PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2024, Match 53: Head-to-head, playing XI, prediction, pitch report | All you need to know

PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2024: Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns in match 53 of the IPL 2024 on Sunday. The match is slated for May 5 at 3:30 pm IST and will be played at the iconic HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

PBKS, having won 4 out of 10 matches, are at number 7 on the points table. They have won 2 out of their last 5 matches. CSK have won 5 of their 10 matches and are in the 5th position on the points table. Chennai have also won 2 out of their last 5 matches.

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This match is crucial for both teams as PBKS will want to continue with the winning momentum and earn two crucial points to move ahead in the tournament. CSK will try to get back the winning momentum and solidify their position for the playoffs.

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

Chennai and Punjab have faced each other in 29 matches in IPL. Out of these 29 games, Chennai have won 15 whereas Punjab has come out victorious on 14 occasions.

Total matches played: 29

Matches won by Punjab Kings (PBKS): 14

Matches won by Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 15

PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2024: Pitch report

The surface at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala is one that is preferable to the bowlers, especially the pacers. With ball movement early into the game, the power plays could prove to be crucial for the bowling side. Opting to bowl first and chasing down the target could be a wise decision.

PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2024: Weather forecast

The temperature in Dharamsala on Sunday will hover around 27 degrees when the match starts and it will remain nearly the same throughout the game. There is 48 per cent chance of rain and the wind speed will remain at 10 km/h with 41 per cent humidity in the air.

PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2024: Predicted playing XI

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Sam Curran (c), Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mitchell Santner, Matheesha Pathirana/Richard Gleeson

PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2024: Prediction

As per Google’s win probability, there is a 55 per cent chance that Chennai will beat PBKS in their 11th match.

PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2024: Match details

Match: IPL 2024, Match 53, Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh

Live broadcast: Star Sports Network

Live streaming: JioCinema app and website

(With inputs from agencies)