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CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 11 | CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Key Players | Brabourne Pitch Report

In a long tournament where each team plays 14 matches, the third game doesn’t seem so crucial when you look at it on face value. However, in a competitive league with two new, capable teams involved, you cannot afford to fall too far behind.

That is the predicament Chennai Super Kings find themselves in. The defending champions have lost their opening two games in contrasting fashion; one after crawling to 131 and the other after failing to defend 200+. Coach Stephen Fleming spoke of the difficulty of bowling in the dew after the defeat to Lucknow, but what CSK have done so well over the years is eliminate the distractions and perform against adversity. They need to do it here.

In terms of Punjab Kings, we’ve received the same picture as we’ve seen for many a year. After thumping 200+ to defeat RCB, the Kings crumbled in a heap against Umesh Yadav to showcase the inconsistency that still plagues the franchise despite many new, high-quality faces. They did fight with the ball for a while against KKR, but the Andre Russell storm was too much to handle. Now, they get the chance to bounce back less than 48 hours later.

Possible Playing 11

Chris Jordan had a tonsil infection, and has now been discharged from hospital. Whether he is fit enough to play this match remains to be seen, but CSK do need an experienced bowling option.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Robin Uthappa, 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3. Moeen Ali, 4. Shivam Dube, 5. Ambati Rayudu, 6. Ravindra Jadeja (c), 7. MS Dhoni (wk), 8. Dwaine Pretorius, 9. Dwayne Bravo, 10. Chris Jordan, 11. Tushar Deshpande

According to ESPNCricinfo, Jonny Bairstow is available after quarantine and is likely to replace Odean Smith.

Punjab Kings: 1. Mayank Agarwal (c), 2. Shikhar Dhawan, 3. Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), 4. Jonny Bairstow, 5. Liam Livingstone, 6. Shahrukh Khan, 7. Raj Bawa, 8. Harpreet Brar 9. Rahul Chahar, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Arshdeep Singh

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Chennai Super Kings:

• Ruturaj Gaikwad has started another series/tournament slowly. The reigning Orange Cap holder has scored 0 and 1 this season, with a run out in his last match. He scored just 5 and 12 vs PBKS last season, and Arshdeep Singh dismissed him in both matches. Can he turn his form around?
• Robin Uthappa is a player enjoying some great form. He is coming off a 27-ball 50 against Lucknow, where he looked in terrific touch. He averages 39 and strikes at 133 in the powerplay in IPL, so Punjab need his wicket early.
• Moeen Ali looked good for more in his first game of IPL 2022 (35 off 22 balls vs LSG). Moeen is an excellent spin hitter, and Punjab have spinners who predominantly turn the ball into left-handers. He strikes at 166 vs wristspin, 155 vs left-arm spin and 152 vs off-spin in the IPL.
• Ravindra Jadeja has had a quiet start to IPL 2022 with bat and ball. He has the ability to turn it around here, particularly given his batting form across IPL 2020 and 2021: 459 runs at an average of 57.38 and strike rate of 157.73.
• Jadeja has scored 158 runs in nine innings for CSK vs PBKS at an average of 31.60 and strike rate of 143.64. He has taken 10 wickets in 15 innings against Punjab at an average of 35.90 and economy rate of 7.92.
• Dwayne Bravo has a crucial role to play in the CSK attack. He has taken 15 wickets in 13 outings vs PBKS at an average of 22.33 and economy rate of 8.17.

Punjab Kings:

• Shikhar Dhawan has strong numbers against CSK. He has scored 908 runs against them at an average of 41.27 and strike rate of 128.98, which includes eight 50+ scores in 26 innings.
• Dhawan has a good record against two of CSK’s main bowlers: Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja. He has scored 93 runs in 64 balls vs Bravo (two dismissals) and 106 runs in 64 balls vs Jadeja (one dismissal).
• Can Mayank Agarwal improve on his poor record vs CSK? He has scored 238 runs in 14 innings at an average of 17.00 and strike rate of 123.96.
• Bhanuka Rajapaksa has made a terrific start to IPL 2022. The Sri Lankan has struck scores of 43 and 29 at an overall strike rate of 238.70.
• Jonny Bairstow is set to return. The Englishman has one fifty in five innings vs CSK (overall average of 22.75). Can he improve on these numbers?
• Bairstow has terrific numbers in the three key phases of an IPL innings. He strikes at 139 in the powerplay, 150 between overs 7-11 and 152 between overs 12-16. He will no doubt take on CSK’s bowlers right away.
• Kagiso Rabada will be key for PBKS. He concedes under seven runs per over vs CSK in the IPL, taking a wicket every 22 deliveries against them on average. Importantly, he averages 9.6 and concedes 9.3 per over in the death period. He has taken the most wickets of any bowler in the IPL since 2019.
• Arshdeep Singh has taken three wickets in two matches vs CSK (econ. 7.00).
• Rahul Chahar took 2/13 in four overs in his last match (vs KKR), where he found some turn. Also, he loves bowling to left-handers, where he has taken 11 wickets in IPL matches in India since 2019 (only Rashid Khan has more among spinners). So, expect him to be used against Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 26, CSK 16, PBKS 10.
• Shivam Dube struck seven boundaries in 30 deliveries last match vs LSG (49).
• Dwayne Bravo to Mayank Agarwal in the IPL: 16 balls bowled, 12 runs scored, one dismissal.
• A wide line will be key Bhanuka Rajapaksa. The Kings keeper-batsman has been very strong over the legside, particularly square leg and deep midwicket.
• Shikhar Dhawan averages 66.8 vs CSK since the start of IPL 2020.
• MS Dhoni vs PBKS: 20 innings, 593 runs, avg. 53.90, SR 151.12.
• Shivam Dube strikes at 140 between overs 12-16 in the IPL. Kumar Sangakkara told CricBlog that this is Dube’s best time to bat.

Brabourne Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

It has been two belting batting surfaces so far at Brabourne Stadium. In the first match, Delhi pulled off a heist to chase 178 vs MI, before Lucknow chased over 200 against CSK. With this being a night game, expect the ball to come onto the bat beautifully especially in the second innings.

Dew is likely. Another clear and warm evening is forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

• Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow
• Batsmen: Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa
• All-rounders: Moeen Ali
• Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Dwayne Bravo

Match Prediction

CSK’s bowling is under the spotlight. If they are required to bat first, it might be difficult for them to get a win. However, PBKS are capable of losing early wickets, so CSK’s best chance is to take early wickets.