5-58PM IST: UPDATE – According to the latest reports, Moeen Ali has hurt his ankle during a training session and is likely to miss a bunch of CSK’s next matches.

5-54PM IST:
Dhoni, the IPL finisher and master of last-over heists

5-42PM IST: Can MSD inspire CSK with the bat once again?

5-30PM IST: Ruturaj Gaikwad has average of 15.4 so far this season – the lowest among all batters with a minimum of 100 runs. What has gone wrong for last edition’s Orange Cap winner this time? Will this be the night for a turnaround?

5-08PM IST: Stats to watch out for

5-00PM IST: FORM GUIDE (recent match is shown first): CSK – WLWLL; PBKS – LLWLW

Despite possessing a stacked batting order of hefty power-hitters, Punjab’s ultra-aggressive approach has perhaps proved to be its own downfall sometimes this year. Mayank’s men thus find themselves in similar waters as that of Chennai who is still breathing to battle with an out-of-form top-order and a wobbly bowling line-up.

4-50PM IST: MS Dhoni has brought all of his vintage vibes back to the fore in streaks and flashes this season. Here’s a classic from the first meeting between the sides this season where Dhoni’s acrobatic fielding inflicted a memorable run-out:

Dhoni runs out Rajapaksa in IPL, revives memories of Mustafizur dismissal

MSD turns back time.   –  SPORTZPICS

4-35PM IST: Chennai and Punjab face off for the second time this season. Here’s a recap on how the last meeting unravelled with PBKS earning a breezy win: 

Livingstone, bowlers shine for Punjab as Chennai loses three on the trot

PREVIEW

For CSK, the Tiger has awoken. M. S. Dhoni, at 40, remains the side’s biggest match-winner and one of the game’s great finishers. His incredible blitzkrieg against Mumbai Indians has provided CSK with belief and inspiration. Having tasted blood, Dhoni will be on the prowl against Punjab Kings in Monday night’s clash at the batter friendly Wankhede Stadium.

The match is crucial for two teams seeking to find momentum. Punjab Kings has three wins from seven matches and CSK, two.

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CSK requires greater consistency from its batters. Crucially, skipper Ravindra Jadeja needs to fire. And big-hitter Shivam Dube’s shot selection has to be judicious.

Will CSK field Matheesha Pathirana, the slinger from Sri Lanka, in this duel? He can be slippery. Seamer Mukesh Chowdhary has bowled with greater control, all-rounder Dewaine Pretorious has chipped in, Dwayne Bravo’s variations have been brilliant and Mahesh Theeshana has contained and struck with his brand of spin.

Livingstone the biggest threat

For Punjab Kings, coached by the legendary Anil Kumble, Liam Livingstone, with his barrage of shots, represents the biggest threat. Skipper Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan can construct monuments while Shahrukh Khan can dismiss attacks.

The fast and skilful Kagiso Rabada and leg-spinner Rahul Chahar can strike telling blows. Swinger Vaibhav Arora and crafty left-armer Arshdeep Singh are handy pacemen.

The match can go down to the wire.

– S. Dinakar

PREDICTED XIs

PBKS vs CSK PREDICTED XI

Punjab Kings: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja (c), MS Dhoni, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana, Dwaine Pretorious

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Squads

AT WHAT TIME DOES TODAY’S IPL 2022 MATCH – CSK vs PBKS START?

The IPL 2022 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings begins at 7-30 PM IST.

WHERE TO WATCH TODAY’S IPL MATCH – CSK vs PBKS LIVE?

IPL 2022 will be aired live on Star Sports channels – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. It will also be streamed live on Disney+Hotstar. You can also follow the live commentary and latest updates from IPL 2021 on Sportstar.