Must-win game for the Punjab Kings to keep playoff hope alive   

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Ruturaj Gaikwad has odds of 2.70 to be Chennai Super Kings' best batsman.  
• Jonny Bairstow has odds of 3.10 to be Punjab Kings's best batsman.  
• Mustafizur Rahman has odds of 3.45 to be Chennai Super Kings' best bowler.  
• Kagiso Rabada has odds of 3.75 to be Punjab Kings's best bowler.  

MATCH PREVIEW     

The Indian Premier League, 2024, has entered a very interesting stage, with the five teams sharing the same points from second to sixth place. The 49th match between the Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings will be interesting in this context. Hosts Chennai Super Kings defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last game and have improved their odds. They will look to use the home advantage and move further up on the points table. The Punjab Kings will be confident after their massive win against the Kolkata Knight Riders. It is a must-win game for the team, and it will be interesting to see if they can defeat CSK in the latter's den, having won the last four games against them.  

Chennai Super Kings Preview     

Ruturaj Gaikwad's team returned to form after consecutive losses. The 78-run win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad has boosted confidence in the camp. They started as one of the favorites on most cricket betting apps and shall look to live up to the expectations with a strong performance. The side enjoys a good record at home, and Gaikwad, who has led from the front, would like a strong show from his players.  

Ruturaj Gaikwad is in excellent form and will look to deliver a strong start in this game along with Ajinkya Rahane. They have a strong middle order and expect runs from Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, and MS Dhoni, who have troubled bowling attacks. Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja are good hitters, and the side expects a strong show from them in the death overs.  

The bowling attack, which had faced much criticism, found its form in the last game. The side needs tight spells from Deepak Chahar and Tushar Deshpande with the new ball. Mustafizur Rahman, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shardul Thakur bowled tight spells against Sunrisers and shall look to do the same. Matheesha Pathirana and Ali add depth to the bowling attack.  

Expected Starting XI for Chennai Super Kings     

Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana Shardul Thakur (Impact Player)  

Punjab Kings Preview     

Sam Curran, who is leading the side in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan, will be happy with the record run-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game, where they won by 8 wickets. They chased down 262 runs in the last game with a strong show from their batsmen. Curran will be a bit worried about the form of his bowlers and needs a good show from them.  

Jonny Bairstow hit a brilliant hundred in the last game and will look to put up a big stand with Prabhsimran Singh. They have a hard-hitting middle order and expect runs from Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, and Sam Curran. Jitesh Sharma and Ashutosh Sharma complete a strong batting lineup for the team.    

The bowling attack has struggled this year, and the team needs a good show in this game from Sam Curran and Arshdeep Singh with the new ball. Harshal Patel and Kagiso Rabada must do well in the middle overs, as the CSK batters will take them on. Rahul Chahar is the key bowler for the team, and he will need to bowl tight lines along with Harpreet Brar.  

Expected Starting XI for Punjab Kings     

Sam Curran (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh Rahul Chahar, (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

Chennai hasn't been the best batting surface this year. Unlike other venues, bowlers have done well at this venue. Setting up totals is challenging, and most sides have won games by chasing scores. The side winning the toss would look to take advantage of the wicket by bowling first.     
 

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect a hot and humid day in Chennai. Batsmen must get used to the pace of the surface to do well. Spinners have done well on this surface as the ball turns sharply. The side batting first in this game shall aim to have 200 runs or more on the board to feel confident.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The stakes are high for the Punjab Kings. A loss in this game can dent their hopes of making it to the next round. The side will need a good show from the bowling attack, which has repeatedly failed this year. The Chennai Super Kings have won four out of five games at home and have enjoyed an excellent record. We expect a close game, but the Chennai Super Kings start favorites as most cricket betting sites rate.    

Our prediction is for Chennai Super Kings to win

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