IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS IPL Highlights: Clinical Punjab Kings outclass Chennai Super Kings with 7-wicket win

IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Shivam Dube is the second leading run-scorer for the defending champions in the ongoing IPL, made the cut to the 15-member Indian squad for the T20 global showpiece in the USA and West Indies beginning on June 1. "He is a lot more complete in terms of what he is trying to do, understanding his game, and that comes from experience," Fleming said ahead of their match against Punjab Kings. "We have worked hard on areas he wasn't so strong, but also continuing to develop his strength. So, if that form continues, he is going to be an impactful player for India (at the World Cup)."

IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings have faced each other 28 times in IPL history so far, out of which the former have won 15 games while the latter have won 13 matches. Over the past few years, the Punjab Kings have maintained a good record against Chennai and will hope to replicate the same on Wednesday.

SINCE 2021 

CSK - 1 

PBKS - 4

IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Chennai have a formidable batting line-up, including the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Rachin Ravindra, who have been in good form. On being asked about the Punjab Kings' plans against the opposition, Langeveldt kept the cards close to his chest. "I will not reveal much. But we have plans for each individual. Everyone has strengths, and everyone has weaknesses. We have had meetings to discuss the same for each batter individually," he signed off

IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: CSK have a potent spin attack with Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali and Maheesh Theekshana getting the job done in the spin department. They have kept things tight in the middle order.

Most economical spin units in IPL 2024 

CSK - 7.5 

LSG - 8.1 

PBKS - 8.3

IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh got their mojo back in the last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The opening pair fired up in the mega clash against Kolkata Knight Riders during the record run-chase. But they need to continue the momentum to improve their numbers at the top.

Lowest Batting AVG of Top 5 in IPL 2024 

Punjab Kings - 24.4 

Gujarat Titans - 27.4 

Lucknow Super Giants - 30.7

IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS IPL Live Score, Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad also has an underwhelming record against Arshdeep Singh. The CSK opener has been in incredible form this season with a century and a 98-run knock in the last two matches. Meanwhile, he will face a tough challenge against PBKS.

GAIKWAD vs ARSHDEEP - KEY BATTLE IN THE PP All IPL matches

 Innings - 4 

Balls - 23 

Runs - 20 

Dismissals - 2 

SR - 86.9

IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad will be under a bit of pressure after missing out on the T20 World Cup squad. The CSK captain also has a match-up with Punjab leading pacer Kagiso Rabada, who will try to get the better of him.

GAIKWAD vs RABADA in T20s:

 Innings - 9 

Dismissals - 3 

BF - 48 

Runs - 56 

SR - 116.7

IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Shivam Dube will be rising high on confidence after getting picked in the T20 World Cup squad. The lanky left-hander has been in explosive form this IPL. He has pulverised the opposition bowlers while coming as an Impact Sub. While Dube has always been a spin-basher, the left-hander has now added another angle to his batting with his effective tackling of pacers.

SHIVAM DUBE SR IN 2024:

Vs spin - 173.7

Vs pace - 172.1

IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Shashank Singh has turned out to be the trump card for Punjab Kings this season. He has been in some incredible form and scoring runs at an average of 65.75 with an astonishing strike rate of 182.64. The hard-hitting batter has already slammed 18 sixes and won a couple of matches for his side and took the game closer on several occasions.

IPL 2024, CSK vs PBKS IPL Live Score: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: PBKS’ bowling department looks a bit shaky despite having experienced campaigners such as Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Sam Curran in their ranks. The visitors will also require a much-improved effort from their spinners -- Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar – as they have scalped just seven wickets among them this season.