CSK vs PBKS Live Score Updates, IPL 2023: CSK Look To Regain No. 1 Spot With Win Over PBKS | Cricket News

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.