Mumbai: The Chennai Super Kings will take on the Punjab Kings in the IPL today. The match will be played at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium at 7.30 pm. Currently, Punjab, who have won three of their seven matches, are eighth and Chennai are ninth with two wins. Today’s match is crucial for both teams to maintain their playoff chances.
Debutants Mayank Agarwal and Ravindra Jadeja have yet to make an impact. Chennai Super Kings are confident of winning the last match against Dhoni. The bowlers’ recovery of rhythm and Ruthuraj Gaikwad’s recovery of form have boosted the team’s confidence.
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The crisis in Punjab is due to over-reliance on all-rounder Liam Livingston’s batting. Dhawan and Bairstow have not risen to form. The performance of Punjab batsmen and Chennai bowlers will be crucial in the power play. In the direct battle, Chennai has the upper hand.