Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be taking on each other in the 49th match of IPL 2025. The CSK vs PBKS match will be played on Wednesday (April 30) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Both teams will be eyeing a win in the upcoming match after failing to win their last game. CSK faced Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last game and suffered a crushing 5-wicket loss at their home ground. Batting first, CSK could score only 154 before SRH chased it down quite comfortably.
PBKS faced Kolkata Knight Riders and did well with the bat before rain dashed their hopes of returning to winning ways. After suffering a heavy defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, PBKS scored 201/4 against KKR. In reply, KKR were on 7/0 after 1 over when rain halted the game, and it was eventually called off.
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CSK vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match 49 2025?
Match Preview – CSK vs PBKS, Match 49, IPL 2025
- Date: April 30, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Live Broadcast and live streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema
For CSK, it looks like the end of the road this season. With only two wins from 9 games, they are currently languishing at the bottom of the points table. Even if they win their remaining 5 games, they are unlikely to go to the playoffs.
The five-time champions have only pride left to play for this season, and they will be desperate to turn things around. After a disastrous first half of the season, CSK will be hoping to end the tournament on a good note.
On the other hand, PBKS are very much in contention for the playoffs and just cannot afford too many slip-ups now. The tournament is at a stage where even one defeat could make things trickier.
PBKS have lost three points in their last two games and will be desperate to win the upcoming game to get their campaign back on track. They are currently in the fifth spot in the points table with 5 wins from 9 games. A win against CSK can take them to the top four.
CSK vs PBKS Match prediction – Head-to-head record:
- Total matches: 31
- Won by CSK: 16
- Won by PBKS: 15
The rivalry between CSK and PBKS has been quite intense over the years. Out of the 31 games between the two teams so far, CSK have won 16 while PBKS have won 15.
CSK vs PBKS Match Prediction – Pitch Report:
- Spin-friendly pitch: The MA Chidambaram Stadium has traditionally assisted spinners. The surface is expected to be slow and will offer low bounce, making it easy for the spinners to make a big impact.
- Average First Innings Score: 164
- Win percentage batting second: 43.33
CSK vs PBKS Match prediction – Weather update:
- Rain forecast: Nil
- Temperature: 30-31°C
- Humidity: 80-85%
CSK vs PBKS Match Prediction – Toss Prediction & Impact
Toss winner likely to choose: Bat first
The venue is known for assisting spinners. With time, the pitch becomes difficult to bat on, and spinners usually dominate the proceedings. Both teams will be looking to bat first and post a big total before trying to defend it.
Key Players to Watch
Chennai Super Kings:
- Ayush Mhatre
- Dewald Brevis
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Noor Ahmad
- MS Dhoni
Punjab Kings:
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer
- Marco Jansen
- Yuzvendra Chahal
CSK vs PBKS Match prediction – Recent form:
- CSK- L, L, W
- PBKS – NR, L, W
Both teams have struggled in recent matches. CSK have managed to win only one of their last three games. On the other hand, PBKS have one win, one loss, and the other game ended in a no-result.
(*NR stands for No Result)
CSK vs PBKS – Predicted Playing XIs
CSK: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer(c), Josh Inglis(w), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Expert Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
- If CSK bats first, they will have to come up with something special to post a big total. CSK have struggled with the bat this season and will be hoping for a better performance. If they manage to post a 180-plus total, they have the bowling lineup to make lives difficult for PBKS batters.
- If PBKS bats first, they will be targeting to post a big total. CSK’s batters have lacked consistency this season, and PBKS will be fancying their chances if they manage to post a total in excess of 180 runs.
PBKS will start the upcoming game as favourites and are expected to beat CSK.