Punjab Kings are all set to play their remaining home games at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala and in the next game, they take on the challenge of Chennai Super Kings. The two teams met each other just in their previous clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and PBKS secured a clinical victory there. They will be up for a re-match, and it will be a crucial match for both sides to keep their play-off hopes afloat. CSK are on ten points after playing ten games and need to win at least three from their last four games to keep the playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, PBKS are in a nothing to lose scenario and they are carrying momentum behind them.  Shubman Gill Meets Virat Kohli, Star Batting Duo Has Friendly Conversation Ahead of RCB vs GT IPL 2024 Match (Watch Video).

Ruturaj Gaikwad has won only one toss in the entire season so far and CSK have suffered because of that. Additionally, Ajinkya Rahane has been out of form and CSK has also struggled to sort out the batting order of Sameer Rizvi and Daryl Mitchell. Meanwhile, PBKS have found some momentum since the KKR game with Prabhsimran Singh. Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw and Shashank Singh all having runs under their belt. Under Sam Curran's captaincy, they would look to extend the run. Meanwhile, fans who are eager to know if weather will cause in interruption in the PBKS vs CSK IPL 2024 match can read more.

Dharamsala Weather Report

Expected Weather During PBKS vs CSK IPL 2024 Match (Accueather.com)

Fans will be relieved to know that as per the weather forecast, there is no chance of rain during the PBKS vs CSK match at the HPCA Stadium on May 5. The humidity is also going to stay low, just below 41% which means dew might not affect the game heavily. With the temperature being cool and soothing ranging between 19-21 degree celsius, fans can enjoy a stellar contest between bat and ball.  MS Dhoni Opens Up on Memorable Reunion With 2011 World Cup Trophy at BCCI Headquarters During IPL 2024, Says ‘It Was Slightly Tilted, So I Fixed It’ (Watch Video).

Dharamsala Pitch Report

Like the most North Indian venues of India, Dharamsala suits the seamers better than the spinners. There should be some movement, both in the air and off the seam with the new ball and eventually it will get better to bat on. The boundaries are not big and as a result, it is likely to be a high-scoring game with good value for shots available for the batters.

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