Chennai Super Kings v Punjab Kings predictions and IPL cricket betting tips

Best bets, predictions and analysis for Chennai Super Kings v Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Cricket, 3pm Sunday

Best bets

Bhanuka Rajapaksa to be man of the match
1pt 20-1 Betfair, Paddy Power

Match preview

Defending IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have lost their first two matches of the 2022 campaign so their new captain Ravindra Jadeja may be feeling the heat as he leads his side out at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium.

Chennai's batting unit failed to fire in the season opener, making just 131-5 against Kolkata Knight Riders, and their bowlers had a tough time at the Brabourne on Thursday when Lucknow chased down 211 with three balls to spare.

Opponents Punjab Kings nailed an excellent run-chase to beat Bangalore before a six-wicket defeat to KKR and their number three Bhanuka Rajapaksa is an eye-catching 20-1 to be named man of the match.

The Sri Lankan is striking the ball as well as any batter at the tournament, hitting three fours and three sixes in a nine-ball 31 against Kolkata after cracking 43 off 22 deliveries in the win over Bangalore.

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