IPL 2019: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab – Match Preview; Weather Forecast, Pitch Report, Match Prediction, Predicted XI; Indian Premier League (IPL) is an entertaining package and so far it’s emerged as one of the successful leagues across the globe. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had enjoyed an unstoppable run before it was halted by Mumbai Indians (MI) by 37 runs at Wankhede.
CSK might be ruing the loss of Dwayne Bravo due to a hamstring injury. But, again they’ve some potent batsmen who could somewhat fill in the void. Kedar Jadhav slammed a 54-ball 58, whereas, rest of the batters have failed to live up to the billings.
Considering a vast amount of experience, the Chennai-based franchise has the firepower to rely on, and at home, they emerge altogether a different unit. The three-time champions have availed a formidable bowling department.
In addition, the batters have done the bulk of a job apart from a couple of failures.
On the other side, the Punjab franchise had put up a mixed show. They would be heavily banking on swashbuckling Chris Gayle.
For CSK, Imran Tahir and Ravindra Jadeja will be crucial during the spin attack. Meanwhile, KXIP has introduced Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Murugan Ashwin and skipper himself.
Ashwin’s return to Chepauk:
On the other side, Ravichandran Ashwin is hopeful his return augurs well for his team. The old guard for the CSK during yesteryears has a lot to deliver. There’s no doubt that he might be feeling awkward but he is enough motivated–to held his nerves to represent altogether a different team, yet again.
Anyway, Chennai has two sons to look at. Somewhat, a fair contest at the citadel of Thala Dhoni and Ashwin will grace the occasion in many ways.
Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab – Match Preview
Date & Venue:
April 6 (Saturday), Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 04:00 PM
IPL 2019: Chennai Super Kings’ Predicted XI:
| Players | Role |
| Ambati Rayudu | Batsman |
| Shane Watson | All-Rounder |
| Suresh Raina | Batsman |
| Kedar Jadhav | Batsman |
| MS Dhoni (c) | WK/Batsman |
| Faf du Plessis | Batsman |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-Rounder |
| Harbhajan Singh | Bowler |
| Imran Tahir | Bowler |
| Shardul Thakur | Bowler |
| Deepak Chahar | Bowler |
IPL 2019: Kings XI Punjab’s Predicted XI:
| Players | Role |
| Chris Gayle | Batsman |
| KL Rahul | Batsman |
| Mayank Agarwal | Batsman |
| Moises Henriques | All-Rounder |
| Karun Nair | Batsman |
| Sam Curran | All-Rounder |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | Bowler |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Bowler |
| Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
| Ankit Rajpoot | Bowler |
Stats: Total Matches:
Pitch Condition:
By going to the norms, Chepauk wicket has assisted batsmen. But, of late, it has provided some support to the spinners too following its slowish nature. So by going to that fact, spinners could play a crucial role at Chepauk.
The expected score on this surface would be around 165-175.
Weather Forecast:
There are things beyond the catchphrase too it’s going to be sweaty palms again as the temperature will soar to 36 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature will hover around 27 degrees. Thus, it’s a hard task for players.
Meanwhile, considering the previous matches, the second innings might get easier to roll on. The humidity will be as high as 79 per cent which would be a headache. However, players could have a bit of relief with wind blow at the maximum speed of 16 kph.
Besides, it’s going to be a cracker of a contest between Kings.
Match Prediction:
Even though losing Dwayne Bravo to injury, CSK will start favourites for the home game. While winning 70 per cent of matches at this particular venue, CSK has enough powerhouses in the ranks who could dish out any of the bowling-heavy units.
However, one can’t rule out the KXIP team that has some ferocious hitters of the white-ball at the top.
Meanwhile, we might witness a close game, but hosts would likely have the last laugh. A team winning the toss would opt to field first despite the 4:00 PM IST start.