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CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report IPL 2023 Match 41 | CHE vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today | Chepauk Pitch Report

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be facing Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the first game on Sunday (April 30). Both teams lost their last match and will look to rectify their mistakes now in a game that is especially important for PBKS in the playoffs’ race.

CSK were defeated by Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Jaipur two nights ago. They were outplayed in all the departments. MS Dhoni would want a better show from their bowlers, particularly in the powerplay overs.

Meanwhile, PBKS were handed a 56-run defeat by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Friday (April 28). The LSG batters belted them all over the park and registered the second-highest IPL total (257). While the Punjab batters did try in the second innings, the target was too big to chase, eventually falling short by 56 runs despite scoring a massive 201 themselves.

Match Details

• Location: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.
• Time: 3:30 pm (IST).
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IPL 2023 Match 41: CSK vs PBKS Possible XIs

Despite losing the last game, Chennai Super Kings are likely to stick with the same XI.

Chennai Super Kings (possible Impact Player substitute in bold italic): 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2. Devon Conway (OS), 3. Ajinkya Rahane, 4. Shivam Dube, 5. Moeen Ali (OS), 6. Ambati Rayudu, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. MS Dhoni (c & wk), 9. Matheesha Pathirana (OS), 10. Tushar Deshpande, 11. Maheesh Theeshana (OS), 12. Akash Singh

Punjab Kings might also retain the same team.

Punjab Kings (possible Impact Player substitute in bold italic): 1. Shikhar Dhawan (c), 2. Prabhsimran Singh, 3. Atharva Taide, 4. Sikandar Raza (OS), 5. Liam Livingstone (OS), 6. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 7. Sam Curran (OS), 8. Shahrukh Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada (OS), 10. Rahul Chahar, 11. Arshdeep Singh, 12. Gurnoor Brar

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Chennai Super Kings:

• Devon Conway has been in superb form with the bat this year. In the eight innings, Conway has 322 runs at an average of 46 and a strike rate of 137.02 in IPL 2023. This includes four fifties.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad has provided good support to Conway at the top. In the eight innings, Gaikwad has 317 runs at a 45.28 average and a 149.52 strike rate this season.
• Ajinkya Rahane has performed amazingly well this season. Overall, Rahane has 467 runs at an average of 31.13 and a strike rate of 114.46 against Punjab Kings in the league. He has also made three fifties, with the highest score of 98.
• Moeen Ali is a must-pick in the home games of the Chennai Super Kings. In the three matches, Moeen has five wickets at a sensational strike rate of 9.60 in Chennai this year. His batting will also fetch a few points.
• Ravindra Jadeja will also enjoy bowling at Chepauk. He has also snared five wickets at a strike rate of 10.80 here this season. He is also a more than decent batter.
• Tushar Deshpande is the leading wicket-taker (14) for Chennai Super Kings this season. If the surface is on the slower side, he can again trouble the batters with changes of pace.

Punjab Kings:

• Shikhar Dhawan has 1,029 runs at a fantastic average of 44.73 and a strike rate of 130.74 against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. The PBKS skipper has also made eight fifties and a century against the four-time IPL champions.
• Liam Livingstone hasn’t done anything significant for PBKS this season. However, he scored 60 runs off 32 balls and then 19 runs in just seven balls in the two games against CSK last season. His bowling could also be useful on the Chennai track.
• Sikandar Raza has done reasonably well in his debut IPL season. His spin bowling can be lethal at Chepauk. Moreover, Raza is more than capable with the willow as well.
• Sam Curran would like to perform against his former IPL franchise. So far, Curran has scored 163 runs and taken six wickets this season. His cutters can be lethal on a sluggish track, given it’s a day game.
• Arshdeep Singh has five wickets at a strike rate of 14.40 and an economy rate of 6.50 against CSK in the IPL. Expect him to add more to his tally today.
• Arshdeep has a great record against both CSK openers. He has dismissed Conway three times in 11 balls (23 runs) and Gaikwad twice in 24 balls (23 runs).

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 27, CSK 15, PBKS 12.
• Shikhar Dhawan vs Ravindra Jadeja in the IPL: 119 runs, 81 balls, 146.91 SR & 1 dismissal. Dhawan has the upper hand against Jadeja.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Kagiso Rabada in the T20s:: 56 runs, 47 balls, 119.14 SR & 3 dismissals.
• MS Dhoni vs Rahul Chahar in the IPL: 17 runs, 30 balls, 56.66 SR & 2 dismissals.
• Shivam Dube needs 76 more runs to complete 1,000 IPL runs.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Chepauk in the last three years is 160. The teams batting first have won 53.85% of the matches in this duration.

The temperatures are expected to be around 32°C, with slightly cloudy weather. It is tempting to bat first given it’s a day game with spin likely to play a key role.

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IPL 2023 Match 41: CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction 30 April 2023

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.

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IPL 2023 Match 41: CSK vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who will win?

Chennai Super Kings are very strong at their home ground. Their spin attack is also superior to Punjab Kings. Expect CSK to win the game.

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