IPL 2024 PBKS vs CSK: Match 53 Dream11 Top Captain, Vice-Captain Picks And Player Stats

Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja will be crucial for their teams in the match [AP Photos]

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 53rd game 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 important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the players you can avoid as the C or VC in this game. 

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PBKS vs CSK Important Player Stats

PBKS vs CSK Toss Factor

The wicket at Dharamsala provides good pace and bounce. The toss has not affected the results much. However, given the nature of the wicket and the dimensions of the ground, the skippers will be inclined to field first on winning the toss. 

Scenario: If Punjab Kings win the toss

• Shashank Singh has been the best batter for the Punjab Kings in the tournament. He will be the safest choice from the side irrespective of the toss. If the Kings are batting first then Rilee Rossouw could be a decisive pick. 
• Amongst the bowlers Kagiso Rabada could be a decisive choice if the Punjab Kings are bowling first. Sam Curran and Arshdeep Singh could be a good pick if the home team is defending the target. 

Scenario: If Chennai Super Kings win the toss 

• The CSK-skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been the best batter for the team and he is a must pick for your fantasy XI if you are looking to play it safe. Barring Gaikwad, Shivam Dube could be a safe choice too for the fantasy contests. 
• Matheesha Pathirana has proved very effective and has emerged as the game-changer in the matches that he has played. If Richard Gleeson plays in this game, he could be a decisive choice given the conditions of the pitch. 

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PBKS vs CSK Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

Scenario: If Punjab Kings win the match

Jonny Bairstow (PBKS)

The English batter had a quite start to the tournament. But in the last two games, Jonny Bairstow has looked in good touch. He would be a safe choice as the C or VC for the game. 

Sam Curran (PBKS)

The English all-rounder has made decent contributions with the bat and the ball throughout the tournament. Selecting him as the C or VC for the game gives the opportunity to multiply your points in both innings. 

Scenario: If Chennai Super Kings win the match

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

The CSK skipper has been in brilliant form in the tournament. Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored significant runs in the last three or four matches and has the rhythm and momentum with him. He will be the safest choice as the C or VC for the game. 

Matheesha Pathirana needs to deliver with the ball for CSK [AP Photos]

Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)

The Sri Lankan pacer has been in lethal form and has changes games with the ball in the matches that he has played. Matheesha Pathirana is expected to play in this match, and if he does selecting him as the C or VC could be highly rewarding. 

PBKS vs CSK High Risk, High Rewards

Ashutosh Sharma could be a game changer for PBKS in the match [AP Photos]

Ashutosh Sharma (PBKS)

This young Indian batter has played a couple of impactful knocks in the tournament. But Ashutosh Sharma comes too low down the order and that makes him a risky choice as the C or VC for the game. 

Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)

The ace Indian all-rounder is having a rather quiet IPL season. Though Ravindra Jadeja has played a good knock and bowled a good spell, he has been no where close to his best in the tournament. But he has the ability to impact the game with both his trades and change the course of the game. Selecting Jadeja as the C or VC could be a risky but highly rewarding choice. 

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PBKS vs CSK Stay Aways

Deepak Chahar (CSK)

The Indian medium pacer has looked a bit out of rhythm in the tournament. Though Deepak Chahar has delivered a couple of wickets in his opening spells the impactful display is still missing from him. Given the current form it Deepak Chahar is a player you can avoid as the C or VC of the match. 

Jitesh Sharma (PBKS)

Though the Indian wicket keeper has played a good knock in the tournament he has not looked in a good touch with the bat. Jitesh Sharma does have the ability to be a game-changer for his team but his current form makes him a choice to avoid as the C or VC for the fantasy contests of the match.