IPL 2024: Match 49, CSK vs PBKS Live: CSK vs PBKS Live Updates, Commentary, News, and More

World record chase holder Punjab Kings (PBKS) will square off against mighty Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 49 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Notably, the electrifying game will take place on Wednesday, May 1, at the renowned MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Speaking of the respective team standings in the mega cricket carnival, host Chennai are currently placed in the Third position while the visitors Punjab are reeling at the ninth spot. So far both teams have featured in Nine games out of which CSK have won five games while PBKS have tasted victory only in three matches.

When it comes to recent outings, after a few setbacks, the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side bounced back quite convincingly against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as they trumped them by 78 runs at Chepauk. While the skipper led from the front with the bat by scoring 98 runs, all rounder Daryl Mitchell provided stability with his vital 52-run knock. Besides, the Chennai crowd will hope to see their beloved adopted son aka MS Dhoni walk into his familiar territory to provide the finishing fireworks. However, the crowd will hope to see 'Thala' come up the order and take matters into his hands en route to another blazing knock off the legend's bat.

Punjab Kings outclassed Kolkata Knight Riders with a mind-boggling world record chase of 262 runs at Eden Gardens. For batting heroics Jonny Bairstow's century (108) followed by Shashank Singh's (98) sublime batting run sealed the game for PBKS. Hence, it will be interesting to see whether after Lucknow Super Giants, will Punjab Kings be able to weave their magic and breach into Chennai's fortress in the upcoming IPL 2024 clash.

Probable Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings

Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni (WK), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana

Impact Player: Shardul Thakur

Punjab Kings

Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada

Impact Player: Arshdeep Singh