The Punjab Kings will take on the Chennai Super Kings in match no. 38 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The PBKS vs CSK match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday, April 25, 2022.
Punjab Kings have had a mixed start to the tournament. The Mayank Agarwal led team has won 3 and lost 4 in the tournament so far and currently sits in the eighth position on the league table. Similarly, the Chennai Super Kings have had the worst possible start to the tournament having lost 5 of the 7 matches they played. Both the teams will eye to win the encounter to move up the table before it’s too late.
Match Details
| Match | PBKS vs CSK, Match 38, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Monday, April 25, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
PBKS vs CSK: Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai has a pitch that offers help for both the pacers and spinners. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 180-200 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that has help on offer for both departments.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the MI vs PBKS match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 32 – 29 degrees celsius.
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PBKS vs CSK: Head to Head
Out of the last 5 encounters between these two sides, 3 ended in favour of Chennai while 2 in favour of Punjab.
PBKS vs CSK Dream 11 Top Picks
Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube of Chennai Super Kings is a batsman who has contributed greatly to the team’s total. The left-handed batsman has scored 207 runs in 7 innings in the tournament so far. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dwayne Bravo
Veteran Dwayne Bravo continues to prove that age is just a number as he picked up 12 wickets in this season of the IPL already. He has been a favourite in any t20 game for a long time now.
Liam Livingstone
Liam Livingstone has scored a total of 226 runs in his 7 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 32.28. Chennai will hope to get his wicket early before he turns explosive for Punjab Kings.
Rahul Chahar
Rahul Chahar is another Punjab Kings player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the seven matches he has played. The Legbreak Googly bowler has already picked up 10 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For PBKS vs CSK
Wicketkeepers: M S Dhoni, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Shivam Dube, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Shikhar Dhawan
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Dwayne Bravo
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Liam Livingstone
- Vice-Captain: Shivam Dube
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For PBKS vs CSK
Wicketkeepers: M S Dhoni, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Shivam Dube, Robin Uthappa, Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Rahul Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Dwayne Bravo
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Robin Uthappa
- Vice-Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
PBKS vs CSK Probable XI
Punjab Kings: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Odean Smith, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Mitchell Santner, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, Punjab should be expected to win the match as they look to move up the table. However, it will be interesting to find out if the Chennai Super Kings can record the win in the PBKS vs CSK match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
