What was the outcome of the previous encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2024?

As the season approaches its crucial phase with teams vying for playoff spots, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will host the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala for a Sunday afternoon clash.

In their Indian Premier League (IPL) head-to-head encounters, both teams have nearly identical records. Out of the 29 matches played between them, CSK has won 15 and PBKS has won 14. They also had a memorable super over clash back in 2010, which was won by PBKS.

Heading into Sunday’s game, the hosts, Punjab Kings, are positioned 7th on the table with 8 points from 10 matches. A win could propel them to the 5th spot, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings, currently 5th with 10 points, have the opportunity to climb to 3rd place with a victory.

When PBKS Last Met CSK

Just last week, on May 1, these two teams clashed at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium in match 49 of the season. Sam Curran, the Chennai Super Kings captain, won the toss and elected to field first, considering the dew factor that could affect the later stages of the match.

CSK started slowly, scoring only 37/0 in the first 5 overs. However, they picked up the pace and reached 55/0 at the end of the powerplay. PBKS’ captain came under attack, but their bowlers, especially Harpreet Brar (2/17) and Rahul Chahar (12/16), kept the pressure on, conceding just 47 runs in the middle overs.

The hosts, CSK, finished their innings at 162/7. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad held one end with a score of 62 from 48 balls, supported by Moeen Ali who scored 15 from 9 balls and MS Dhoni who contributed 14 from 11 balls.

Punjab started their chase strongly, reaching 52/1 in the powerplay. Jonny Bairstow played a quick innings of 46 from 30 balls, putting them in a good position. Rilee Rossouw also contributed well with 43 from 23 balls, being the last man to be dismissed.

Shashank Singh and Curran then calmly guided PBKS to victory with a 50-run partnership in 37 balls. Punjab Kings won the game by 7 wickets with 13 balls to spare. Harpreet Brar was awarded the Player of the Match for his impressive spell in the first innings.