PBKS vs CSK: Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Match 53 of the IPL 2024. The game will get underway at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on May 5, Sunday at 3:30 PM (IST).

Both teams crossed swords with each other very recently at Chepauk. The Mohali-based franchise emerged as the victorious side and stunned the hosts with a seven-wicket win.

As of now, CSK are placed fifth on the league stage points table with 10 points. On the other hand, PBKS are eighth on the table with 8 points. Let’s take a look at the four batters who can muster the most runs in Match 53 of the competition.

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1. Jonny Bairstow: England international Jonny Bairstow has long been slammed for his poor run of form this season. However, he silenced the naysayers by performing pretty well in the last few games. He top-scored for PBKS with 46 off 30 against CSK in the first leg and will be raring to pose a serious threat to the yellow army in the second leg.

2. Ruturaj Gaikwad: It is no secret that CSK's top order has relied heavily on Ruturaj Gaikwad in the ongoing season. The right-hander is the second leading run-scorer in this season’s IPL with 509 runs in 10 games at an average of 63.62 including 1 century and 4 fifties. Notably, he top-scored for CSK with 62 off 48 against PBKS in the last game.

3. Rilee Rossouw: During PBKS’ run-chase against CSK in the recent encounter at Chepauk, Rile Rossouw let his bat do all the talking as he pitched in with a quickfire 43 off 23 balls. He smashed 5 fours and 2 sixes at an impressive strike rate of 186.96 and helped PBKS get over the finishing line over the Yellow army.

4. Shivam Dube: Shivam Dube must have been absolutely gutted with himself for his dismissal against PBKS in the first leg. He was dismissed for a golden duck in the game where he fell prey to Harpreet Brat’s delivery for a leg before wicket. Dube who picked up the lessons will be looking forward to adding a chunk of runs to his name in the next game.