Chennai Super Kings clash with the Punjab Kings XI in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on May 01, 2024, at 07:30 PM LOCAL time.
PUNJAB Kings wins the toss and decide to bowl first time Chennai will bat first.
PBKS will be looking to capitalize on their recent form and continue their strong performance against CSK, especially after their successful chase of 262 against KKR in Kolkata.
Players News
Punjab’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa had an elbow injury but has played down serious concerns. X-rays have cleared him of any broken bones or fractures. Liam Livingstone might miss out due to a hamstring injury.
This match will be Chennai Super Kings’ Mustafizur Rahman’s final appearance before he departs to join the Bangladesh squad for the T20 International series against Zimbabwe, which commences on May 3.
Reportedly, the team will maintain a consistent lineup, with the possibility of Ajinkya Rahane or Shivam Dube being rotated as the Impact Player, potentially replacing a bowler in the XI or XII.
MS Dhoni needs three more sixes to complete a record 250 IPL sixes.
Punjab vs Chennai – Head to head
Both teams have played 28 times against each other, with CSK having a slight upper hand, winning 15 matches. PBKS has also won 12 times.
In the four matches played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai has managed to win twice.
IPL TV telecast and online stream
The IPL 2024 games in India are broadcast live via the Star Sports network. Fans can stream the matches at no cost on the Jio Cinema app and its website. The streams are offered in various languages to accommodate the wide-ranging linguistic preferences of nationwide viewers.
Apart from the Jio Cinema app and website, IPL matches can be streamed live on Foxtel and Kayo Sports in Australia.
For viewers in Singapore, StarHub TV+ streams the IPL live.
Pitch report:
Recent matches at the Chepauk stadium have been a delight for batters, with teams consistently crossing the once-daunting 200-run threshold. Both defending and chasing teams have equally shared victories in the last four games, winning two each.
The presence of dew, particularly noted during the Tuesday night game, indicates that opting to bowl first might still be favorable. Currently, Chennai is under a heat advisory, with temperatures predicted to soar to 37 degrees Celsius, accompanied by high humidity levels.
Betting Odds
Win Probability: CSK: 59.5% and PBKS: 40.5%
Prediction: The Chennai Super Kings will emerge victorious in this clash.
Betting Odds: CSK: 1.6 – PBKS: 2.35
