CSK vs PBKS Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 49th Match of IPL 2025

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Tomorrow’s showdown at Chepauk could be a make-or-break moment for Chennai Super Kings — quite literally. The five-time IPL champions are staring at the real possibility of being the first team this season to be officially knocked out of the playoff race. That adds serious weight to their clash with Punjab Kings on Wednesday. 

For CSK and their fans, this season has been a rough ride. The numbers don’t lie — they’ve been the weakest batting side in the competition. In a tournament where 200-plus totals are becoming the norm, Chennai have managed to hit that mark just once. Ironically, that one big score came in a loss to none other than PBKS in Mullanpur. In a bid to fix their misfiring batting order, CSK have turned to youth, giving chances to exciting prospects like Dewald Brevis, Sheikh Rasheed, and Ayush Mhatre. But as talented as they are, these young guns need time — and unfortunately for CSK, time is something they’re running out of this season. 

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings find themselves in a far healthier position. Sitting fifth on the table with 11 points from 9 games, they’re right in the thick of the playoff race. A win tomorrow could see them leap as high as second place – if other results go their way. However, they’ll still be feeling a bit hard done by their rain-affected game at Eden Gardens, where they looked set to grab two points before the skies opened up and forced a shared result with KKR. But that disappointment has only added more fuel to their fire, and they’ll be eyeing Chepauk as the perfect place to bounce back and tighten their grip on a playoff spot. 

Head-to-Head: CSK vs PBKS- Who Holds the Advantage?

As of IPL 2025, the Chennai Super Kings hold a slight advantage in the head-to-head battle against Chennai Super Kings. Out of the 31 encounters between the two, CSK has won 16 and SRH managed 15 wins, and 0 match with no result, giving them the upper hand in terms of total victories. However, it's important to note that PBKS comes into this matchup riding high, as they secured a crucial win in their last match with KKR and RCB.

Total Matches Played: 31

CSK Wins: 16

PBKS Wins: 15

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 1

Recent Forms of Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings:

CSK:  L L W L L 

PBKS:  L W W L W

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as match predictions is concerned, CSK might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Ayush Mhatre and MS Dhoni. But SRH's balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Abhishek Sharma and Pat Commins make them a formidable opponent. MA Chidambaram Stadium might slightly favor the spin-heavy teams, so expect a good contest between bat and ball. With pitch at Chepauk being a spinner's paradise, we know Chennai are the favorites, as they have the likes of Noor Ahmed, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin.

Injury Update: Currently no injury concern.

CSK vs PBKS Match, Date, Time, & Venue:

Match: CSK vs PBKS 49th Match of IPL 2025

Date: 30 April 2025

Time: 7:30 PM

Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium   

Location: Chennai

MA Chidambaram Pitch Report:     

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai offers a Spin friendly pitch that challenges batsmen. Early in the match, the surface favors the spinners, allowing them to grip and turn the ball. A first-innings score between 150-160 runs is generally considered competitive. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, providing assistance to spinners, which can make chasing more difficult. Teams chasing targets around 160-170 runs generally have a fighting chance, but anything above 170-180 can put them under pressure, especially with the slow nature of the pitch in the second innings. Overall, it’s a dynamic surface where both batting and bowling strategies will need to adapt to the conditions of Chennai, and a score around 170+ is often a strong target for the chasing side. 

IPL Stats	Value
Total Matches	90
Batting First Won	51
Bowling First Won	39
1st Innings Average Score	162
2nd Innings Average Score	146
Highest Total	246/5
Lowest Total	70/10
Highest Chased	213/4
Lowest Defended	126/8

Possible Playing 11 for CSK:   

Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brewis, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana  

Impact Subs: Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Anshul Kamoj, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravi Ashwin, Jamie Overton

Possible playing 11 for PBKS:

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

Impact Sub: Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vaishak, Harpreet Brar 

Chennai Super Kings Key players:

Shivam Dubey: 50 (32), 43 (37), 31 (29), 42 (27), 18 (15)

Rachin Ravindra: 53 (35), 7 (11), 0 (2), 9 (5), 3 2 (3)

MS Dhoni: 4 (6), 26 (11), 1(4), 27 (12), 30 (26)

Rajindra Jadeja: 5 (9) + 1/28, 37 (22) + 2/24, 4 (9) + 0/9, 36 (23) + 0/18, 3 (6) + 1/19

Noor Ahamed: 0/36, 0/13, 1/8, 1/32, 1/36

Matheesha Pathirana: 0/34, 2/45, 0/52, 1,31, 2/28 

Punjab Kings Key players:

Priyansh Arya: 69 (35), 22 (15), 16 (11), 22 (12), 36 (13)

Prabhsimran Singh: 83 (49), 33 (17), 13 (9), 30 (15), 42 (23)

Shreyas Iyer: 25* (16), 6 (10), 7 (10), 0 (2), 82 (36)

Shashank Singh: DNP, 31* (33), 1 (5), 18(17), 2 (3)

Marco Jansen: 0/20 + 25*(20), 2/10 + DNB, 3/17 + 1(2), 0/39 + 5(5), 0/48 + 34(19)

Arshdeep Singh: 1/26, 2/23, 1/11, 1/37, 0/39

Yuzvendra Chahal: 1/36, 2/11, 1/5, 1/56, 0/9

CSK vs PBKS Fantasy Team:

Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni, Prabhsimran Singh 

Batsman:  Shivam Dube, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer

All-rounders: Ayush Mhatre, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

CSK vs PBKS Team for Today Match:

CSK vs PBKS Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:     

Choice 1:  (C), Noor Ahmad (VC)      

Choice 2: Ravindra Jadeja (C), Shivam Dube (VC)

CSK vs PBKS Fantasy Prediction Backups:   

Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, 

Disclaimer: 

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision.

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