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Chennai Super Kings are desperate to stop their downward trend in the Indian Premier League season 2024 on Sunday as they look to exact revenge on the Punjab Kings. Punjab Kings outplayed the reigning champions at Chepauk. The Super Kings have the task of stopping Punjab’s attempt to complete a historic double over the five-time champions at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. PBKS thrashed CSK by seven wickets three days ago.
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And there we go. We have the toss coming up for the reverse fixture here. Let’s see if CSK’s Ruturaj can break his toss jinx.
Chance to climb up the table for CSK
CSK have lost two of their last three home games as they travel to Dharamshala for matchday 53 of the IPL 2024. The team led by Ruturaj Gaikwad is ranked fifth in the IPL 2024 standings.
On the IPL 2024 points chart, CSK are two points behind Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are in fourth place. If CSK are able to stop PBKS‘s remarkable run against the Yellow Brigade, they can climb to the 4th spot courtesy of a better run rate.
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Can Gaikwad turn the toss tide?
When PBKS came to Chennai, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad lamented his dismal toss record. Nine times in ten games this season, CSK have lost the customary coin toss. Tushar Deshpande is available for selection but Mustafizur Rahaman and Deepak Chahar are not.
With consecutive victories, Punjab Kings, CSK’s fiercest rivals, have resurrected their hopes of making the playoffs. Punjab overpowered CSK to breach Chennai fortress five times in a row, becoming the second team to do so after Mumbai Indians.
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