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Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL Tips - Yellow flags likely to reign

By Sridhar Bhamidi

29 Apr 2023

Sridhar Bhamidi 29 Apr 2023

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Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL match predictions to be played in Chennai on Sunday, April 30 at 3:30pm IST
Chennai Super Kings have won 5 of their last 7 IPL matches
Punjab Kings have lost 4 of their last 6 IPL matches
Chennai Super Kings have won their last 3 IPL matches against Punjab Kings at this venue
Can Chennai continue their home dominance and stay closer to the top of the table in IPL 2023?

Can Chennai bounce back with a win at home? (Getty Images)

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL

Chennai Super Kings will look to stay closer to the top of the points table when they host Punjab Kings this weekend. This IPL 2023 match #41 will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday from 3:30pm IST.

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL
Head to Head
Chennai Super Kings Form
Chennai Super Kings Team News
Punjab Kings Form
Punjab Kings Team News

Punjab will have a quick turnaround after they were annihilated by Lucknow on Friday and they face a tougher opponent. Playing at this venue hasn’t been easy for them in the past and that could count against them. I am backing Chennai Super Kings to win this match.

Chennai Super Kings have won their last 3 matches here against Punjab Kings (IPL)
Chennai Super Kings have won 5 of their last 7 matches (IPL)
Chennai Super Kings have struck the most 6s in 6 of their last 8 matches (IPL)
Punjab Kings have lost 4 of their last 6 matches (IPL)
Punjab Kings have posted the highest opening partnership in just 1 of their last 6 matches (IPL)
Devon Conway has top-scored for Chennai Super Kings in 3 of their last 5 matches (IPL)

Head to Head

There have been 27 matches between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in the IPL. Of these, there have been 15 wins for Chennai and 12 wins for Punjab. Yet, Punjab have won their last three matches against Chennai.

Last season saw these sides play each other twice with the Punjab Kings side winning both the matches. They won by 54 runs in the first match while winning the second by 11 runs.

Chennai Super Kings Form

Before the matches on Sunday, Chennai Super Kings are 4th with 10 points and have won three of their last four although losing the last by 32 runs to Rajasthan Royals.

Chennai have been mounting their batting charge from the top with Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad both aggregating 300+ runs this season. With the ball, Tushar Deshpande has been the surprise pick with 14 wickets.

Barring the blip against Punjab, Chennai have been doing well with most bases covered. It could come down to how well their top-order performs on the day.

Chennai Super Kings Team News

Ben Stokes’ injury management remains the only issue within the Chennai camp, although they look fairly settled with respect to their team composition.

Punjab Kings Form

Punjab Kings have eight points from eight matches and are stuck in the midtable. They have lost to Lucknow by 56 runs and were defeated in four of their last six matches.

Captain Shikhar Dhawan has been their best bet with the bat scoring 234 runs so far, although he returned after missing three matches. Bowling has been all about Arshdeep Singh with 14 wickets while the next best is Nathan Ellis with seven.

The visitors haven’t really performed with the bat other than Dhawan and that remains a problem concern for them.

Punjab Kings Team News

Gurnoor Brar didn’t have a great debut and his place could be under threat. Kagiso Rabada didn’t quite have an impact while Nathan Ellis’ variations may be useful on this track.

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What time does Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL start?

This Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL match is being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 3:30pm IST on Sunday, April 30.

Verdict

Chennai Super Kings may have lost their last match but have been impressive with their performances so far. The conditions at Chepauk gives them an added advantage and makes them favourite to win over Punjab, who have been struggling for consistency. I am backing Chennai Super Kings to win.