For CSK vs PBKS Match 7 grand leagues at Chepauk, here is our risky Team 2 built around Sanju Samson as captain and Noor Ahmad as the key spin differential.
CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Team 2 — Grand League XI
Wicket-keeper: Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) ₹9cr
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) ₹10cr, Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) ₹10cr, Ayush Mhatre (CSK) ₹8cr
All-rounders: Sanju Samson (CSK) ₹10.5cr, Cooper Connolly (PBKS) ₹8cr, Shashank Singh (PBKS) ₹8.5cr
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) ₹10cr, Noor Ahmad (CSK) ₹8.5cr, Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) ₹10cr, Matt Henry (CSK) ₹8.5cr
Grand League Captain Options
Captain: Sanju Samson (CSK) — Samson failed for 6 on CSK debut and is under enormous pressure. Under 15% captain ownership expected in grand leagues. But Samson's response games after poor performances are historically explosive. One big Samson innings at Chepauk = 90+ fantasy points. High risk, very high ceiling.
Captain Option 2: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) — The PBKS captain was injured in Match 4 (hand) but is expected to play. If fully fit, Iyer at Chepauk is dangerous — he loves spin and the slow surface suits his game. Under 20% captain ownership makes him an excellent GL differential.
Key Differentials
Prabhsimran as WK over Samson saves budget for better batting options. Ayush Mhatre — CSK's young opener is exciting and low ownership. Shashank Singh — death-over specialist, low ownership differential. Noor Ahmad — the most dangerous spinner in this match at Chepauk but low ownership.
Safe team: CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Team 1