Chennai vs Punjab – A Nail-biting Battle!

Chennai vs Punjab IPL Fantasy

Chennai vs Punjab Introduction

Chennai vs Punjab may seem like a predictable match, but this battle is definitely not one-sided. The Chennai team has the upper hand in terms of total wins, losses, titles, highest score, and lowest score in comparison to that of the Punjab team. Punjab is yet to win its first Indian T20 Premier League title, while Chennai has tasted the wins in three seasons. The winner is evident on papers, but anything can happen on the battlefield when both teams play head to head. The Chennai vs Punjab scorecard reveals the close competition both teams have had in the past seasons. Chennai has clearly led the way in the past battles against Punjab. However, the competition has been really close.

The 2021 season will witness MS Dhoni leading Chennai and KL Rahul leading Punjab. While Chennai has added 6 new players to the 2021 squad, Punjab has added 9 players to the squad. In the past 23 matches between the two teams, Chennai has mostly emerged as the winner with 14 victories. However, with these significant changes in the squad, Chennai may have to face a tough competition against Punjab this season. Therefore, the 2021 season is going to be a nail-biting event when the two teams enter the battlefield.

Top 3 Players Performance Comparison & Stats:

A battle between Chennai and Punjab is a clash between one of the best teams and the worst performers in the T20 tournaments. With Chennai having a record of qualifying for the playoffs in every season and Punjab having the worst record of qualifying for only 2 playoffs, the competition is already daunting for the Punjab players. 

This battle is between a team with the most settled squad (Chennai) and another team with constant shuffling of the squad (Punjab). Take a look at the top three batsmen and bowlers from Chennai and Punjab for the 2021 season. Look out for these players while building your fantasy team on MPL for the upcoming matches between Chennai and Punjab.

Batsmen (Chennai):

BatsmenRuns v Punjab
Suresh Raina822
Robin Uthappa756
MS Dhoni595

Bowlers (Chennai)

BowlersWickets v Punjab
Dwayne Bravo23
Ravindra Jadeja13
Imran Tahir12

Batsmen (Punjab)

BatsmenRuns v Chennai
Chris Gayle395
KL Rahul297
Mandeep Singh203

Bowlers (Punjab)

BowlersWickets v Chennai
Mohammed Shami5
Chris Gayle3

Chennai vs Punjab T20 League Schedule 2021:

DateMatchesCityTime
April 16, FridayPunjab vs ChennaiMumbai7.30 PM
October 7, SundayChennai vs PunjabDubai3.30 PM

Statistics and facts for Chennai vs Punjab:

Under the guidance of ‘Captain Cool’, Dhoni, the team has retained its core and made several smart additions to the 2021 squad. These additions, along with a consistent performance in every season, may turn out to be favorable for the team. Punjab, on the other hand, has also reshuffled the squad and made 9 additions to the team. The Punjab team also has some strong players like Chris Gayle and can expect to give a brilliant performance against Chennai. Here are some interesting facts and stats on both teams:

  • Suresh Raina is the second-highest run-scorer in the T20 tournament scoring 5,368 runs at an average of 33.34.
  • The Chennai team is the first team that won all the home matches in the same T20 Premier League season in 2011.
  • The MS Dhoni-led team also has the record of the highest win percentage of 61.28 in the history of the Indian T20 Premier League, with 100 wins out of 165 matches.
  • The Chennai team is also known for the most purple cap holders in the team; Dwayne Bravo was the first player to win the Purple Cap in 2013, followed by Mohit Sharma in 2015, and Imran Tahir in 2019.
  • The left-arm bowler, Sarfaraz Khan of the Punjab team, has the second-highest average of 81.00 against Chennai and is one of the top batting performers.
  • In the 2021 auction, the Punjab team had the highest salary cap of INR 53.20 crore and made several big purchases, spending INR 47.90 crore to add 9 players to the squad.

Chennai vs Punjab Past T20 Premier League Performance:

YearNo of MatchesChennai WonPunjab WonResult
2021110Chennai won by 6 wickets
2020220Chennai won by 10 wickets Chennai won by 9 wickets 
2019211Chennai won by 22 runsPunjab won by 6 wickets
2018211Punjab won by 4 runsChennai won by 5 wickets
20170000
20160000
2015220Chennai won by 97 runsChennai won by 7 wickets
2014303Punjab won by 6 wicketsPunjab won by 44 runsPunjab won by 24 runs
2013220Chennai won by 10 wickets, Chennai won by 15 runs
2012202Punjab won by 7 runsPunjab won by 6 wickets
2011101Punjab won by 6 wickets
2010211Match Tied, Punjab won in Super OverChennai won by 6 wickets
2009220Chennai won by 12 runsChennai won by 24 runs
2008330Chennai won by 33 runsChennai won by 18 runsChennai won by 9 wickets
Total23149

How Chennai vs Punjab Stats can help you on MPL?

If you are overwhelmed with the T20 Premier League fever and want to participate in the madness, download the MPL Pro app and start playing fantasy cricket daily. The Chennai vs Punjab stats on MPL provide the information you need to create your own fantasy team and take charge of your game. Enjoy the thrill of the battles and rivalries between two teams this T20 fantasy league season, select the players for your team, and watch out for your points as the Chennai vs Punjab match unfolds. The team stats by MPL will help you with player selections for your team, and you can put your cricket knowledge to test through fantasy cricket. At the end of the match, you will score points based on the performance of each player in your team and get a chance to win cash prizes. Here’s the new points system. Participate in multiple T20 league matches and enhance your fantasy cricket strategy skills on MPL Fantasy Cricket to score multiple wins.
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