The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk has traditionally supported spin bowling. The batters have found it tough to get quick runs against spinners at this venue.
Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with the Punjab Kings in the 41st match of the Indian Premier League 2023 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, on Sunday, 30th of April. In the season’s inaugural match, Chennai Super Kings lost against the defending champions, Gujarat Titans by five wickets. However, they bounced back well and won their next two games against Mumbai Indians and the Lucknow Super Giants. CSK are coming into this game on the back of a loss against the Rajasthan Royals, they will look to continue their dominance at Chepauk, they have been one of the toughest teams to defeat at home.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings got an ideal start to their Indian Premier League 2023 campaign, recording two successive wins. After defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by a narrow seven-run margin (DLS), the Kings played well against Rajasthan Royals but incurred a five-run defeat in a high-scoring affair in Guwahati. Dhawan has been their inform player and has got the bulk of the runs. Jitesh Sharma has looked phenomenal and will look to continue with his good form. Sam Curran led the team in the absence of Shikar Dhawan, who returned to the side in the last game. PBKS are coming into this game on the back of a loss against the Lucknow Super Giants and will look to get back to winning ways against the Chennai Super Kings.
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Total Matches – 27
Chennai Super Kings – 15
Punjab Kings – 12
Chennai Super Kings – L W W W L
Punjab Kings – L W L W L
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk has traditionally supported spin bowling. The batters have found it tough to get quick runs against spinners at this venue. The ball might do a little bit for the fast bowlers in the initial stages of the match as well, but it will get easier to bat as the match progresses. The batters need to get their eye in before going for the aggressive shots. The team winning the toss would be inclined to bowl first at this venue and chase the score down in the second innings with some dew expected.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, 41st Match
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk
Date & Time: 30th April, at 3:30 PM IST
| Opened | 1916 |
| Capacity | 50,000 |
| Ends | Anna Pavilion End, V Pattabhiraman Gate End |
| Location | Chennai, India |
| Time Zone | UTC +5:30 |
| Other Sports it is home to | – |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Total matches | 6 |
| Matches won batting first | 5 |
| Matches won bowling first | 1 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 150 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 119 |
| Highest total recorded | 182/4 (20 Ov) by IND vs WI |
| Lowest total recorded | 80/10 (17.5 Ov) by PAKW vs ENGW |
| Highest score chased | 182/4 (20 Ov) by IND vs WI |
| Lowest score defended | 103/8 (20 Ov) by WIW vs PAKW |
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