Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XI Of Both Teams

The 53rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will witness Punjab Kings (PBKS) taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday, May 5. Punjab Kings have won four out of their 10 games so far, placing them seventh in the IPL 2024 standings with eight points. On the contrary, Chennai Super Kings currently occupy the fifth position on the points table. They have amassed 10 points, securing victory in five out of their 10 matches.

As both teams strive to break into the top four, let's examine the predicted XIs in anticipation of an exciting showdown.

PBKS Predicted XI

Prabhsimran Singh

Prabhsimran Singh will open the innings for PBKS in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan. Singh eventually found his form in IPL 2024 and has scored 221 runs in 10 matches. With a fifty-plus score and strike rate of 161.31 to his name, the right-hander will aim to guide his team to a brisk start on Sunday.

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow's recent batting performances have been remarkable. Sporting an impressive average of 35.71 and a strike rate of 165.56, he has amassed 250 runs in eight matches. The English wicketkeeper-batter has even notched a century in IPL 2024 and is determined to challenge CSK's bowlers on their home turf.

Rilee Rossouw

Rilee Rossouw didn't have an ideal beginning to his IPL 2024 journey, but he has steadily regained his form. In four matches, Rossouw has accumulated 79 runs, highlighted by a rapid 43-run cameo in the previous encounter against CSK. Having scored at a strike rate of 161.22, the South African international will be determined to make a significant impact against the same opponents in the upcoming fixture on Sunday.

Shashank Singh

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