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IPL 2024 CSK vs PBKS: Match 49 Toss Update Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Pick

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Dream11 Prediction for the 49th Match [AP Photos]CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Dream11 Prediction for the 49th Match [AP Photos]

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This game will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 1st at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

CSK vs PBKS Toss Update

Punjab Kings have won the toss and they will field first.

Chennai Super Kings Changes: Mathessha Pathirana and Tushar Deshpande misses out. Shardul Thakur and Richard Gleeson are a part of the XI. 

Punjab Kings Changes: No changes.

CSK vs PBKS Head-to-head Stats

The Chennai Super Kings and the Punjab Kings have played 29 games against each other. The Super Kings have been the dominant force in the face-off as they have won 16 of these games, while PBKS have won 13. 

The last meeting of these two teams was in IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chennai batted first in the game and courtesy of a brilliant 92 off 52 by Devon Conway, they were able to 200 runs on the board. 

The chase was a team effort by the Punjab Kings where all the important batters contributed and PBKS went past the line on the last delivery of the game. 

Chennai Super Kings will be giving their best to collect the two points with a convincing win and make their way into the top two of the points table. On the other hand, the Punjab Kings will also be desperate for the two points as that will help them keep their hopes alive in the tournament. 

Stats
Matches
Chennai Super Kings Won
Punjab Kings Won
No Result
Overall2916130
At MA Chidambaram Stadium7430
Last five matches5140



CSK vs PBKS Pitch Report

The wicket at the MA Chidambaram Stadium has not behaved in its slow and spin friendly way. The batters have enjoyed the surface in this season and the matches have been competitive. With two power-packed and deep batting teams in display we can expect a high-scoring and close game. 

MA Chidambaram Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 5
Matches won batting first: 3
Matches won batting second: 2

Average first innings total: 188
Average second innings total: 161
Highest total recorded: 213/4 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings
Lowest total recorded: 134/10 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings

Fantasy Value From the Pitch Report

  • The wicket at the MA Chidmbaram Stadium will favour the batters more than it has done in the previous seasons. The wicket has remained more or less the same throughout the game in the matches that have so far been played at the venue in IPL 2024. However, with the dew factor in play, it might get a bit easier to bat in the second innings. So, more batters from the team chasing could be a good option. 
  • In case of the bowlers, spinners and the pacers who bowl in the death using their variations and yorkers will be great choices. 


CSK vs PBKS Fantasy Cricket Tips

Chennai Super Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad has been the top batter for his team in this IPL. If you are going for a CSK-heavy fantasy XI then Ruturaj is a must pick. Alongside Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and Daryl Mitchell could also be good choices. 
  • The CSK bowling looked in good rhythm in the previous game. Matheesha Pathirana has bowled some match-winning spells in this tournament and will be one of the prime choices for the match. Along with Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman and Tushar Deshpande could also be good choices.

Punjab Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

  • The PBKS top-order has suffered from lack of rhythm in this tournament. However, in the previous game, Jonny Bairstow picked up form and played a sensational knock against KKR. Keeping the recent form in mind, Bairstow will be a great choice if you are going for a PBKS heavy fantasy XI. Shikhar Dhawan is expected to return in this game, he too could be a good option. 
  • Kagiso Rabada has been a bit expensive but has picked up wickets for his team. Harshal Patel has also been a wicket-taking bowler for PBKS. These two players could be great options from the PBKS bowling. 


CSK vs PBKS Winner Prediction

The Chennai Super Kings are a hard team to defeat at their home. The fact that they have won four of their five games at Chepauk this year makes it even more evident. But CSK have taken the L in the last four games against PBKS and hence this promises to be a close contest. The team chasing the target in the game will have a slight edge in this match. 


CSK vs PBKS Top Player Picks

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

  • IPL 2024 Stats: 447 Runs in 9 Innings
  • After an average start to the tournament, Ruturaj Gaikwad has picked up great rhythm with the bat in the tournament. In the last couple of knocks, Gaikwad has played a significant role in CSK's batting. Given his current form and the impact on his team, Gaikwad will be a safe pick for the fantasy contests. 


Matheesha Pathirana has been the star of CSK bowling in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]Matheesha Pathirana has been the star of CSK bowling in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)

  • IPL 2024 Stats: 13 Wickets in 6 Matches
  • The young Sri Lankan pace bowler has been in great form with the ball. Matheesha Pathirana has bowled a couple of match-winning spells already and is one of the biggest assets of the CSK team. Given the form that he is in Pathirana should be a must-pick for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Shashank Singh (PBKS)

  • IPL 2024 Stats: 263 Runs in 9 Matches
  • The PBKS top-order has not fired for the majority of the tournament. Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma in the lower middle-order has been their saviour in most of the games. Shashank has been batting higher up the order in the last few games and is leaving more impact with the bat. Him being the highest and the most consistent run-scorer of the team, Shashank Singh will be a high priority choice for the game. 

Harshal Patel (PBKS)

  • IPL 2024 Stats: 14 Wickets in 8 Matches
  • The Indian medium-pacer is currently the highest wicket-taker for PBKS in IPL 2024. Though Harshal Patel has bowled some expensive spells in the tournament, he has been a regular wicket-taker. As the game will be played at the Chepauk wicket, Harshal Patel should be one of the picks from the bowlers section. 


CSK vs PBKS Differential Picks

Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)

  • IPL 2024 Stats: 157 Runs and 5 Wickets in 9 Matches
  • The Indian all-rounder has not been in a great form with the bat and the ball in this tournament. Though Ravindra Jadeja has played one good knock and had a good spell with the ball the consistency is missing from his performances. But if he fires he can give you valuable points in both innings. 


Ashutosh Sharma will be a crucial player for PBKS [AP Photos]Ashutosh Sharma will be a crucial player for PBKS [AP Photos]

Ashutosh Sharma (PBKS)

  • IPL 2024 Stats: 159 Runs in 5 Innings
  • As said before the real strength of the PBKS batting line-up lies in the lower middle-order. Ashutosh Sharma has been one of the backbones of the team's batting. But Sharma bats a bit too low down the order to be too impactful in the fantasy contests of the match.


CSK vs PBKS Fantasy Expert Advice

Given how the wicket at Chepauk has behaved and the form of the players in the two teams, a 2-5-1-3 or a 2-4-2-3 combination will be beneficial for the fantasy contests of the match. 


CSK vs PBKS Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairstow, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Shashank Singh, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ashutosh Sharma
All-rounders: Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Richard Gleeson

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: Shashank Singh

Chennai Super Kings: 6 Players; Punjab Kings: 5 Players


CSK vs PBKS Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairtsow, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shashank Singh, Shivam Dube
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Mustafizur Rahman, Rahul Chahar

Captain: Sam Curran
Vice-captain: Ravindra Jadeja

Chennai Super Kings: 5 Players; Punjab Kings: 6 Players