IPL 2024 – Match 49, CSK vs PBKS: Top 3 Players You Can Pick In Your Dream11 Fantasy Team As Captain & Vice-Captain

The 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will witness hosts Chennai Super Kings going head-to-head against visitors Punjab Kings on May 1st, Wednesday at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

Chennai Super Kings have moved up to the third position in the points table with an excellent NRR after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 78 runs in their most recent IPL match.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have chased the highest total in IPL history, scoring 262 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders, demonstrating their ability to recover from any situation. In a tumultuous season in which the team won three of nine games, the Punjab Kings uncovered some amazing talents.

Despite the win, PBKS find themselves eighth on the points table. The points table cannot reflect how PBKS has played and fought as a team this season. They are currently ranked 8th in the points table.

Playing back-to-back games against CSK will be their true test and a challenging journey to their ultimate dream. It will be intriguing to see if their hitters can maintain consistency against CSK, who will be playing under quite different conditions.

Punt Players for CSK vs PBKS Match

• Ajinkya Rahane (CSK)
• Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)

MA Chidambaram Stadium Analysis

In IPL 2024, five games have been played so far at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and the average first innings score is 182. Three games have been won by chasing teams, while two have been won by the team batting first. Captains prefer bowling first here. Only LSG has breached the Chennai Fortress as of now.

CSK vs PBKS: Top Three Players You Can pick in your Fantasy Team

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has walked the talk and has been playing like a true warrior in these conditions. Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 447 runs in 9 games and is expected to continue the consistent form.

Shashank Singh

Shashank Singh was a key player in the miraculous run chase, scoring 68* off 80 balls with a jaw-dropping strike rate of 242.86. Shashank Singh is Punjab’s pillar if they are eyeing a playoff spot.

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow finally announced his comeback with an incredible century after a long slump. Jonny Bairstow can change the fortunes of PBKS with his consistent opening scores, and PBKS would want his best for the rest of the games.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shashank Singh are ideal choices for captaincy and vice-captaincy.

Differential Picks for CSK vs PBKS

• Daryl Mitchell (CSK)
• Harpreet Brar (PBKS)
• Ashutosh Sharma (PBKS)