IPL 2024, PBKS vs CSK: Reason Mustafizur Rahman isn't taking part in lately’s sport

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) gained the toss and elected to box first of their the most important IPL 2024 fit in opposition to Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) on the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Affiliation Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.

CSK search revival at a brand new venue

Recently sitting at 5th within the issues desk with 10 issues, CSK are determined for a win to stay their playoff hopes alive with most effective 4 fits final within the season. The alternate of venue to Dharamsala could be a welcome signal for the five-time champions, who have been just lately thrashed via PBKS at their house floor, Chepauk Stadium, simply 3 days in the past.

Punjab Kings goal for 3rd consecutive win

However, PBKS are driving a wave of momentum. Their back-to-back victories have reignited their playoff aspirations. They’re going to be having a look to milk CSK’s vulnerabilities and protected their 3rd consecutive win in opposition to the protecting champions. Significantly, this win in opposition to CSK in Chennai made them the second one crew after Mumbai Indians (MI) to defeat CSK 5 instances in a row.

Mustafizur Rahman absent for CSK

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, a key bowler for CSK with 14 wickets in 9 fits this season, is unavailable for lately’s fit as he has joined his nationwide crew for the continuing T20I sequence in opposition to Zimbabwe. Mitchell Santner replaces him within the CSK taking part in XI.

CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, talking on the toss, stated the crew’s struggles with accidents and compelled adjustments all through the season. He emphasised the significance of specializing in their very own procedure and no longer residing at the opposition’s document. He showed that Santner will exchange “Fizz” (Mustafizur Rahman) within the lineup.

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Complete Taking part in XIs and Affect Substitutes

Punjab Kings (Taking part in XI): Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

PBKS Affect Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Tanay Thyagarajan, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Rishi Dhawan

Chennai Tremendous Kings (Taking part in XI): Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Richard Gleeson, Tushar Deshpande

CSK Affect Subs: Sameer Rizvi , Simarjeet Singh, Shaik Rasheed, Mukesh Choudhary, Prashant Solanki