CSK vs PBKS: 4 Player Battles To Watch Out For

Debashis Sarangi

image-lh27miijCSK will take on PBKS on Sunday [Source: IPLT20.com]

On Sunday afternoon, Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Punjab Kings in the 41st match of the Indian Premier League 2023. Both teams comprise some outright match-winners, so we expect a fascinating clash in at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai.

Meanwhile, there are some on-field rivalries which can determine the outcome of the game. Let's analyse and list such four player battles to watch out for in this face-off. 


Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Arshdeep Singh

image-lh27nn9qRuturaj Gaikwad in action [Source: AP]

Ace Punjab Kings' seamer Arshdeep Singh had a forgettable outing last time, conceding 54 runs against Lucknow Super Giants in his four-over spell. However, the promising left-arm speedster has an upper hand over the CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, dismissing him twice in the IPL. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Arshdeep Singh (in IPL): 13 balls, 7 runs, 2 dismissals


Shikhar Dhawan vs Moeen Ali

image-lh27onmoShikhar Dhawan has been Punjab's mainstay with the bat [Source: AP]

Shikhar Dhawan has been a mainstay for Punjab Kings since joining them. The stylish southpaw is in scintillating form, amassing 234 runs at a superb average of 78 and a blisetring strike rate of 145.34. 

However, Dhawan has repeatedly struggled against right-arm off-spinners, which is why CSK captain MS Dhoni might bring Moeen Ali a bit earlier to neutralise him. Moeen has also dismissed him twice in ODIs. 


Shivam Dube vs Kagiso Rabada

image-lh27pp9oShivam Dube is in sublime form [Source: AP]

Shivam Dube has showcased his amazing hard-hitting skills in the IPL this season, emerging as CSK's go-to man to accelerate in the middle overs. However, Kagiso Rabada has been a nightmare for the swashbuckling southpaw and could prevent him from scoring big in this match. 

Shivam Dube vs Kagiso Rabada: 19 balls, 23 runs, 2 dismissals


Liam Livingstone vs Ravindra Jadeja

Dynamic English batter Liam Livingstone hasn't been at his best in the IPL 2023, managing only 35 runs at a miserable average of 11.67 in three appearances. To make matters worse, he will be up against CSK's in-form spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who has kept him quiet in T20s so far. 

Liam Livingstone vs Ravindra Jadeja (in T20s): 11 balls, 13 runs, 1 dismissal