Published on: Apr 16, 2021 8:32 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 16, 2021 8:32 pm IST
PBKS vs CSK Second Innings Fantasy Prediction: In the 8th match of the blockbuster Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are facing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Punjab Kings are coming to this game after a brilliant 4-run win against Rajasthan Royals while Chennai Super Kings suffered a 7-wicket loss at the hands of Delhi Capitals in their previous outing. In the 24 matches played between these two teams in the history of the IPL, CSK are winning the head-to-head battle with 15 wins and Punjab have won 9 games. In IPL 2020 played in the UAE, Chennai Super Kings emerged victorious on both the occasions against Punjab Kings.
However, it will be really vital for both these teams to do well in this opening phase of IPL 2021. Here is a fascinating article on PBKS vs CSK second innings fantasy prediction for some major fantasy platforms like GameZy, Fantasy Power 11 and PlayerzPot.
Toss Update: Chennai Super Kings opt to bowl
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: The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium has surely slowed down a bit as seen in previous game between Rajasthan and Delhi. However, the wicket still has enough for batters to play their natural aggressive game and the bowlers will also get some assistance. The dew factor is likely to come into play in the second innings.
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PBKS vs CSK Team Today (Confirmed)
PBKS Playing 11:
Mayank Agarwal KL Rahul Chris Gayle Deepak Hooda Nicholas Pooran Shahrukh Khan Jhye Richardson Riley Meredith Mohammed Shami Murugan Ashwin Arshdeep Singh
Captain and Vice-captain Options: Mohammed Shami, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson, Arshdeep Singh
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CSK Playing 11:
Faf du Plessis Ruturaj Gaikwad Moeen Ali Suresh Raina MS Dhoni Ambati Rayudu Ravindra Jadeja Sam Curran Dwayne Bravo Shardul Thakur Deepak Chahar
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Captain and Vice-captain Options: Sam Curran, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Moeen Ali, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Chahar
WICKET-KEEPERS: KL Rahul BATSMEN: Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shahrukh Khan ALL-ROUNDERS: Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja BOWLERS: Deepak Chahar, Jhye Richardson, Mohammed Shami