IPL 2025: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Match Preview
Date & Time: April 30, 2025
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Time: 7:30 PM IST
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Until today, the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has not begun. The match is to be played at 7:30 PM IST at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Match Preview
This is a crucial match for both sides. CSK, who are currently at ninth position on the points table with two victories in nine matches, are in a do-or-die situation to remain in the playoff race. PBKS, who are at fifth position, can move up to the second position with a victory today and improve their chances of a playoff spot.
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram ground has been kindly to teams second up in recent games. For matches since 2024 where the first innings total was under 175, the chasing team has won every one of eight games.
The weather forecast for hot and humid conditions with a temperature of approximately 36°C, which can have an effect on strategies—particularly because of the dew effect likely in the evening.
Predicted Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Ayush Mhatre
Shaik Rasheed
Deepak Hooda
Sam Curran
Ravindra Jadeja
Dewald Brevis
Shivam Dube
MS Dhoni (c & wk)
Noor Ahmad
Khaleel Ahmed
Matheesha Pathirana
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya
Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
Shreyas Iyer (c)
Shashank Singh
Nehal Wadhera
Glenn Maxwell
Marcus Stoinis
Marco Jansen
Azmatullah Omarzai
Arshdeep Singh
Yuzvendra Chahal
