Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be hosting Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match number 49 of IPL 2024 at M.A Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk Stadium on 1st May. After losing back-to-back matches against Lucknow Supergiants, CSK are finally back on their winning track with a convincing 78-run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk on Sunday. With this win, defending champions have now jumped to the third spot in the points table with five wins from nine matches and another victory against PBKS will take them closer to the playoffs.
Talking about PBKS, they are coming after scripting history as they successfully chased the target of 262 runs in their last match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Friday. After losing four consecutive matches at their home ground in Mullanpur, PBKS finally got back on their winning track after achieving the highest successful chase in IPL history. Now they will be facing the mighty CSK at their home ground. However, the last time CSK hosted at Chepauk in IPL 2023, PBKS pulled off a thrilling 201-chase on a last-ball thriller. Now, they will be looking to repeat it again and take down CSK at Chepauk.
Before that, let’s have a look at CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2024.
CHE vs PBKS Head-to-Head in IPL
Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings have faced each other 28 times in the IPL, with CSK taking a lead with 15 wins, while PBKS come out victorious on 13 occasions. The first-ever match between both teams was played at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on 19th April, 2008. CSK won that game by 33 runs, putting their highest-ever total in the IPL. Batting first, Michael Hussey scored an unbeaten 116 runs off 54 balls smashing eight fours and nine sixes as CSK posted a mammoth 240/5 in their 20 overs. In reply, James Hopes (71 off 33) and Kumar Sangakkara (54 off 33) also come up with half-centuries but couldn’t take their team down the line as PBKS could only score 207 runs losing four wickets in 20 overs.
Matches | CSK won | PBKS won | Tie | NR |
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28 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head at M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Talking about their head-to-head records at CSK’s home ground, Chennai Super Kings have Punjab Kings seven times at M.A Chidambaram Stadium. Out of these seven matches CSK have won four, and PBKS have won three against them at their home ground. Both teams first met at this ground on 10th May, 2008, where CSK defeated PBKS by 18 runs. Batting first CSK posted 181 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs, with Subramaniam Badrinath top scoring with 64 runs off 47 balls, and skipper MS Dhoni remaining unbeaten on 60 runs off 43 balls. In reply, Shaun Marsh top scored for Punjab with 58 runs off 38 balls, and Irfan Pathan came up with a quickfire 40 runs off 18 balls, but Lakshmipathy Balaji shone with the ball with the figures of 5/24 as CSK restricted PBKS for 163/9 in 20 overs.
Matches | CSK won | PBKS won | Tie | NR |
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7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
M.A Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is known for its support for both bowlers and batters where the ball the pitch usually slows down a bit as the game progresses. However, the pitch has also provided support for the batters on many occasions, where we have witnessed high-scoring encounters between both sides.
M.A Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records
The MA Chidambaram has hosted a total of 81 games in the IPL so far. Out of these 81 games, 48 have been won by the team batting first, while the teams have won by chasing 33 times at Chepauk. The first-ever IPL match on this ground was played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on 23rd April, 2008. CSK won that high-scoring encounter by 6 runs powered by the half-centuries Matthew Hayden and Suresh Raina.
City | Chennai | ||
Country | India | ||
Also or previously Known as | Chepauk Stadium, Madras Cricket Club Ground | ||
First Match | 23/04/2008 | ||
Last T20 Match | 28/04/2024 | ||
Matches Played | 81 | ||
Matches Won Batting First | 48 (59.26%) | ||
Matches Won Batting Second | 33 (40.74%) | ||
Matches Won Winning Toss | 41 (50.62%) | ||
Matches Won Losing Toss | 40 (49.38%) | ||
Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
Highest Individual Innings | 127 | M Vijay (Chennai Super Kings) | 03/04/2010 v Rajasthan Royals |
Best Bowling | 5/5 | A Madhwal (Mumbai Indians) | 24/05/2023 v Lucknow Super Giants |
Highest Team Innings | 246/5 (Chennai Super Kings) | 03/04/2010 v Rajasthan Royals | |
Lowest Team Innings | 70 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 23/03/2019 v Chennai Super Kings | |
Highest Run Chase Achieved | 201/6 (Punjab Kings) | 30/04/2023 v Chennai Super Kings | |
Average Runs per Wicket | 26.28 | ||
Average Runs per Over | 8.04 | ||
Average Score Batting First | 164.69 |
Key Players from both teams
CSK- X factors
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in great form in the last two games, scoring a century against Lucknow Supergiants and getting out on 98 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He will be looking to score another big knock in the upcoming match against PBKS. Apart from him Daryl Mitchell also looked in good touch in the last match, while Shivam Dube has been an consistent scorer for CSK this year. In the bowling line up Tushar Deshpande has been impressive with his bowling in the last match against SRH taking 4 scalps. Apart from him, Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman have been constant performers for CSK this year.
PBKS- X factors
Jonny Bairstow is back in form with a match-winning hundred in a record-run chase against KKR in the last match. Apart from him, Prabhsimran Singh was also impressive in the last game and Shashank Singh again proved himself to be a match-winner for PBKS. In the bowling line up, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Kagiso Rabada are the players to watch out for