IPL 2022, CSK vs PBKS: Ravindra Jadeja elects to field
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). PBKS have won one and lost one game. On the other hand, CSK have lost both their games played this season. The news from Mumbai is that CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja has won the toss and elected to field first.
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.
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 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.
CSK make one change, bring in Jordan
CSK Playing XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja(c), MS Dhoni(w), Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan, Dwaine Pretorius, Mukesh Choudhary. CSK have made one change, bringing in Chris Jordan for Tushar Deshpande.
Two changes for Punjab
PBKS playing XI: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan, Jitesh Sharma, Odean Smith, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora. The Kings have made two changes, bringing in Vaibhav Arora and Jitesh Sharma.
