Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 53rd T20 Match Prediction

Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 53rd T20 Match Prediction

“Kings XI Punjab” Can Be The Winner.

1. Team Ranking:

   The battle for the playoff in IPL 2020 edition has become chaotic in the last phase. Barring Chennai Super Kings, every team is at a little distance from qualification. Things are getting interesting it seems. Chennai Super Kings will meet Kings XI Punjab is the 53rd match of IPL 2020. As Chennai has the habit of spoiling the party of other teams, it won’t be an easy ride for Punjab. Currently, KXIP is sitting in the 4th position and CSK is at the bottom position of team ranking.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab is set to happen in Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. IPL 2020 is set to happen in Dubai, UAE due to excessive amounts of COVID 19 patients in India. SO, there’s no home advantage for any teams.

3. Current Form: 

   Chennai’s IPL 13 journey is already over. This is their last match in this edition. They’ve won 5 out of 13 matches in IPL 2020. Hence, Punjab has won 6 out of 13 matches so far. Although Punjab is in a good form, but the last match defeat against Rajasthan back footed them.
   

4. Head To Head:

   CSK and KXIP have clashed each other 23 times. CSK has the upper hand in the head to head stat. CSK has won 14 times while KXIP managed to win 9 times.
   

5. Field Condition:

   Abu Dhabi has been the best ground for the bowlers this season with its bigger boundaries. And, batsmen can take advantage of the conditions if they can settle in.

6. Player Analysis:

   Batsmen Analytics

   Faf du Plessis of Chennai Super Kings has an AVG 31.40 and SR 126.74. Another top batsman of CSK – Shane Watson has an AVG 31.08 and SR 139.53.

   On the other hand, KL Rahul of Kings XI Punjab has an AVG 42.06 and SR 138.16. Another top batsman of Kings XI Punjab – Chris Gayle has an AVG 41.14 and SR 151.03.

   Bowlers Analytics

   Imran Tahir of Chennai Super Kings has an AVG 20.39 and Econ 7.88. Another top bowler of CSK – Deepak Chahar’s AVG 26.51 and Econ 7.63.

   Hence, Sheldon Cottrell of Kings XI Punjab has an AVG 19.76 and Econ 7.47. Another top bowler of Kings XI Punjab– Chris Jordan’s AVG 24.83 and Econ 9.03.

   KXIP has won five of their last six matches. They were on course to reach into the playoff. But, the defeat against Rajasthan made their life difficult. Now, they’ve no choice but to win their final group stage match. Gayle, K L Rahul, Pooran, all of them are in great form. Chennai’s middle-order is still struggling and that could prove vital in this game.

7. Point Table:

   Chennai has acquired 10 points from 13 matches and NRR -0.532. On the other hand, Punjab obtained 12 points from 13 matches and NRR -0.133.
   

8. Pitch Supports:

   Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi’s pitch has allowed the batsmen to play their natural game with true pace on the surface. The large size of the ground also does offer opportunities for catches in the outfield. Fast bowlers who vary their pace have done well at this venue and the spinners have also got sharp turn and bounce from the surface occasionally.