IPL 2023, CSK VS PBKS: Stokes to Return for CSK? Harpreet Brar in for PBKS?

IPL 2023, CSK VS PBKS: On Sunday, April 30, 2023, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face each other in Match 41 of the IPL 2023 season. In the 27 games that these two teams have played against each other in the IPL so far, CSK has emerged victorious 15 times while PBKS has won 12 matches.

The Super Kings have completed eight games in the current IPL season, with five victories and three defeats under their belt. Their impressive performance so far has earned them a spot in the third position on the points table, with 10 points in total. Unfortunately, their most recent match against the Rajasthan Royals resulted in a crushing loss, which has left the team determined to make a triumphant return in their next game at home against Punjab.

Punjab Kings have also played eight matches in this IPL season, with an equal number of wins and losses (4-4). They occupy the sixth spot on the points table with eight points. In their last match, they suffered a significant defeat by 56 runs, which would undoubtedly have left them eager to bounce back and regain their winning form. However, defeating CSK in their den will be an uphill task for them.

IPL 2023, CSK VS PBKS: Likely Changes in the Playing XIs of Both the Teams

-In the upcoming match against CSK, Punjab Kings may make a tactical change by replacing Gurnoor Brar with Harpreet Brar in the bowling unit, as the Chepauk pitch is expected to assist spinners in the day game. 

-As for CSK, it is uncertain if Deepak Chahar or Ben Stokes will return to the playing XI, as both have been sidelined due to injuries for six matches now. While Stokes has been training hard and seems fit to play, it is unlikely that Dhoni will make too many changes to the team that has been performing well so far.

CSK’s Probable XI: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C&WK), Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Singh

Impact Player– Ambati Rayudu

PBKS’ Probable XI: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Atharva Taide, Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player– Prabhsimran Singh

Chennai Super Kings Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Singh, Ambati Rayudu, Dwaine Pretorius, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, RS Hangargekar, Mitchell Santner, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Bhagath Varma, Sisanda Magala, Nishant Sindhu

Punjab Kings Squad: Atharva Taide, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rishi Dhawan, Baltej Singh, Matthew Short, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh