Here’s a preview of the 49th match of IPL 2025 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), scheduled for April 30, 2025, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
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Match Overview
- Result: Yet to begin
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
Match Info
- CSK’s Last Match: Chennai Super Kings are struggling this season, sitting at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table with two wins and seven losses. They need a win to salvage their campaign.
- PBKS’s Last Match: Punjab Kings are placed fifth in the standings with five wins from nine matches. They are looking to strengthen their playoff chances.
Squads
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- MS Dhoni (c & wk), Dewald Brevis, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddharth, Ayush Mhatre, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana
- Impact Player: Anshul Kamboj
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Pyla Avinash
- Impact Player: Harpreet Brar
Venue Guide
- Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Pitch: Spin-friendly surface with slow bounce. Batters need to settle before attacking.
Live Streaming Guide
- TV Channels: Star Sports Network
- Online Streaming: JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar
Key Players to Watch
CSK
- MS Dhoni: The legendary finisher.
- Ravindra Jadeja: All-rounder with spin expertise.
- Shivam Dube: CSK’s leading run-scorer this season.
PBKS
- Shreyas Iyer: Captain and key batter.
- Arshdeep Singh: Leading wicket-taker for PBKS.
- Glenn Maxwell: Explosive all-rounder.
Head-to-Head Record
- CSK vs PBKS in IPL history: CSK have won 16 out of 31 matches, while PBKS have won 15.
- Recent Clashes: PBKS won their last encounter this season.
Weather and Pitch Conditions
- Weather: Hot and humid, temperature around 35°C.
- Pitch: Spin-friendly surface, favoring slower bowlers.
Conclusion
CSK needs a miracle to stay alive in IPL 2025, while PBKS will aim to solidify their playoff chances. Can Dhoni’s CSK turn things around, or will PBKS continue their dominance?