IPL 2022, CSK vs PBKS: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) would be facing Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 11th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The match will take place on Sunday at the Brabourne Stadium. PBKS have snapped a win and a loss each so far. On the other hand, CSK have lost both their games played this season. Here's the match preview.
Pitch report, timing, and TV listing
The wicket would offer plenty of help to both batters and bowlers. So far, the chasing side has managed to win in each of the two matches played this season. The match will start off at 7:30 PM IST. The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. The viewers can live stream on the Hotstar app (paid subscription) or Jio TV.
Can CSK stage a comeback after back-to-back defeats?
For the first time, CSK have lost their first two matches in the history of IPL. Batting wise, they posted in excess of 200 in the last outing against LSG. The likes of Moeen Ali, Robin Uthappa, Shivam Dube, and Ambati Rayudu look in terrific touch with the willow. However, their bowling has been off-color which they would have to better in this fixture.
PBKS have the potential to trouble CSK
Earlier, PBKS beat RCB by five wickets which involved a 200-plus run chase. However, they surrendered to KKR in the last outing, bundling out on 137. Jonny Bairstow's arrival could significantly elevate their batting standards. Bowling-wise, they have a competent attack at offer spearheaded by none other than Kagiso Rabada. PBKS need an all-round show to tame the Super Kings.
A look at the head-to-head record
Both teams have locked horns with each other on 25 occasions in IPL. CSK have the edge with 15 wins to date. Meanwhile, PBKS have mustered 10 wins. Both sides won a game each in the last edition of the tournament.
Who are the key performers?
According to Cricketpedia, Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) has clobbered 908 runs in 26 matches against CSK in IPL. He averages a sensational 41.22. Veteran pacer Dwayne Bravo (CSK) has picked 23 wickets in 19 matches against PBKS. He averages 20.35. Robin Uthappa (CSK) has slammed 758 runs in 29 innings against PBKS. Jonny Bairstow (PBKS) has aggregated 1,038 runs in 28 innings in IPL.
A look at the probable XI of both sides
CSK (probable XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (c), Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, Dwaine Pretorious, Mukesh Choudhary, Tushar Deshpande PBKS (probable XI): Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Raj Bawa, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket options
Fantasy XI (Options 1): Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Robin Uthappa, Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Shahrukh Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwaine Pretorious, Moeen Ali, Dwayne Bravo, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar Fantasy XI (Options 2): Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Robin Uthappa, Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwaine Pretorious, Moeen Ali, Dwayne Bravo, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar
