IPL Fantasy 2021: Best Fantasy XI for Match 53 - CSK vs PBKS and Match 54 - KKR vs RR | IPL Fantasy Tips

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 53rd match of the Vivo Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Thursday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. It's the first match of a Thursday doubleheader that'll see KKR and RR locking horns later on.

Players playing in Match 52: Virat Kohli (RCB) (BAT) (12 Credits), Harshal Patel (BOWL) (RCB) (7 Credits), Glenn Maxwell (ALL) (RCB) (9 Credits), Yuzvendra Chahal (BOWL) (RCB) (9 Credits), Kane Williamson (SRH) (BAT) (9.5 Credits), and Rashid Khan (BOWL) (SRH) (10.5 Credits).

Captain: Kane Williamson | Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli

Credits Remaining: 3.

Fantasy Team for Match 52: RCB vs SRH

I have players in my team for this match, and will make three regular and one uncapped transfer.

Deadline for Transfers: 3:30 PM IST on Thursday, October 7th.

Note: The team suggested in the article isn't guaranteed to be the final selection. In case of any unexpected team news at the toss, players will have to make the required adjustments, which will then be updated in the article for the next match.

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Transfers

Transfers used: 3. Transfers remaining: 9.

1) Yuzvendra Chahal (BOWL) (RCB) (9 Credits) - OUT. | Arshdeep Singh (BOWL) (PBKS) (7.5 Credits) - IN. (Uncapped Transfer)

2) Virat Kohli (BAT) (RCB) (12 Credits) - IN. | Mayank Agarwal (BAT) (PBKS) (9.5 Credits)- IN.

3) Glenn Maxwell (ALL) (RCB) (9 Credits) - OUT. | KL Rahul (WK) (PBKS) (11.5 Credits) - IN.

4) Rashid Khan (BOWL) (SRH) (10.5 Credits) - OUT. | Shardul Thakur (BOWL) (CSK) (8.5 Credits) - IN.

I'm continuing with three transfers per game, and I'll have six players once more. The choice to bring KL Rahul and Arshdeep Singh was easy, although Bishnoi is a decent alternative to Arshdeep.

It was a toss-up between Mayank Agarwal and Faf Du Plessis for the third batters' slot in my team. While I chose Agarwal, I could change my decision after looking at the toss.

I had to include another bowler, so I've decided to represent CSK's stellar attack by bringing Shardul Thakur in. He has a knack for picking up wickets, and his slower deliveries could work well in Dubai.

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Best IPL Fantasy Team for Match 53 - CSK vs PBKS

Suggested Team: IPL 2021 Match 53- CSK vs PBKS

I'm happy with the set of players I've included for this match. KL and Agarwal have been excellent in a disappointing season for Punjab. So I'd like to see them put on one more cracking opening partnership. Arshdeep Singh has picked up eight wickets in the two matches played in Dubai. Considering CSK's aggressive batting approach, he could get a few more at the death.

Moeen Ali's end product has waned in the UAE leg, so he'll look to get back to form before the playoffs. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in good nick, and he'll look to carry on his form. Shardul Thakur should pick up a couple of wickets in this match.

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Best IPL Fantasy Team for Match 53 - Summary

Moeen Ali will look to recreate his all-round heroics from the reverse fixture. (Image Courtesy: IPLT20.com)

Players playing in Match 53: Arshdeep Singh (BOWL) (PBKS) (7.5 Credits), KL Rahul (WK) (PBKS) (11.5 Credits), Mayank Agarwal (BAT) (PBKS) (9.5 Credits), Shardul Thakur (BOWL) (CSK) (8.5 Credits), Moeen Ali (ALL) (CSK) (8.5 Credits), and Ruturaj Gaikwad (BAT) (CSK) (8 Credits).

Captaincy: Captaincy is going to be tough once more, and it's a call that'll depend on the toss, pitch report and the playing XIs of both teams.

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Other Players

Venkatesh Iyer (ALL) (KKR) (6 Credits) | Next Fixture: vs RR, Match 54.

Ishan Kishan (WK) (MI) (9 Credits) | Next Fixture: vs SRH, Match 55.

Rahul Tewatia (ALL) (RR) (8.5 Credits) | Next Fixture: vs KKR, Match 54.

Harshal Patel (BOWL) (RCB) (7 Credits) | Next Fixture: vs DC, Match 56.

Kane Williamson (SRH) (BAT) (9.5 Credits) | Next Fixture: vs MI, Match 55.

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will go head to head with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second match of the day at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Players playing in Match 53: Arshdeep Singh (BOWL) (PBKS) (7.5 Credits), KL Rahul (WK) (PBKS) (11.5 Credits), Mayank Agarwal (BAT) (PBKS) (9.5 Credits), Shardul Thakur (BOWL) (CSK) (8.5 Credits), Moeen Ali (ALL) (CSK) (8.5 Credits), and Ruturaj Gaikwad (BAT) (CSK) (8 Credits).

Credits Remaining: 6.5.

Fantasy Team for Match 53 CSK vs PBKS

I have players in my team for this match, and will make regular and one uncapped transfer.

Deadline for Transfers: 7:30 PM IST on Thursday, October 7th.

Note: The team suggested in the article isn't guaranteed to be the final selection. In case of any unexpected team news at the toss, players will have to make the required adjustments, which will then be updated in the article for the next match.

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Transfers

Transfers used: 3. Transfers remaining: 6.

1) Moeen Ali (ALL) (CSK) (8.5 Credits) - OUT. | Nitish Rana (BAT) (KKR) (8.5 Credits) - IN. (Uncapped Transfer)

2) Mayank Agarwal (BAT) (PBKS) (9.5 Credits) - IN. | Sunil Narine (ALL) (KKR) (9 Credits)- IN.

3) KL Rahul (WK) (PBKS) (11.5 Credits) - OUT. | Evin Lewis (BAT) (RR) (8.5 Credits) - IN.

4) Shardul Thakur (BOWL) (CSK) (8.5 Credits) - OUT. | Mustafizur Rahman (BOWL) (RR) (8.5 Credits) - IN.

I'm likely to back some players whom I haven't trusted this season. Sunil Narine, Evin Lewis and Mustafizur Rahman are ones who haven't been in my team much this season. While it's difficult to predict your transfers two games in advance, they look like good picks on a slow Sharjah surface.

The runs, if any, should come from the openers, and Evin Lewis could get off to another good start. Narine was excellent against DC when the two sides met at the same venue earlier on. And I'm hoping he delivers with the ball and maybe with the bat too. Rehman has been an underrated contributor for RR, and his slower deliveries could work very well on this surface.

Nitish Rana looks the most comfortable batter for KKR on such sluggish wickets, and he could clear the short boundaries in Sharjah with ease. I'll have ten credits in the bank after these transfers.

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Best IPL Fantasy Team for Match 54 - KKR vs RR

Suggested Team: IPL 2021 Match 54- KKR vs RR

I feel I've got a decent team, although I'm unsure about the two teams and the match in general.

Venkatesh Iyer was one of the catalysts for KKR's remarkable turnaround, and he'll look to seal their qualification by playing another quality knock. Narine has done a solid job in tandem with Varun Chakravarthy, and he should pick up a couple of wickets as well. Shakib Al Hasan is a decent differential to Narine for those who are considering him.

I'm expecting KKR to win, so I'm not expecting as much from my RR assets. However, Evin Lewis and Mustafizur Rahman are a couple of good differentials to take a punt on.

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Best IPL Fantasy Team for Match 54 - Summary

Venkatesh Iyer will look to produce another match-winning performance for KKR (Image Courtesy: IPLT20.com)

Players playing in Match 54: Venkatesh Iyer (ALL) (KKR) (6 Credits), Rahul Tewatia (ALL) (RR) (8.5 Credits), Nitish Rana (BAT) (KKR) (8.5 Credits, Sunil Narine (ALL) (KKR) (9 Credits), Mustafizur Rahman (BOWL) (RR) (8.5 Credits), and Evin Lewis (BAT) (RR) (8.5 Credits).

Captaincy: The pitch report should have a huge say in my captaincy call for this match. An all-rounder could be a shrewd pick if the pitch is bowler-friendly. Evin Lewis could get a substantial IPL Fantasy haul if he gets going.

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Other Players

Ishan Kishan (WK) (MI) (9 Credits) | Next Fixture: vs SRH, Match 55.

Harshal Patel (BOWL) (RCB) (7 Credits) | Next Fixture: vs DC, Match 56.

Kane Williamson (SRH) (BAT) (9.5 Credits) | Next Fixture: vs MI, Match 55.

Ruturaj Gaikwad (BAT) (CSK) (8 Credits) | Next Fixture: None

Arshdeep Singh (BOWL) (PBKS) (7.5 Credits) | Next Fixture: None.