Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Will Dhoni’s team revive its winning streak?
Oct 7, 2021
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) today at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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Dhoni’s team will be playing today’s match to retain their second spot in the points table...
...after losing two matches to Delhi and Rajasthan.
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KL Rahul’s team will be playing today’s match against Chennai to stay in the playoffs race.
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Both the teams have collided 25 times out of which CSK won 16 matches whereas PBKS won 9 times.
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In the last five clashes between both the teams,...
...Dhoni’s team defeated Rahul’s boys four times, whereas PBKS managed to win just one match.
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These are some key players to watch out for from both the teams —
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KL Rahul
Punjab’s skipper and wicket-keeper batsman, Rahul has an excellent track record of 528 runs in 12 matches with an average of 52.80.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad
The 22-year old batsman who made his debut in 2020 has performed exceptionally well so far in this season by scoring 521 runs in 13 matches with a strike rate of 138.93.
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Mayank Agarwal
After KL Rahul, Agarwal is considered the second most important batsman for Punjab. He has made 332 runs in 9 matches with an average of 41.50.
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Ambati Rayadu
Wicket-keeper batsman, who was once referred to as ‘India’s next batting star’ has amassed 252 runs in 13 matches with a strike rate of 155.55.
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Mohammed Shami
One of the most experienced bowlers of the team, Shami has an excellent record tally of 18 wickets in 13 matches with an average of 13.
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Shardul Thakur
Right-handed medium seam bowler who made his IPL debut in 2010 has taken 15 wickets in 13 matches with a strike rate of 19.93.
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Arshdeep Singh
The youngest player of the team and medium-seam bowler, Singh hauled 16 wickets in 11 matches with an average of 19.18.
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