IPL 2025: PBKS vs CSK Preview: Head-to-Head, Probable XIs, Fantasy Picks & Streaming Details: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will meet the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 22nd match of the IPL 2025 on the 8th of April, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. By beginning their season with two consecutive wins, PBKS highlighted the effects of new coach Ricky Ponting’s leadership. After that, they face setbacks with the 50-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals, even after Glenn Maxwell and Nehal Wadhera’s fruitful 88 runs within the partnership.
On the part of CSK, they continue to picture a bad performance, as it was their 3rd successive defeat; a 25-run loss against the Delhi Capitals was the cause. Coach Stephen Fleming has already acknowledged this, especially with the top-order batting lineup and the right balance affected.
Match Details
Date: April 8, 2025.
Time: 7:30 PM IST.
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
Also Read: IPL 2025: Checkout Full Schedule, Match Dates And Venues PDF Download
Head-to-Head Record
In 30 matches between PBKS and CSK, the head-to-head statistics favor the latter, with CSK winning 16 matches and PBKS securing victory on 14 occasions. With their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad having to change things around a bit now, the batting lineup of CSK is also under the scanner. Coach Stephen Fleming, however, has given his reasons that he can’t really influence when it comes to decision-making by Dhoni, which makes things difficult.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium requires a balancing act between bat and ball, with both pacers and spinners getting assistance hence making most teams advantageous in defending.
Weather Forecast: The weather in Mullanpur should be bright, and expected temperatures will be around 28 degrees in the evening, with normal humidity levels and no real chances of rain. Thus, cricket-matching conditions would theoretically be good.
IPL 2025 PBKS vs CSK Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Suryansh Shedge, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson. Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal.
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana.
Dream11 Fantasy Top Picks
Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh, MS Dhoni.
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Shreyas Iyer (VC).
All Rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Ravindra Jadeja.
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Yuzi Chahal.
Also Read: IPL 2025 Points Table And Standings: SRH, RCB, CSK, PBKS, DC, LSG, KKR, MI, GT, RR
IPL 2025 PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction
Considering the fact that both teams are able to create a balanced side against the pitch conditions, the toss-winning team will more or less prefer to field first. This may be advantageous, as this area has shown a finer side for Chase. A competitive total would be within 170-190 runs.
Streaming Details
Television: Star Sports Network
Online Streaming: JioHotstar app and website.
