IPL 2023: Match 41 CSK vs PBKS Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details & Updates

Both sides square off in their forthcoming match on the back of a loss in IPL 2023.

Published - 29 Apr 2023, 16:52 IST | Updated - 29 Apr 2023, 16:49 IST

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) will swiftly need to forget the massive beating endured against LSG in their last outing. The Shikhar Dhawan-led side are up for a tricky fixture in the forthcoming match as they square off against MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, April 30.

While CSK, too, were handed a defeat in their previous outing, the side, however, has been fairly impressive with 10 points in eight outings with five wins under their belt. On the flip side, Punjab have had a topsy-turvy start to their first leg and are placed sixth on the table with four wins and as many losses.

Of the 28 matches contested thus far in the top-tier league, the yellow brigade have been the superior side with 16 wins, whereas PBKS have obtained wins on 12 occasions. While the Punjab bowling unit will be under a lot of pressure following the massive defeat against LSG, it remains to be seen if they can bounce back and put on a solid performance against CSK.

As CSK hosts PBKS in match 41 of the ongoing IPL 2023 season, the two sides will be gunning to get back to winning ways. An exciting clash awaits as the two sides will cross swords in Chennai on Sunday’s first double-header blockbuster clash.

Pitch and Conditions

The wicket at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has assisted the batters thus far in the ongoing competition. However, spinners, too, will play an important role; on the other hand, pacers will need to be sharp with their line and length to avoid getting hit for the big runs. Any score in the region of 170-190 will be a competitive total in Chennai.

Probable Playing XI for CSK vs PBKS

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Considering Ambati Rayudu’s flop outings thus far, the think tank may decide to field Akash Singh in the upcoming clash. However, Rayudu could likely be listed as the Impact Player in the match against PBKS.

Predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh, Maheesh Theekshana

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Prabhsimran Singh is likely to make his return to the XI for the match against CSK. Moreover, it is likely that the player will replace Gurnoor Brar, who did not have a good outing against LSG in the previous match.

Predicted XI: Atharva Taide, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh