CSK vs PBKS Live Score Updates, IPL 2023: CSK Skipper MS Dhoni Wins Toss, Opts To Bat Against PBKS

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: PBKS’ Playing XI

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Atharva Taide, Shikhar Dhawan(c), Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: CSK’s Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: Here’s what Shikhar Dhawan said at the toss

“We would have loved to bat first. It is a day game and a dry wicket. A new and a new beginning. We keep on learning from past games. Try to get better. Keep the fighting spirit on. Last match, I tried something but clearly it didn’t work. The core is intact. Will go with positive mindset. Harpreet is the only change.”

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: Here’s what MS Dhoni said at the toss

“We will bat first. Looks like a decent wicket. When you play a day game, the heat is a factor. The fast bowlers can get some rest. In the day game, few players are too early. It is important to be intelligent. Not to be exposed a lot under the sun. IPL is a longish tournament. There will be games which won’t go your way. You have to accept the learnings. It is the same team.”

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: CSK win toss, opt to bat

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and opted to bat against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2023 match. 

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: PBKS’ Predicted XI

Here’s what we think could be Punjab Kings’ Playing XI against Chennai Super Kings. Read here. 

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: CSK’s Predicted XI

Here’s what we think could be Chennai Super Kings’ Playing XI against Punjab Kings. Read here. 

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: Focus on Rahul Chahar

Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar’s spell in the middle overs would also be crucial on a Chennai track which is usually slow and low.

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: Strong pace attack of PBKS

Pacers Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada, who were taken to the cleaners by LSG batters, will have to regroup quickly.

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: Sam Curran key for PBKS

Sam Curran led the way against Mumbai Indians and his contribution with both bat and ball holds the key for the team.

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: Strong batting order

The top-order comprising Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh and Atharva Taide needs to get going while Liam Livingstone is yet to come into his own and get a big score.

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: PBKS’ struggle for consistency

Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency and the return of skipper Shikhar Dhawan did not help the team’s cause on Friday. Up against a daunting target, the PBKS batters scored at a decent pace and did their best to reach 200 but couldn’t take the side over the line. They will have their task cut out against the spin-heavy CSK.

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: Absence of Ben Stokes

CSK is not a team which makes too many changes and it is likely that England’s Test captain Ben Stokes, who has recovered from injury which has kept him out for some games, would be benched again.

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: Strong pace attack of CSK

In the pace department, Tushar Deshpande with 14 wickets, albeit at an economy rate of 12.57, has put his hand up in the absence of an injured Deepak Chahar and will look to put his best forward while young Aksah Singh and Matheesha Pathirana will look for an improved show.

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: Good day for spinners

Dhoni turned to his spinners when the Royals were on rampage and Maheesh Theekshana and Ravindra Jadeja were immediately able to stem the flow of runs. Come Sunday, the skipper will once again rely on his spinners to turn the ball and bamboozle the opposition. CSK is likely continue with its three-pronged spin attack of Jadeja, Theekshana and Moeen Ali.

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: All eyes on Dhoni

All eyes will be on Dhoni, who is seemingly on a farewell run and the crowd would be delighted if the talismanic skipper faces even a few deliveries.

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: CSK’s strong batting line-up

Apart from Conway, opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ajinkya Rahane have been the key batters for CSK, while Shivam Dube has shown he is capable of scoring quick runs. Ravindra Jadeja’s lack of runs would be a worry for the CSK think-tank but the all-rounder more than makes up for it with his splendid bowling and fielding.

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: CSK’s defeat against RR

A high-flying CSK was ambushed in Jaipur as the batters came up short, chasing 203 for victory against the Royals. The CSK batting unit, which has been performing, couldn’t quite get going against RR. Opener Devon Conway, who has been in top form, faltered.

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: Loss for both the teams

Both teams head into the game on the back of defeats in their previous matches. While CSK fell short by 32 runs against Rajasthan Royals, PBKS lost to Lucknow Super Giants by 56 runs. CSK, however, will be happy to return to home comforts, where spin is king and their shrewd captain MS Dhoni will look to strangle the PBKS batters. 

CSK vs PBKS, Live Score: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, straight from the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Stay tuned for all the live updates.