CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2024, Match 49: Head-to-head, playing XI, prediction, pitch report | All you need to know

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns in match 49 of the IPL 2024 on Wednesday. The match is slated for May 1 at 7:30 pm IST at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Chennai has played a total of nine matches so far, out of which, the team has won five matches and lost the remaining four.

On the other hand, Punjab is having a forgettable campaign in the IPL 2024 so far. They have registered only three wins in nine matches and are currently placed 8th in the points table.

CSK can still be in the run for the playoffs and will aim to clinch their sixth win with Wednesday’s match to stay a contender for the knockout rounds.

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Head-to-head

Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings have met on 29 occasions in the history of IPL, out of which, Chennai won 16 times and Punjab came out victorious 13 times. At Chepauk, both sides have clashed 7 times, with Chennai taking the lead over Punjab by 4-3.

Total matches played: 29

Matches won by CSK: 16

Matches won by PBKS: 13

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Pitch report

The slow wicket of the Chepauk makes batting difficult and the average first-innings score at the stadium revolves around 164. Spinners and pacers with variations get benefits at the venue. The Chennai pitch is expected to get slower as the tournament progresses. The team winning the toss is very likely to bat first.

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Weather forecast

The weather in Chennai on Wednesday will remain bright and sunny on May 1. The humidity level will be as high as 58 per cent, and the temperature will hover around 37 degrees Celsius. The wind speed at the venue will be close to 16 km/h.

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): RD Gaikwad (C), Ajinkya Rahane, DJ Mitchell, S Dubey, Sameer Rizvi, MM Ali, RA Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), DL Chahar, TU Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman

Punjab Kings (PBKS): JM Bairstow, P Simran Singh, RR Rossouw, SM Curran (C), JM Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, AR Sharma, Harpreet Brar, K Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, HV Patel

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Prediction

As per Google’s win probability, there is a 59 per cent chance that CSK will beat Punjab in their 10th match.

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Match details

Match: IPL 2024, Match 49, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Live broadcast: Star Sports Network

Live streaming: JioCinema app and website

(With inputs from agencies)