IPL 2024 – Match 49: CSK vs PBKS Pitch Report of MA Chidambaram Stadium With Stats and Records
Chennai only lost one match at their home ground in IPL 2024 so far.
In Match 49 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 1, 2024, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Ruturaj Gaikwad & Co. secured a commanding victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous match, winning by a significant margin of 78 runs. With this win, the Yellove Army has claimed the 3rd position in the points table, having won 5 out of 9 matches in the tournament so far.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings will be entering this match with confidence, having defeated KKR in their last fixture at the Eden Gardens by 8 wickets. With 3 wins out of 9 matches, Punjab currently holds the 8th position in the IPL points table. They will be aiming for a crucial win against Chennai Super Kings to earn two points and strengthen their position for the playoffs.
With this much-anticipated match on the horizon, let’s take a look at how the pitch at the Chepauk Stadium is expected to behave throughout the game.
CSK vs PBKS: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Chepauk is renowned for being a dry track, providing spinners with ample assistance due to its tendency to offer turn and bounce. Fast bowlers capable of employing various variations can also extract maximum benefit from this surface. Batters often encounter difficulties while batting on this pitch as it favours bowlers who can effectively bowl cutters.
Both teams will aim to win the toss and bowl first as there was a lot of dew in the last match of CSK against SRH, and both of the teams will look to capitalize on the wet pitch conditions.
However, Punjab Kings, having recently pulled off the highest chase ever in a T20 contest, wouldn’t mind chasing if they lose the toss.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Stats:
- Matches Played: 81
- Matches won batting first: 48
- Matches won batting second: 33
- Avg 1st Inning Score: 163
- Highest Team Total: 246
- Highest Total Chased: 201
CSK’s Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Matches Played: 69
- Won: 49
- Lost: 19
- Won Batting First: 41
- Won Chasing: 8
PBKS Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Matches Played: 9
- Won: 4
- Lost: 5
- Won Batting First: 2
- Won Chasing: 2
CSK vs PBKS Key Stats
- These two teams have faced each other 28 times to date, with Chennai Super Kings winning 15 matches and Punjab Kings winning 13.
- It’s worth noting that Punjab Kings have clinched victory in four out of the five matches they’ve played against CSK in the IPL.
- Former CSK vice-captain has scored 713 runs against PBKS, which is the most by any CSK batsman.
