Published on: Oct 7, 2021 12:10 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 7, 2021 12:15 pm IST
CSK vs PBKS IPL Prediction: In the last afternoon game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be facing the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 7 October. Both these teams are coming into this game after losing in their previous outings. Although, the Chennai Super Kings have already qualified for the IPL 2021 playoffs, but they have suffered two disappointing losses on the trot against Delhi and Rajasthan. On the other hand, Punjab Kings lost their last match against Bangalore which also ended their hopes of qualifying for the knockouts and they would now want to finish their campaign on a high. However, it will be important for both these sides to play their best cricket in this game.
Fixture Name: IPL Match 53, Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
Competition: VIVO IPL 2021
Date: 7 October
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Ground: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Team Form Guide: CSK (recent last): L L W W W PBKS (recent last): L W L W L
This wicket and conditions at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will surely have enough help both for the pace bowlers and spinners throughout the match. It is expected to offer a competitive surface with an exciting contest between the bat and ball. The dew factor will also come into play during the second innings since it is an afternoon game. The par score will remain around 150-160.
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CSK Team News
Injury Update, Unavailability
Expected Team Changes
Ruturaj Gaikwad Faf du Plessis Moeen Ali Suresh Raina/Robin Uthappa Ambati Rayudu MS Dhoni Ravindra Jadeja Dwayne Bravo Shardul Thakur Deepak Chahar Josh Hazlewood
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PBKS Team News
KL Rahul Mayank Agarwal Aiden Markram Nicholas Pooran Sarfaraz Khan Shahrukh Khan Moises Henriques Harpreet Brar Mohammed Shami Ravi Bishnoi Arshdeep Singh
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Fantasy Cricket Tips, Captain & Differential Pick
Captain Options:
KL Rahul: Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul scored a brilliant innings of 67 runs in the last win against Kolkata Knight Riders. He will be looking to play another captain’s knock in this match. KL Rahul Stats in IPL 2021 – 528 runs in 12 matches at an average of 52.80.
Ruturaj Gaikwad: For the Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in a brilliant form with the bat in the ongoing edition of the tournament especially during that amazing century in the game against Rajasthan. Ruturaj Gaikwad Stats in IPL 2021 – 521 runs in 13 games at a strike-rate of 140.33.
Differential Pick:
Shardul Thakur: Chennai Super Kings’ pace bowler Shardul Thakur has contributed immensely well with the ball this season and has stood up for his team to take wickets in pressure situations. Shardul Thakur Stats in IPL 2021 – 15 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 28.33.
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WICKET-KEEPERS: KL Rahul BATSMEN: Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Shahrukh Khan, Aiden Markram ALL-ROUNDERS: Dwayne Bravo, Moeen Ali BOWLERS: Shardul Thakur, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi
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