<p>After a great start to the IPL 2022 season, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are now struggling having lost their last two matches, while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are starting to rise, putting behind a dismal start. The last time these two teams met, Liam Livingstone dispatched the bowling attack, scoring a 60-run knock, leaving CSK with no chance to win. PBKS bundled CSK for 126, winning by 54 runs. Both the teams meet again today at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>.<p><strong>Punjab Kings Team Analysis</strong></p>.<p>When PBKS is on a song, its batting line-up has proven match-winners. While the top order may have lacked consistency, Livingstone – a batsman with strike rate above 170 – has been the mainstay. Besides, Mayank Agarwal is turning into a good leader; Jitesh Sharma, a middle-order batter too has shown promise with a good temperament. Complementing them is a consistent bowling attack comprising Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, and Rahul Chahar bowling tight lines and economical spells.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/misfiring-rcb-top-order-has-hesson-worried-will-kohli-rawat-be-benched-1103707.html" target="_blank">Misfiring RCB top-order has Hesson worried; will Kohli, Rawat be benched?</a></strong></p>.<p>PBKS, however, are low on confidence with the recent losses. A team that's tailor-made for chasing totals has had a bad run with the toss and has been made to bat first on most occasions.</p>.<p>Jonny Bairstow is currently on a short leash after below-par outings and so is Shahrukh Khan. Punjab Kings' management can bring in Bhavnuka Rajapaksa for Bairstow if they want.</p>.<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings Team Analysis</strong></p>.<p>CSK’s batting line-up appears well-oiled with all batters scoring runs this season. The addition of Dwaine Pretorius offers a hand batter at the tail and a quality death bowler. The approach of playing Mitchell Santner as a floater and Livingstone's struggle against left-arm spin could only add to CSK’s strengths. Besides, the CSK have MS Dhoni the ever-reliable and evergreen finisher and player to reckon with.</p>.<p>Shivam Dube has looked out of touch in the last two matches -- a cause of concern considering he has been CSK's prolific batter this season.</p>.<p><strong>Punjab Kings Impact Player</strong></p>.<p>Liam Livingstone: A livewire on the field, whether he's batting, bowling, or fielding. A proven match-winner who has time and again swung the flow of the game to put his team on top.</p>.<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings Impact Player</strong></p>.<p>Mitchell Santner, as a floater, can slog and accelerate whenever the team requires it. Besides, a handy bowler across different phases.</p>.<p><strong>Past meetings</strong></p>.<p>Head-to-head: 27</p>.<p>CSK won: 16</p>.<p>PBKS won: 11</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>After a great start to the IPL 2022 season, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are now struggling having lost their last two matches, while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are starting to rise, putting behind a dismal start. The last time these two teams met, Liam Livingstone dispatched the bowling attack, scoring a 60-run knock, leaving CSK with no chance to win. PBKS bundled CSK for 126, winning by 54 runs. Both the teams meet again today at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>.<p><strong>Punjab Kings Team Analysis</strong></p>.<p>When PBKS is on a song, its batting line-up has proven match-winners. While the top order may have lacked consistency, Livingstone – a batsman with strike rate above 170 – has been the mainstay. Besides, Mayank Agarwal is turning into a good leader; Jitesh Sharma, a middle-order batter too has shown promise with a good temperament. Complementing them is a consistent bowling attack comprising Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, and Rahul Chahar bowling tight lines and economical spells.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/misfiring-rcb-top-order-has-hesson-worried-will-kohli-rawat-be-benched-1103707.html" target="_blank">Misfiring RCB top-order has Hesson worried; will Kohli, Rawat be benched?</a></strong></p>.<p>PBKS, however, are low on confidence with the recent losses. A team that's tailor-made for chasing totals has had a bad run with the toss and has been made to bat first on most occasions.</p>.<p>Jonny Bairstow is currently on a short leash after below-par outings and so is Shahrukh Khan. Punjab Kings' management can bring in Bhavnuka Rajapaksa for Bairstow if they want.</p>.<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings Team Analysis</strong></p>.<p>CSK’s batting line-up appears well-oiled with all batters scoring runs this season. The addition of Dwaine Pretorius offers a hand batter at the tail and a quality death bowler. The approach of playing Mitchell Santner as a floater and Livingstone's struggle against left-arm spin could only add to CSK’s strengths. Besides, the CSK have MS Dhoni the ever-reliable and evergreen finisher and player to reckon with.</p>.<p>Shivam Dube has looked out of touch in the last two matches -- a cause of concern considering he has been CSK's prolific batter this season.</p>.<p><strong>Punjab Kings Impact Player</strong></p>.<p>Liam Livingstone: A livewire on the field, whether he's batting, bowling, or fielding. A proven match-winner who has time and again swung the flow of the game to put his team on top.</p>.<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings Impact Player</strong></p>.<p>Mitchell Santner, as a floater, can slog and accelerate whenever the team requires it. Besides, a handy bowler across different phases.</p>.<p><strong>Past meetings</strong></p>.<p>Head-to-head: 27</p>.<p>CSK won: 16</p>.<p>PBKS won: 11</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>