Today’s IPL Match (05 May) - PBKS vs CSK: Team Squad, Match Time, Where to Watch Live and Stadium
Which teams are playing today in IPL: Today's IPL match (05 May) features the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Punjab Kings (PBKS). The match, number 53 of the season, will take place at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, Dharamshala, starting at 3:30 PM IST. It will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and can be streamed live on JioCinema. For more details on team squads, match time, and where to watch, read on!
Today IPL Match 2024: The afternoon match for today's IPL 2024 is between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the scenic Dharamsala stadium. It starts at 3:30 PM IST. Both teams are vying for crucial points in the league standings, with CSK needing to bounce back from recent losses and PBKS aiming to solidify their playoff position.
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IPL Match Today Between PBKS vs CSK, Match Number 53
The high-stakes battle for playoff spots continues in the IPL as Punjab Kings (PBKS) clash with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 53. Both teams are desperate for a win to stay in contention.
This promises to be a thrilling encounter, especially considering PBKS' recent dominance over CSK.
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PBKS vs CSK Match Head to Head
PBKS vs CSK have played a total of 29 matches, check below their head-to-head stats:
| Chennai | vs | Punjab |
| 29 | Matches Played | 29 |
| 15 | Won | 14 |
| 240 | Highest Score | 231 |
| 0 | No Result | 0 |
| 120 | Lowest Score | 92 |
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Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report:
Dharamsala's pitch is known to favour fast bowlers, making it difficult for both PBKS and CSK to predict the exact conditions. This uncertainty might lead both teams to start cautiously, opting for a more conservative approach in the initial stages of their innings. Historically, teams batting first at this ground have only managed an average score of 137 in T20Is, further emphasising the potential challenges ahead.
PBKS and CSK Batsman, Bowlers and All Rounders
Here is the Squad composition of PBKS:
| Wicketkeepers | JONNY BAIRSTOW, PRABHSIMRAN SINGH, JITESH SHARMA. |
| Batters | SHIKHAR DHAWAN, HARPREET BHATIA, RILEE ROSSOUW, SHASHANK SINGH. |
| Allrounders | LIAM LIVINGSTONE, ATHARVA TAIDE, RISHI DHAWAN, SAM CURRAN, SIKANDAR RAZA, SHIVAM SINGH, CHRIS WOAKES, ASHUTOSH SHARMA, VISHWANATH SINGH, TANAY THYAGARAJAN, HARSHAL PATEL. |
| Bowlers | HARPREET BRAR, ARSHDEEP SINGH, KAGISO RABADA, NATHAN ELLIS, RAHUL CHAHAR, VIDHWATH KAVERAPPA, PRINCE CHOUDHARY. |
Here is the Squad composition of CSK:
| Wicketkeepers | MS DHONI, DEVON CONWAY, AVANISH RAO ARAVELLY. |
| Batters | RUTURAJ GAIKWAD, SHAIK RASHEED, AJINKYA RAHANE, SAMEER RIZVI.. |
| Allrounders | MOEEN ALI, SHIVAM DUBE, RAJVARDHAN HANGARGEKAR, RAVINDRA JADEJA, MITCHELL SANTNER, AJAY MANDAL, NISHANT SINDHU, RACHIN RAVINDRA, DARYL MITCHELL, SHARDUL THAKUR. |
| Bowlers | DEEPAK CHAHAR, TUSHAR DESHPANDE, MATHEESHA PATHIRANA, SIMARJEET SINGH, PRASHANT SOLANKI, MAHEESH THEEKSHANA, MUSTAFIZUR RAHMAN, MUKESH CHOUDHARY. |
PBKS vs CSK Match Time Today and Where to Watch for Live Streaming and Scores
Here are the complete details:
| Match Number | 53 |
| Date | 05 May 2024, Sunday |
| Stadium | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Stream | JioCinema |
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