After losing 3 consecutive matches it’s almost do or die for CSK. They have to win every second match to ensure their chance to qualify in this tournament. Whether it’s batting or bowling Mahi’s lads struggling to find form in both departments. Only one positive is CSK has gained from the last matches that MSD is now in his touch and Jadeja picking up his game in batting.
Shane watson and kedar jadhav’s off show is hurting them badly.Besides few plus yellow army is totally have lost their tracks in this edition. Although CSK known for it’s massive comeback but this isn’t a time to looking at the records and feel happy, it’s the time to score the real points in field.
On the other hand with a positive Net run rate KingsXi are also not having their luck in the field. Winning 1 out of 3 matches kings are also struggling to find the formula of coming out if this cursed zone. The trend is hurting them that the not caring the good start. KL Rahul ad Mayank Agarwal’s great forms are the positives for them. They will now try to hit the hard on the CSK’s lost squad.
Pitch Report-
This match will be playing on the Dubai International stadium. The stadium is quite big from the rest of other stadiums in UAE. Due chances are certain there. Both teams will eye for chasing the score. The pitch is favourable for both Fast bowlers and spinners. Batsman have to settle them in the middle there.
Match Prediction-
Going by the current trend KingsXI punjab is having a milage on CSK. In last matches CSK has totally lost their ways. But overall SuperKings have an advantage on Punjab, leading with 12 wins over their 9.
Probable Playing11-
CSK- MsDhoni(Captain/WC), Shane watson, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du plesis, Sam curran, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, kedar jadhav, shardul thakur, deepak chahar, Piyush Chawla.
KingsXI Punjab- Kl Rahul( Captain/WC), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Puran, Glenn Maxwell, Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, Chris Jordan, M Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Sheldon Cottrell, Mohammad Shami.
Dubai International Stadium-
Total T20 Matches Played- 71
Matches Won by Teams Batting First- 26
Matches Won by Teams Batting Second- 44 (1 Match tied)
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