Published on: Apr 16, 2021 4:30 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 16, 2021 3:34 pm IST
PBKS vs CSK IPL 2021: After a superb victory in a thrilling contest, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are ready to take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 8th match of IPL 2021 season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 16. Punjab Kings registered a nail-biting 4-run win against Rajasthan Royals in their previous match while Chennai Super Kings suffered a convincing loss at the hands of Delhi Capitals. In the 24 matches between these two teams, CSK have won 15 games while Punjab have emerged victorious on 9 occasions. Last year in IPL 2020, Chennai Super Kings defeated Punjab twice in the tournament. It is expected to be a crackerjack contest between two exciting sides with many star names featuring in the action.
Fixture Name: VIVO IPL, Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings
Competition: VIVO IPL
Date: 16 April
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Ground: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Team Form Guide: PBKS (recent last): W L L W W CSK (recent last): L W W W L
Brief score of the last result at the venue: Rajasthan Royals 150/7 beat Delhi Capitals 147/8 by 3 wickets in the 7th match of IPL 2021.
Pitch Report: As seen in the previous game, there was some help for the pace bowlers on the Wankhede wicket. The pitch has surely slowed down a bit but the batsmen should back themselves to put up a big total while batting first. The chasing teams have always found it easier here.
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PBKS vs CSK Playing 11
PBKS Team News
Injury Update, Unavailability
Expected Team Changes
PBKS Playing 11 (likely) KL Rahul Mayank Agarwal Chris Gayle Nicholas Pooran Deepak Hooda Shahrukh Khan Jhye Richardson Mohammed Shami Riley Meredith Arshdeep Singh Murugan Ashwin
CSK Team News
Expected Team Line-up
CSK Playing 11 (likely) Ruturaj Gaikwad Faf du Plessis Suresh Raina Ambati Rayudu MS Dhoni Ravindra Jadeja Moeen Ali Sam Curran Dwayne Bravo Shardul Thakur Deepak Chahar
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Who will win today match
The Punjab Kings will be hoping that the in-form likes of skipper KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda and Chris Gayle continue their brilliant form in this game as well with Mayank Agarwal and Nicholas Pooran also chipping in with crucial performances. Shami, Richardson, Meredith and Arshdeep will be the main bowlers. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings will bank upon Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali to come good in the batting department while Chahar, Shardul, Curran and Jadeja will be their main bowlers. Punjab Kings will be the favourites due to the better balance of their side. In our Dream 11 Today Match Prediction we back Punjab Kings to win this match.
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Fantasy Cricket Tips, Captain & Differential Pick
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Must Picks:
Grand League Team 1
We are picking KL Rahul as the Captain in this team because of his terrific record at the Wankhede Stadium with last 4 T20 scores of 91, 91, 100 and 94.
WICKET-KEEPERS: KL Rahul (C), Nicholas Pooran BATSMEN: Faf du Plessis (VC), Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda ALL-ROUNDERS: Sam Curran, Moeen Ali BOWLERS: Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur, Jhye Richardson
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Grand League Team 2
We are going with Suresh Raina as the Captain of this team due to his impressive knock of 54 runs off 36 balls which included 4 sixes and 3 fours in the last match.
WICKET-KEEPERS: KL Rahul BATSMEN: Suresh Raina (C), Chris Gayle, Faf du Plessis, Deepak Hooda (VC), Ruturaj Gaikwad ALL-ROUNDERS: Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja BOWLERS: Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar
Grand League Team 3
We are making Chris Gayle the Captain of this team due to his fantastic record in the last 4 IPL matches that includes scores of 40, 12, 99 and 51.
WICKET-KEEPERS: KL Rahul, MS Dhoni BATSMEN: Chris Gayle (C), Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Mayank Agarwal, Deepak Hooda ALL-ROUNDERS: Sam Curran BOWLERS: Mohammed Shami (VC), Riley Meredith, Shardul Thakur
Grand League Team 4
We are picking Sam Curran as the Captain of this team due to his fabulous record in the last 5 IPL games having scored 121 runs and will also contribute with the ball.
WICKET-KEEPERS: KL Rahul BATSMEN: Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, Faf du Plessis, Deepak Hooda, Mayank Agarwal (VC) ALL-ROUNDERS: Sam Curran (C), Moeen Ali BOWLERS: Mohammed Shami, Jhye Richardson, Deepak Chahar