A do-or-die clash for CSK as they face PBKS at home.
CSK vs PBKS Match Details
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Match 49, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | cc, Chennai |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Match Overview
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be locking horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, April 30.. The two sides faced each other in the 22nd Match of the season, which Punjab won by 18 runs.
The home team has won just one out of their last five matches at home. Furthermore, in the entire season, they have managed to come out victorious on two occasions and are currently languishing at the bottom of the table. With five more games remaining this season, finishing in the top four looks unlikely, however, they will look to play their best brand of cricket in the coming matches and finish on a high.
Meanwhile, PBKS have won five out of their nine matches so far, and are sitting in the fifth position in the tally with 11 points. Their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders was hampered by heavy showers, eventually leading to a no-result. The Shreyas Iyer-led team will have to give an extra push if they wish to find themselves in the top four. With the competition increasing as the tournament reaches its final month, PBKS have to find a solution to win matches consistently.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The Chepauk pitch has traditionally helped spinners, with conditions becoming more favourable for them as the match progresses due to the surface slowing down. Dew may influence the pitch’s behaviour, particularly during the latter stages of the game. So far, five games have been played at this venue this season, with teams bowling first winning on three occasions.
- Total Match Played: 144
- Batting First Won: 74
- Batting Second Won: 68
- Tie: 02
- Average 1st innings Score: 159
Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be partly cloudy and humid. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 33°C with 73% humidity.
CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Won by Chennai Super Kings | 17 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 14 |
| Tied | 01 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 19, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | April 8, 2025 |
CSK vs PBKS Predicted Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Player: Ravichandran Ashwin
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer(c), Josh Inglis(w), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Harpreet Brar
Player battles to watch out for in CSK vs PBKS, Match 49 in IPL 2025:
1. Rachin Ravindra vs Arshdeep Singh
The left-hander Rachin Ravindra is set to face left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh, one of the best in T20 cricket, in a do-or-die match for CSK. Rachin will look to go on the attack during the powerplay, taking on the bowlers early, while Arshdeep aims to swing the ball both ways. The two youngsters have faced each other only once in T20 cricket, where Rachin scored 9 runs off 8 balls against Arshdeep without being dismissed.
2. Shreyas Iyer vs Noor Ahmed
Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer is set to face Afghanistan’s premier spinner Noor Ahmad on the turning tracks of Chepauk—conditions that could test Iyer’s skills against spin. The two have never faced each other in T20s before, but this matchup could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the game.
Prediction
Punjab Kings are riding high on exceptional form and a string of recent victories. Their batting has been explosive this season. Whereas Chennai Super Kings have endured a disappointing season marred by inconsistency and underperformance.
Hence, PBKS are favourites to win this clash.
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