This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for the 53rd game of the IPL 2021 between the Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings that is scheduled to take place on the 7th of October 2021.
The first qualified team Chennai Super Kings and fifth positioned Punjab Kings will take on each other in Dubai on Thursday. In the reverse contest during the first half of IPL 2021, Chennai Super Kings defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets at Mumbai.
Chennai Super Kings now lost two back to back contests after qualifying for the playoffs of IPL 2021. In their last contest against Delhi Capitals, CSK lost the game by 3 wickets. While batting first, Ambati Raydu played an important knock of 55 runs as Chennai posted a total of 136/5 on the board. From the bowling department, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur picked two wickets but failed to win the game against Delhi Capitals.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings lost their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 runs. While bowling first, Mohammad Shami picked three important wickets for Kings as they restricted opponents on 164. While chasing, Mayank Agrawal scored another half century(57), KL Rahul(39) also gave the best start but failed to chase the score for their team.
Match Details
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Pitch and Weather: It will be a typical Dubai surface where it will be slow and batsmen won’t find it that easy to score runs. Pacers might get some assistance with the new ball, while spinners also will be handy. The weather is likely to be sunny with the temperature touching to the late 30s even though it is a 2.00 PM start.
Date & Time: October 7, 2 PM Local time, 3.30 PM IST
Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings are unlikely to make any changes even though they lost their two games. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf Du Plessis, both are in superb form at the top. Robin Uththppa is likely to get one more game at number three. Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo are two all-rounders in the lower order for CSK. Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar are continuously taking wickets for CSK so there will be no change in bowling attack as well.
Punjab Kings are also likely to play with the same playing XI in this game. Nicholas Pooran has been horribly failed this season but in the absence of Chris Gayle, he is likely to play this game. Aiden Markram will be an important player in the middle order along with Shah Rukh Khan. In the bowling department, Mohammad Shami and Arshdeep Singh both are taking wickets for Punjab Kings.
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf Du Plessis, Robin Uththapa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, MS Dhoni(C & WK), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood
Punjab Kings
KL Rahul (c & wk), Mayank Agrawal, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Shah Rukh Khan, Moises Henriques, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammad Shami
Match Prediction
Chennai Super Kings are already qualified and also defeated Punjab Kings once in this season so they will start as favourites in this game.
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Fantasy Tips
Batsmen: Mayank Agarwal scored 429 runs in this season for Punjab Kings also scored half-century in the last game. Aiden Markram looked in good touch but failed to convert his starts into big knocks so he can be selected as second batsman. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ambati Rayudu, both inform batters can be picked for your fantasy team.
Wicket-Keepers: KL Rahul is the highest run-scorer in this ongoing season with 528 runs to his name. He is the only best option available from the wicket-keeping section in this game.
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja is the biggest match-winner for Chennai Super Kings in this season. Jadeja picked 2/28 in the last game against Delhi Capitals. Dwayne Bravo can be selected as second all-rounder in this game. He is taking wickets in slog overs for his team. Moises Henriques will be the third best all-rounder in this game.
Bowlers: Mohammad Shami is the fourth highest wicket-taker with 18 wickets to his name. Arshdeep Singh also picked 16 wickets in this season so he can be picked. Shardul Thakur will be the third bowler in this game for your fantasy team.
Captaincy Choices
Fantasy Team: KL Rahul(c), Mayank Agrawal, Ruturaj Gaikwad(vc), Ambati Rayudu, Aiden Markram, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Moises Henriques, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Shardul Thakur
Captain – KL Rahul
KL Rahul is the most consistent batsman in this season for Punjab Kings and also highest run-scorer in this IPL 2021. So, KL Rahul is the best player to captain in this game.
Vice-Captain – Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the second highest run-scorer in IPL 2021 and also most run scorer for Chennai Super Kings. So he can be picked as Vice-Captain in this game.