Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are preparing for an expected duel against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
This match, which will take place on May 1 at the prestigious MA Chidambaram Stadium, promises to be exciting as both teams are dreaming of recent victories. Both CSK and PBKS are looking to continue their winning streak with confidence.
T20 Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Total hits: 81
- Games won with the first shot: 48
- Games won, bowling first: 33
- Average first shot score: 165
- Highest total recorded: 246/5 (20 Ov) by Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals
- Lowest total recorded: 70 All Out (17.1 Ov) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
- Highest Tracked Score: 213/4 (19.3 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:
Given the historic matches played at this venue, the pitch is expected to favor bowlers, particularly spinners. The surface is known for its spin-friendly properties and offers excellent grip and significant turns. This aspect could pose a significant challenge to batters and affect their ability to execute strikes accurately. The spin and grip are likely to limit scoring chances and potentially lead to the game being dominated by the bowlers.
Weather forecast for Chennai:
Cricket fans in Chennai can expect mostly favorable weather conditions for the upcoming match. Skies are expected to be clear throughout the day and there is only a 1% chance of precipitation, presenting a minimal risk of disruption. While temperatures can reach up to 34 degrees Celsius, potentially testing players’ endurance, winds of around 23 km/h should provide some relief. Humidity is expected to remain around 70%, which could impact both batsmen and bowlers.
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Squad:
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (approx), Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (week), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Mustafizur Rahman, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Ajay Jadav Mandal . , Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Aravelly Avanish
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (week), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone , Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Rishi Dhawan, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh