IPL 2024: PBKS vs CSK Match 53: Top 3 player battles to watch out for

Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Source -IPL/BCCI)

The 53rd game of the Indian Premier League 2024 season is to see Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings battle it out on Sunday. The game is set to be played at the famous Dharamshala stadium in front of a packed house.

In the last encounter between these two sides at the Chepauk Stadium, Punjab who came out on top by seven wickets. It was a huge win for the Punjab Kings side as they bowled and batted well to outplay the home team.

As Sam Curran and his side now head into the business end of the season each and every game is vital. If they win on Sunday they will have 10 points and move closer to a spot in the top four places in the table.

Here are the top three player battles from the PBKS vs CSK Match 53 of IPL 2024:

3. Arshdeep Singh vs Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Source -IPL/BCCI)

In one of the most keenly awaited player battles during the Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings game, Arshdeep Singh and Ruturaj Gaikwad will go against each other. The Punjab pacer becomes a very potent threat if there is swing present in the air. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad without a doubt has been one of the best CSK batters of the season. His run of form in the last few games has been nothing short of phenomenal. If Arshdeep Singh can get the CSK skipper out early then PBKS will be huge favourites to win the match.

2. Rahul Chahar vs Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube. (Source -IPL/BCCI)

Sam Curran banked on the prodigious talents of Rahul Chahar and came out on top. For the first time in IPL 2024 the 24-year-old showed what he is capable of with the ball in hand. Rahul Chahar gave just 16 runs from his four overs and played a pivotal role in his side’s win.

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Shivam Dube will be looking at this player battle against Rahul Chahar as a chance to assert his dominance with the ball. The left-handed batter was dismissed cheaply in the last game and considering that Dharamshala is known for its big hitting, Shivam Dube will be a dangerous player.

1. Matheesha Pathirana vs Jonny Bairstow 

Jonny Bairstow. (Source -IPL/BCCI)

The ultimate player battle in the PBKS vs CSK encounter on Sunday that could change the course of the game will be between Matheesha Pathirana and Jonny Bairstow. The England batting star has been in great nick in the last few games and has played a huge role in their last two big wins.

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Matheesha Pathirana is without doubt one of the best IPL bowlers of the season with his pace and Yorker bowling abilities. Pathirana will want to get rid of Bairstow early and put the home team under pressure by dismissing their most potent batter.