IPL 2024 PBKS vs CSK: Match 53 Toss Update, Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Pick

PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the 53rd Match [AP Photos]

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be facing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 53rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on May 5th at 3:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 Predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

PBKS vs CSK Toss Update

Punjab Kings have won the toss and they will field first.

Punjab Kings Changes: Same Team.

Chennai Super Kings Changes: Mitchell Santner replaces Mustafizur Rahman.

PBKS vs CSK Head-to-head Stats

The Punjab Kings and the Chennai Super Kings have played 30 matches against each other. If the overall count is considered the Super Kings are slightly ahead with 16 wins, while PBKS have won 14. 

Chennai batted first in the latest clash between the two teams at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK posted 162/7 in their 20 overs as Ruturaj Gaikwad once again starred with the bat scoring 62 runs off 48 balls. 

Rilee Rossouw and Jonny Bairstow provided solidity to the chase for PBKS. The partnership between the duo ensured that Punjab went past the target in 17.5 overs losing only three wickets. 

Both CSK and PBKS are in desperate need of a win to stay in the race to the top four. While Punjab need to win all four of their games, CSK need three wins in four matches to stay in contention for a place in the playoffs. It promises to be an exciting clash as both teams will give it their all to pick up the points available. 

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PBKS vs CSK  Pitch Report 

The pitch at the Dharamsala Cricket Stadium is known for the pace and bounce that it provides. The new ball bowlers are expected to get a bit of help from the track. However, after the initial overs it will be a good batting wicket and the batters will enjoy playing their shots here. 

Fantasy Value From the Pitch Report

• New ball bowlers will be good picks from the bowlers category. 
• Batters who enjoy pace and bounce and look to play square of the wicket might get more success here. As for batting order, the middle-order batters would be the safer choices. 

PBKS vs CSK Fantasy Cricket Tips

Punjab Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

• Jonny Bairstow has looked in fine touch in the last couple of games. He will be one of the safest choices from the PBKS side. Along with Bairstow, you can also select Rilee Rossouw and Shashank Singh in your fantasy XIs. 
• Harshal Patel has been the highest wicket-taker for his team in the tournament. Even though he has bowled some expensive spells, the fact that he will give you points with his knack for picking wickets makes Harshal a safe pick. Besides Harshal, Kagiso Rabada could also be a good choice, especially on the Dharamsala wicket. 

Chennai Super Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

• Ruturaj Gaikwad has been the most consistent batter from the team and is also the highest run-scorer in the tournament. The CSK skipper will be the safest choice for the fantasy contests of the match. Besides Gaikwad, Dube has been amongst the runs throughout the tournament. He will also be a prime choice for the fantasy contests. 
• Mathisa Pathirana has been the best bowler from the CSK team. He is a must pick from the CSK bowling attack. Richard Gleeson might play in this game in absence of Mustafizur Rahman. He did a decent job with the ball in the previous game and could be an important pick for the game. 

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PBKS vs CSK Winner Prediction

The Punjab Kings have dominated the Chennai Super Kings in the last five meetings. The pace and bounce of the Dharamsala wicket might also suit the PBKS bowlers. Thus the Kings will have an advantage before that start of the match. 

PBKS vs CSK Top Player Picks

Shashank Singh is the highest run-scorer for PBKS in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Shashank Singh (PBKS)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 288 Runs in 10 Matches
• The real strength of the PBKS batting has been in the lower middle-order and Shashank Singh has been the leader of their efforts. He is the highest run scorer for his team and will be one of the safer choices for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Sam Curran (PBKS)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 178 Runs and 12 Wickets in 10 Matches
• The stand-in skipper of PBKS has made decent contributions with both the bat and the ball.  Sam Curran also bowls a couple of overs in the death increasing his chances to pick up wickets. Thus, Curran could be a good rewarding pick for the game. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 509 Runs in 10 Matches
• The CSK-skipper has been in a great form in IPL 2024, especially in the last four-five matches. He is looking in great rhythm with the bat and the momentum seems to be with him. Gaikwad should be a must pick for the game. 

Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 13 Wickets in 6 Matches
• The Sri Lankan pacer has been the most efficient amongst the CSK bowlers. Matheesha Pathirana has proved himself as a match-winner with his deadly spells in the death overs. He will be a prime choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

PBKS vs CSK Differential Picks

Rilee Rossouw (PBKS)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 79 Runs in 4 Matches
• The South African batter did not have a great start to the tournament. But in the last game Rilee Rossouw looked in a good touch and he will be looking to extend the momentum into this game. He could be a differential choice for you in the fantasy contests. 

Ravindra Jadeja needs to step up with his performance for CSK in the match [AP Photos]

Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 159 Runs and 5 Wickets in 10 Matches
• It has been an off season for Ravidnra Jadeja as per his standards. The Indian ace all-rounder is yet to make any game-changing contribution to the team's cause. But he as the ability to come up with a match winning display in any game and hence could be rewarding pick for the fantasy contests. 

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PBKS vs CSK Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the form of the players, a 1-5-2-3 or a 1-4-2-4 combination could be beneficial for the fantasy contests of the match. 

PBKS vs CSK Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Rilee Rossouw, Daryl Mitchell, Shashank Singh, Shivam Dube
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Richard Gleeson, Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Jonny Bairstow
Vice-captain: Shivam Dube

Punjab Kings: 6 Players; Chennai Super Kings: 5 Players

PBKS vs CSK Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Shashank Singh, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, Arshdeep Singh, Mitchell Santner

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: Sam Curran

Punjab Kings: 5 Players; Chennai Super Kings: 6 Players