CSK vs PBKS | CSK Remain Unchanged as Dhoni and Co. Set to Bat First
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CSK set to bat first [AP Photos]
The big battle is about to commence at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The home side, Chennai Super Kings will collide against the Punjab Kings on a Saturday afternoon.
A crucial game in terms of points table. After a loss against Rajasthan, CSK are at the fourth position in the points table and will be looking to get back to the winning ways. PBKS also suffered a drubbing at the hands of LSG and will look to get things right against a formidable foe.
Who won the toss?
CSK won the toss and MS Dhoni decided to bat first on a hot afternoon in Chennai.
At the toss time, Dhoni was clear that he wanted to bat first, considering the fact that Chennai weather is hot and he didn’t want to expose the bowlers under the sun.
Dhoni understands the importance of this game and has gone with the same team that started out against the Rajasthan Royals. Ben Stokes is still injured and there is no timeline on his return.
PBKS skipper, Shikhar Dhawan also wanted to bat first, and believes the dry Chepauk wicket will help the spinners as the game progresses.
PBKS have included Harpreet Brar in the playing XI, and the core remains the same.
Impact Players
CSK: Akash Singh, Dwaine Pretorius, Shaik Rasheed, Subhranshu Senapati, Rajvardhan Hangargekar
PBKS: Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short, Mohit Rathee, Rishi Dhawan, Shivam Singh
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