The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), have faced Punjab Kings (PBKS) 28 times. PBKS are slightly ahead in the head-to-head record.
After Punjab Kings chased down the highest successful total in tournament history, they aim for another impressive win against five-time former champions Chennai Super Kings at M.A Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday.
In their recent match, PBKS chased down 261 against Kolkata Knight Riders with 8 balls to spare. Jonny Bairstow led the chase with a century. PBKS will rely on their bowling unit, supported by Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh, to maintain their winning streak.
CSK, the defending champions, got back on track by overpowering SRH. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who missed a century by just two runs against Hyderabad, aims for solid performances from his opening unit. Ajinkya Rahane, facing a series of low scores, needs to step up. The bowling department boasts talents like Matheesha Pathirana, Shardul Thakur, and Deepak Chahar. They are ready for action and determined to maintain CSK’s winning streak.
The Buttler-led think tank wants the players to be available for the final phase of preparation before defending champion England takes on Ireland at Barbados on June 4. ESPNcricinfo quoted Key as saying, “I asked him very early on in the piece and said, ‘Look, as England captain, you’re obviously going to have this series against Pakistan. and start getting ready for the World Cup in that series that’s just before it’.” Buttler, who has hit two centuries for IPL table-toppers Rajasthan Royals, will look for an encore with England after having .
