Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will encounter  Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of IPL 2025 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium - actually known as Chepauk - on April 30, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. MS Dhoni will be taking over captain responsibilities due to Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury, while Shreyas Iyer will be in charge of PBKS. Both teams see this match as crucial in terms of playoff qualification.

While this is a fierce rivalry, PBKS has made strides in closing the gap over the last few seasons. In fact, they have won the last five of the last six matches, including their most recent match in IPL 2025 in Match 22, when they won by 18 runs. CSK prefers spin-heavy bowling and well-balanced batting on the slow pitch at Chepauk, as it lends itself well to telling stories to the opposition batsmen. PBKS relies on aggressive batting, which has been the Achilles' heel of CSK in the past and has tested their more traditional bowling approach.

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Most Memorable CSK vs PBKS Matches

The CSK-PBKS contest has seen some exciting moments, characterized by individual brilliance and close finishes. Some of the classic matches are listed below:

IPL 2025, Match 22 (April 8, 2025)—Mullanpur

• PBKS Score: 219/6 (20 overs)
  
• CSK Score: 201/5 (20 overs)
  
• Result: PBKS won by 18 runs
  

Priyansh Arya thrashed 103 off 42 balls (joint fourth-fastest IPL century), aided by Shashank Singh's unbeaten 52, as PBKS scored 219/6. CSK's poor fielding (five dropped catches, including two of Arya) took its toll on the chase, with Devon Conway's 69 off 49 and Shivam Dube's 36 off 23 falling short at 201/5. Arya's blistering knock won him Player of the Match, the fourth consecutive one for PBKS against CSK.

IPL 2024, Match 53 (May 5, 2024) – Dharamsala

• CSK Score: 167/9 (20 overs)
  
• PBKS Score: 139/9 (20 overs)
  
• Result: CSK won by 28 runs
  

Ravindra Jadeja's 43 from 26 and Ruturaj Gaikwad's 32 saw CSK reach 167/9. PBKS collapsed in the chase, with Prabhsimran Singh's 30 the best score, as Jadeja (3/20), Tushar Deshpande (2/35), and Simarjeet Singh (2/16) held them to 139/9. Jadeja's all-round heroics saw him win Player of the Match and a valuable CSK win.

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IPL 2018, Match 12 (April 15, 2018)—Mohali

• CSK Score: 193/5 (20 overs)
• PBKS Score: 197/7 (20 overs)
• Result: PBKS won by 4 runs

Chris Gayle belted a quickfire 63 off 33 balls, and KL Rahul arrived with a well-crafted 37 to propel PBKS to 197/7. CSK fought valiantly with MS Dhoni, injured, leading the charge with a wonderful 79 off 44 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes) as CSK made a good effort at chasing down the total, finally falling short at 193/5. Andrew Tye bowled well to restrict CSK with his 2/47 contributions. Gayle was named Player of the Match, signaling the home ground advantage for PBKS.