CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2023, Match 41 Details
Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings will lock horns in the 41st match of IPL 2023 in Chennai on Sunday. The game is set to take place at 3:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2023, Match 41
Date and Time: April 30th, 2023, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2023, Match 41 Preview:
While CSK sit comfortably in the top four, being tied with Rajasthan and Lucknow at 10 points from 8 matches, PBKS are not far behind, having 8 points having played the same number of matches but a much poorer net run rate than than their opponents.
CSK vs PBKS Head-to-head Record
Chennai and Punjab have faced off in 27 matches in IPL. Out of these 27 games, Chennai have won 15 while Punjab have come out victorious on 12 occasions.
CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2023, Match 41 Weather Report :
There is rain forecast on Sunday, with chances of precipitation at 59%, but not threatening enough. Barring that, temperatures will be in the early 30s.
CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2023, Match 41 Pitch Report :
No dew anticipated as this is a day game, and the pitch is expected to turn and grip under the hot conditions.
Average 1st Innings Score :
175 has been the average first innings score at the venue this season, but only the first game witnessed particularly high scores.
Record of Chasing Teams :
Only once the chasing team has won here, when CSK chased a sub-par 135 easily.
CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2023, Match 41 Injury Update / Players Availability :
Chennai Super Kings
Ben Stokes and Deepak Chahar are still not available for selection. Barring that, no other injuries to report.
Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan was back in the last game, and is fully fit to play.
CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2023, Match 41, Probable XIs :
Chennai Super Kings – Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni [c&wk], Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Singh.
Punjab Kings – Shikhar Dhawan, Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.
CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats (5 Must-picks) :
Rahul Chahar – Chahar has been economical this season at 8, and he has positive match-ups over most of the CSK batters.
Maheesh Theekshana – Theekshana bowls primarily in the powerplay and also an over at the death. In 5 matches this season, Theekshana has an outstanding economy of 8.3 while averaging 33.2.
Devon Conway – Conway is in a nice consistent run of form, having 322 runs this season while averaging 46.
Shikhar Dhawan – In sublime form this season, averaging 78. Dhawan has over 6000 runs in the IPL, and 1029 of those have come against CSK.
Matheesha Pathirana – Pathirana has been excellent at the death this season with his searing pace and immaculate yorkers. He has an economy of 8.69, which is amazing for someone who bowls mostly in the latter half of an innings.
CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2023, Match 41, Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Devon Conway – The Kiwi batter has sound technique in powerplay and he is comfortable playing spin properly.
Rahul Chahar – The leg-spinner has a good record at Chepauk, picking 11 wickets in 7 games so far at miserly economy of 6.14.
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 (Small Leagues and Head-to-Head) for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team:
Wicket-keepers – Devon Conway, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters – Shikhar Dhawan, Shivam Dube, Shahrukh Khan
All-rounders – Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers – Rahul Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 (Grand Leagues) for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team:
Wicket-keepers – Devon Conway, Jitesh Sharma
Batters – Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu
All-rounders – Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza
Bowlers – Rahul Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
CSK vs PBKS, Dream11 Prediction, Today Match IPL 2023, Match 41, Players to Avoid:
Kagiso Rabada – The PBKS pace bowler has not found his rhythm at all this season and has been expensive.
Akash Singh – The CSK bowler has conceded a lot of runs though taking the odd wicket in powerplay.
CSK vs PBKS, Dream11 Prediction, Today Match, IPL 2023, Match 41, Expert Advice:
Ambati Rayudu will be crucial given his ability to target the spinners.
CSK vs PBKS, Dream11 Prediction, Today Match, IPL 2023, Match 41, Probable Winners:
Chennai are expected to rule the roost given their familiarity with the conditions, depth in batting, and consistency of the team.
