CSK vs PBKS, the 38th match of Tata IPL 2022, is scheduled to be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from 7:30 PM IST on 25 April 2022.
Team Updates:
Chennai Super Kings have already lost a match against Punjab Kings earlier in the tournament. CSK currently sits at 7th position in the points table with 2 wins out of 7 games, while PBKS is in the 6th spot with 3 wins out of 7 games. If CSK beats PBKS, then both the teams will have an equal number of wins in the tournament.
Both teams are desperate for wins to get the momentum going, and it will be interesting to see how things line up after the game. Punjab needs more from their top order, especially Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan need to start performing consistently if PBKS wants to qualify for the playoffs.
On the other hand, CSK needs Ruturaj Gaikwad to find his form and make a comeback in style vs PBKS. CSK also needs a reliable number three, with Moeen Ali not being able to fulfil his duties at the crucial batting position. With the inclusion of Mitchell Santner, Dwaine Pretorius and Maheesh Theekshana, CSK’s bowling now looks threatening without needing Deepak Chahar.
On the other hand, Punjab needs to find a 5th reliable bowling option. Odean Smith has not performed with both bat and ball, which has added to their worries. However, Vaibhav Arora, Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh have been good for them in the tournament.
Predicted Playing XIs:
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Mitchell Santner/Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja (C), MS Dhoni (wk), Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary
PBSK: Mayank Agarwal (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow/Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora
Best Fantasy XI:
Shikhar Dhawan (vc), Robin Uthappa, Jonny Bairstow, Ambati Rayudu, Liam Livingstone (c), Jitesh Sharma, MS Dhoni, Dwaine Pretorius, Rahul Chahar, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana
Predicted Star Batter:
Liam Livingstone is our pick of the batters in the CSK vs PBKS clash.
Predicted Star Bowler:
Maheesh Theekshana is the bowler to watch out for in the game of Kings.
CSK vs PBKS Predicted Winner:
Punjab Kings is predicted to win the contest.
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