Time: 3 Apr, 7.30 PM IST
Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Brabourne Stadium Pitch Report for Chennai Vs Punjab Match
Runs, runs, and only runs: this has been the story at the CCI. It’s been a hard toil for the bowlers as batters have made merry. Another potential run feast awaits us all.
Probable Chennai & Punjab Squads for the Match
Probable XI for Chennai: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (c), Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwayne Bravo, Dwaine Pretorius, Tushar Deshpande, Chris Jordan
Probable XI for Punjab: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Odean Smith/Jonny Bairstow, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Raj Bawa/Prabhsimran Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar
Fantasy Team for Chennai vs Punjab Match
We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Power Players for Chennai vs Punjab Match
With two consecutive cameos (31 and 43), Bhanuka Rajapaksa has proved that he belongs to the big stage. It will be interesting to see if he continues to keep wickets once Jonny Bairstow takes the field.
Sweet is the apt word to describe Robin Uthappa’s batting this season. The opener has scored 78 sublime runs, making a difference in fantasy league standings.
Smart Picks for Chennai vs Punjab Match
Although Punjab were trounced by Kolkata, Rahul Chahar kept things tight with his spell of 4-1-13-2. He had also picked a wicket in the match against Bangalore.
Punjab’s bowling has been bolstered by the presence of Kagiso Rabada. The South African pacer is capable of getting wickets with both new and old ball.
As Chennai bowlers kept leaking runs against Lucknow, Dwaine Pretorius held his own by finishing with figures of 2 for 31. He can also be a useful batter down the order.
Two failures on the bounce shouldn’t shatter Ruturaj’s Gaikwad’s confidence, especially after what he did in 2021. That said, Chennai will need runs from their steady opener.
Regardless of what’s said or written, MS Dhoni has provided the required impetus for Chennai (50* & 16*). On the wicketkeeping front too, he is second to none! He remains a huge favourite in fantasy leagues.
Much of Chennai’s fortunes will depend on how their marquee all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, and Dwayne Bravo go about their business. Not only are they match-winners with both bat and ball but the trio can also change the standings of the fantasy cricket leaderboard in a matter of few overs.
After a disastrous batting performance, Punjab will need their celebrated openers Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal to get back amongst the runs. On their day, these two are capable of running away with the game.
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Chennai vs Punjab Match Preview
Both sides have met 26 times in the tournament, out of which Chennai have won 16 and Punjab 10. That said, the four-time winners have lost both their games and will be keen on getting back to winning ways. On the other hand, Punjab too will be looking for a swift recovery after their big loss to Kolkata.
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