into their upcoming encounter against the five-time IPL winners.