Hello cricket lovers! Are you ready for the big game between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 49 of IPL 2025? Let’s take it apart with a little punch, fun, and facts!
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Match Preview: CSK vs PBKS
The MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai will host this exciting match on 30 April 2025. CSK are at the bottom of the league table and they need a win here to stay alive in the tournament. Punjab are at No 5 in the league table and they are looking to finish in the top 4.
Head To Head Record
These two teams face off for the 32nd time under IPL rules. CSK lead the series with 16 victories to PBKS’s 15.
Last 5 Matches
- 08-Apr-2025: PBKS Won by 18 runs.
- 05-May-2024: CSK Won by 28 runs.
- PBKS have win 6 of their last 8 matches against CSK.
Weather & Pitch Report
Chennai has a warm and humid evening ahead with temperatures around 30°C. The pitch in MA Chidambaram Stadium is spin-friendly and the pitch generally favours a team bowling first.
Ground Stats
- Matches Played: 90
- Matches Won Batting First: 49
- Matches Won Batting Second: 39
- Average First Innings Score: 164
- Highest Team Total: 246
- Highest Total Successfully Chased: 211
Predicted Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Vijay Shankar
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (wk)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Mukesh Choudhary / Anshul Kamboj
- Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Nehal Wadhera
- Glenn Maxwell
- Shashank Singh
- Harpreet Brar
- Marco Jansen
- Arshdeep Singh
- Lockie Ferguson Reuter
Dream11 Prediction: Small League Team
Wicketkeeper:
- MS Dhoni
Batters:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Shreyas Iyer
- Devon Conway
All-rounders:
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers:
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Arshdeep Singh
- Lockie Ferguson
- Noor Ahmad
Captain:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice Captain:
- Shreyas Iyer
Captain and Vice Captain Choice
Captain:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Shreyas Iyer
Vice Captain:
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Marcus Stoinis
Dream11 Prediction: Grand League Team
Wicketkeeper:
- Prabhsimran Singh
Batters:
- Priyansh Arya
- Rachin Ravindra
- Nehal Wadhera
All-rounders:
- Shivam Dube
- Shashank Singh
- Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers:
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Harpreet Brar
- Marco Jansen
- Khalel Ahmed
Captain:
- Priyansh Arya
Vice Captain:
- Shivam Dube
Who Will Win?
CSK gets the home advantage playing in Chennai and are accounting for the spin-friendly pitch at Chepauk, CSK may edge past PBKS in this matchup. Though PBKS with their recent form, and their strong batting unit makes for a much tighter contest.
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