Super Kings vs. Kings XI Punjab

The second game at Centurion sees the rejuvenated Chennai Super Kings (1.72) take on the struggling Kings XI Punjab (2.10). Bolstered by their 78-run demolition over the Deccan Chargers in their last match, expect the Super Kings to come out firing on all cylinders. Punjab needs to find a way to activate their immensely talented batting lineup or risk dropping even further from semi-final contention.

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IPL match preview:

Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 8, Won – 4, Lost -3, N/R – 1

Chennai is on a roll with three wins on the trot and have a clear edge over their rivals Punjab in this fixture. They are expected to take the field with an unchanged team, but concerns over captain Dhoni’s back injury may prompt him to play Parthiv Patel in place of Murali Vijay. A win for the Super Kings will keep them comfortable in the top four. 

Best Bet for Chennai Super Kings:           

Suresh Raina – 9/10
Matthew Hayden – 8/10
Shabad Jakati – 8/10
Muttiah Muralitharan – 8/10
Sudeep Tyagi – 7/10

Kings XI Punjab

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 8, Won – 4, Lost -4

The Kings XI Punjab franchise has been through some torrid times of late, struggling to find any form of consistency. Adding to their woes is the drubbing they received from the Rajasthan Royals in their last match. Their bowlers were hammered all over the park, followed by a miserable showing by their batsmen. Yuvraj Singh has been their only star performer, but a finger injury may prevent him from bowling. They need to regroup before it’s too late.

Best Bet for Kings XI Punjab:

Yuvraj Singh – 9/10
Kumar Sangakkara – 8/10
Irfan Pathan – 7/10
Piyush Chawla – 7/10
Mahela Jayawardene – 7/10