Published on: Apr 29, 2025 11:58 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 29, 2025 1:49 pm IST
Time for Match 49 of Tata IPL 2025. The 5-time champions Chennai Super Kings are all set to host Punjab Kings in their backyard, i.e., the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, in what would be the ‘Battle of Kings.’
Things have been rough for the 5-time champions, who are languishing right at the bottom of the points table. Having won only 2 games out of 9, the Super Kings only have 4 points to their name. Even if they win all their remaining matches from here, they can reach 14 points, wherein they have to remain dependent on other results going their way for playoff qualification. Mathematically, they do have a chance of making it to the top 4, but realistically, especially the way they are playing, CSK’s chances for the top 4 qualifications look bleak.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings are on a roll. Having won 5 of their 9 games so far, the Shreyas Iyer-led side has shown utter prominence and look ready to take on any challenge put in front of them. Standing 5th on the table, the Kings just need to win 2 more games to make it to the playoffs with 5 matches in their kitty.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction.
Date: 30th April 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Matches Played: 31 CSK won: 16 PBKS won: 15 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
The Chennai Super Kings have a slight upper hand in the head-to-head battle against the Punjab Kings. CSK has 16 wins from 31 matches, whereas PBKS has won 15. However, in recent times, PBKS leads the race handsomely with 4 wins from the last 5 games between the two sides
The surface at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is expected to be a spinner’s paradise, offering significant assistance to slow bowlers right from the start. The pitch tends to grip, making stroke-making challenging for batters who rely heavily on power-hitting. Instead, those who favor classical cricketing shots and rotate strike efficiently are likely to succeed. As the game progresses, the conditions could change, particularly with dew playing a role in the second innings. If moisture settles in, batting could become easier, allowing the ball to skid onto the bat rather than gripping on the surface. This factor might tempt teams to chase, but historically, a competitive first-innings total of 170-180 has proven sufficient on this wicket. The toss will be crucial, as captains will need to assess whether to bat first and utilize the turning track or take advantage of potential dew later in the game.
Here’s a structured table showcasing IPL stats for the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai:
CSK vs PBKS Team News and Expected Playing XI
CSK Expected Playing XI: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Dewald Brevis, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Nathan Ellis IMPACT PLAYERS: Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin
PBKS Expected Playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal IMPACT PLAYERS: Harpreet Brar
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the visitors, Punjab Kings, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between the Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings will take place on Thursday, April 30, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.
Wicket-keepers: Prabhsimran Singh Batters: Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Ravindra Jadeja Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, K Khaleel Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal
C/VC Options- Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmad, Shreyas Iyer, Dewald Brevis
Tags: IPL 2025