Match Prediction, Possible Playing XIs, Pitch reports, and head to head records are covered in this article.
If you are looking for the match prediction, pitch report, and possible playing XIs for the match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings then you have to the right place.
CSK vs PBKS Match Details
Teams: CSK vs PBKS
Date: 3 April 2022
Venue: Brabourne Cricket Stadium
Time: 7:30 pm IST
Broadcasting: Star Sports, Disney+hotstar
CSK vs PBKS Match Preview
Chennai Super Kings will face Punjab Kings in the 11th match of the 15th edition of IPL. Chennai Super Kings have lost both of their opening games for the first time in IPL history under the leadership of their new skipper Ravindra Jadeja. It is very rare to see CSK at the bottom of the points table and looks like the leadership change is not going as per planned and the franchise needs to rethink its strategy now.
Chennai Super Kings lost their opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders in a quite convincing manner while in their second match, Chennai displayed a better batting performance to put 200 plus total on the board but the Lucknow Super Giants still managed to win the game. The defending champions desperately need a victory to open their account on the points table.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings started their campaign with a brilliant game against Royal Challengers Bangalore in which they chased down 206 runs to win the game. But Punjab Kings were completely outplayed by KKR in the second match. The skipper Mayank Agarwal is also not having the best of forms but there’s good news for Punjab that Jonny Bairstow has completed his isolation process and he will be available for the next game. His presence will strengthen the batting of the Punjab Kings.
CSK vs PBKS Pitch Report
The pitch in Brabourne Stadium is largely supporting the batting side as we have seen in the previous two games. Dew will play a crucial role in the night game and both teams will prefer to bowl first.
CSK vs PBKS Head to Head Record
Let’s take a look at the head-to-head record of both sides in the IPL history
Total Matches Played: 25
Chennai Super Kings Won: 15
Punjab Kings Won: 10
Tie/No result: 0
CSK vs PBKS Possible Playing XIs
Here are the possible playing elevens of both sides;
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (c), Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, Dwaine Pretorius, Chris Jordan, Rajvardhan Hangargekar
Punjab Kings
Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Odean Smith, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar
Top batters
Mayank Agarwal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, and Moeen Ali
Top bowlers
Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kagiso Rabada
Top all-rounders
Dwayne Bravo, Odean Smith, and Ravindra Jadeja
Best Wicketkeeper
The Sri Lankan Keeper Bhanuka Rajapaksa has performed brilliantly for Punjab Kings in the last two games and he is expected to be the best wicketkeeper of the match.
Who will win CSK vs PBKS
Chennai Super Kings is a strong side but they are not having a good outing in the IPL so far whereas, Punjab Kings will get stronger with the addition of Jonny Bairstow.
Hence, according to our prediction, Punjab Kings will beat Chennai Super Kings in the 11th game of IPL 2022.
Follow the full IPL 2022 schedule and match predictions before you go ahead and place your cricket bets.
