PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction, IPL 2024, Match 53: Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings playing XI, fantasy team and squads

Punjab Kings registered a great seven-wicket win over CSK in the last clash, and both sides are once again set to meet in the upcoming clash, which is slated to take place on May 5 at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. Notably, PBKS easily chased down 163 runs in the last game and defeated the five-time IPL winners.

On the other hand, Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK is in a strong position in the points table with five wins in the tournament. However, their next win will place them in a very strong position to get into the top four spots.

Match Details

Match – Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 53, IPL 2024

Venue – HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala

Date and Time -May 5, 2024, 3:30 PM (Indian Standard Time)

Broadcast Details – Star Sports Network (TV), Jio Cinema (Digital and OTT)

Pitch Report

Dharamshala pitches favour fast bowlers and often feature high scores in the first innings. Teams batting second generally struggle to reach these targets. Ahead of the IPL matches, Dharamshala installed a new 'hybrid pitch', the first of its kind in India. This advanced pitch is designed to provide consistent bounce and maintain its condition throughout the game

PBKS vs CSK Probable Playing XI

Punjab Kings predicted playing XI: Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran (c), Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

Chennai Super Kings predicted playing XI: Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Richard Gleeson, Matheesha Pathirana.

Top Players for PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Match

Top Players – Punjab Kings

Shashank Singh- 

Notably, PBKS cricketer  Shashank Singh seems to be in sublime form in the IPL 2024. The great cricketer has scored 263 runs in 9 innings of play in 9 matches so far, batting lower in the order. He has 5 not-outs, an average of 65.75, a strike rate of 182.63, and 2 half-centuries.

Harshal Patel - 

The star PBKS pacer is the leading wicket-taker for his side in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. He could be a vital cog in the wheel for PBKS in the deathovers.

Top Players – Chennai Super Kings

Ruturaj Gaikwad – The star opener and young CSK skipper has been in amazing form with the bat in the ongoing IPL 2024. Notably, the opening batter is expected to show his flabbergasting form in the next game.

Shivam Dube – The star all-rounder has been in a sensational and most consistent form in the ongoing IPL 2024. Notably, the left-handed batter will look to boost the middle order of the camp.

PBKS vs CSK Must Picks for Dream11 Cricket

Shashank Singh: PBKS middle-order batter Shashank Singh is a great choice to get picked for the next game. However, the right-handed batter can boost PBKS's batting camp and can single-handedly defeat CSK.

Shivam Dube: The southpaw seems to be in magnificent form this time, and he is the first choice to get picked up. However, the left-handed batter can demolish PBKS bowlers and take revenge for the last game.

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Cricket Fantasy:

Shivam Dube (C), Jonny Bairstow (VC), MS Dhoni, Shashank Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Cricket Fantasy:

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sam Curran (VC), Shivam Dube, Jonny Bairstow, MS Dhoni, Shashank Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada and Rahul Chahar