CSK vs PBKS Match Preview

In the Indian Premier League 2025, the next few games will determine playoff berths. In the 49th match, the Chennai Super Kings face the Punjab Kings. The Super Kings lost to the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous game, while the Punjab Kings shared points with the Kolkata Knight Riders due to rain. 

CSK vs PBKS Match Details 

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings – 49th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Date & Time: 30th April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

CSK vs PBKS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	44
Win% batting 2nd	56

CSK vs PBKS Pitch Report

Spin will be king again at Chepauk, with the surface slowing significantly as the game progresses. Batters will need to capitalize on power plays before the ball softens and grips.

CSK vs PBKS Weather Report

The climate in Chennai will be hot, humid, and clear. We will have a full game.  

CSK vs PBKS Last Five Matches

CSK ( Chennai Super Kings )	L L W L L
PBKS ( Punjab Kings )	L W W L W

CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	PBKS Won	CSK Won	Tie	NR
Overall	31	15	16	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

CSK vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:

Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Chennai Super Kings

• Shivam Dube – Shivam Dube did not have a great start to the campaign, but has succeeded in turning things around and has been the best batter for CSK in the last few matches.
• Noor Ahmad –  Noor Ahmad is CSK's leading wicket-taker this year, with 14 wickets. He has taken 12 wickets in his six matches.

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Priyansh Arya – Priyansh Arya appears to be in good form this season, with an average of 35.88 in nine innings.
• Yuzvendra Chahal –  Yuzvendra Chahal has bowled a few good spells and has nine wickets to his name.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya(C), Ayush Mhatre(VC), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Team:

Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer(C), Priyansh Arya, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja(VC), Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya

Vice-captain – Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube

Wicketkeeper – Prabhsimran Singh

CSK vs PBKS Probable Winners:

The Chennai Super Kings will fight for survival. The players have been in poor form for a long time and must put that behind them if they are to perform well in this game. The Punjab Kings have good batsmen and a varied bowling attack. Based on the two teams' recent form and confidence, we expect the Punjab Kings to start as favorites in this game. Considering the team combination, Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.