CSK would as soon as once more be on the lookout for inspiration from the talismanic Mahendra Singh Dhoni, eyeing enchancment on a number of fronts, after they face Punjab Kings.
Chennai Super Kings have gained two video games out of seven matches, whereas Punjab Kings have gained three video games out of seven matches.
Punjab Kings are positioned at eighth place within the desk, whereas Chennai Super Kings are positioned on the ninth place.
Defending champions CSK haven’t performed the cricket they’re identified for beneath skipper Ravindra Jadeja, who has not been in a position to lead from the entrance.
However, the method of the subsequent match could possibly be totally different as CSK had a three-wicket win in opposition to Mumbai Indians courtesy Dhoni, who proved once more that he’s the most effective finisher within the enterprise.
The main concern for CSK has been bowling, however the staff carried out very well in opposition to Mumbai Indians.
Whenever entrusted with the ball Dwayne Bravo additionally continues to be a dependable decide.
Skipper Jadeja has had an underwhelming season as effectively each with the bat and ball.
Young Ruturaj Gaikwad too must step up and ship with the bat.
All-rounders Shivam Dube and Moeen Ali can even need to take extra duty, or else a defeat on Monday will ship CSK on the point of elimination.
On the opposite hand, Punjab Kings must gear up from the nine-wicket loss that they had in opposition to Delhi Capitals.
The batting of Punjab Kings has not been on level your complete season and the facility hitters like Liam Livinstone, Shah Rukh Khan and Shikhar Dhawan must boast their efforts.
In the 4 video games, Jonny Bairstow has did not carry out and will likely be seen if he would get replaced by Sri Lankan Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who had fared a lot better.
Punjab Kings have bowling assault led by South African fast Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh who hasn’t taken too many wickets however has bowled economically.
The all-rounder Odean Smith’s tempo bowling will likely be essential as he hasn’t been at his finest to date within the IPL.
CSK vs PBKS fantasy picks
Robin Uthappa is a right-handed batsman from Chennai Super Kings has to date scored 197 runs on this event.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a right-handed batsman from CSK who has scored 135 runs on this event.
Shikhar Dhawan from Punjab Kings has scored 205 runs in six innings.
Source: www.financialexpress.com