CHE vs PBKS Players’ battles: The 49th match of TATA IPL 2025 will be played between CHE and PBKS at the Chennai Super Kings’ iconic home ground (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai). In this article, we will explore Players’ battles and IPL stats at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The live telecast of this match will be available on JioHotstar and Star Sports.
CHE vs PBKS 49th match: Who is ahead in this contest?
So far, the Chennai Super Kings have been facing a tough season, having lost seven out of their nine matches. They currently sit in the bottom place on the points table, with only 4 points. Recently, they suffered a 5-wicket defeat against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Dewald Brevis and Ayush Mhatre delivered impressive batting performances, while Noor Ahmad excelled with the ball during the match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
On the other hand, it has been a mixed season for Punjab Kings, having won five out of their nine matches. The last match against Kolkata Knight Riders ended with no result; before that, they lost their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis performed well with the bat, while Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar and Yuzvendra Chahal took 1 wicket each against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With 10 points, PBKS currently sit in fifth place on the points table.
In terms of head-to-head (H2H) records, the Chennai Super Kings hold the edge with 17 wins out of 32, while PBKS managed to win 15 matches. In the last 5 matches, PBKS has won 4 matches while CHE won only 1 match. Considering their recent form Punjab Kings appear slightly ahead going into this match.
CHE vs PBKS Players Battle
Noor Ahmad
Strength
Noor Ahmad is the leading wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings.
Has a good track record at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Weakness
Shashank Singh and Josh Inglis are very strong against him.
Shivam Dube
Strength
Dube is the top run scorer for CHE
Weakness
Arshdeep Singh and Marcus Stoinis have dismissed Shivam Dube two times.
Dewald Brevis
Strength
Dewald Brevis has a strike rate of 179.2 and an average of 46.00 since last year.
Weakness
Marco Jansen has dismissed Dewald Brevis three times.
Shreyas Iyer
Strength
Iyer has maintained his average of over 45.00.
Weakness
Syed Khaleel Ahmed has dismissed Shreyas Iyer once.
Priyansh Arya
Strength
Priyansh is in fine form and leading run scorer for PBKS.
Weakness
Noor Ahmad has dismissed Priyansh Arya once.
Shashank Singh
Strength
Shashank Singh has maintained his batting average over 50.00 this season.
Weakness
Syed Khaleel Ahmed has dismissed Shashank Singh once.
Nehal Wadhera
Strength
Nehal Wadhera has a good track record at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Weakness
Matheesha Pathirana has dismissed Matheesha Pathirana once.
CHE vs PBKS Top Players at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai:
Shivam Dube (CHE)
Dewald Brevis (CHE)
Noor Ahmad (CHE)
Syed Khaleel Ahmed (CHE)
Nehal Wadhera (PBKS)
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
Matheesha Pathirana (CHE)
IPL Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai:
| Total Match | 90 |
| Batting 1st Won | 51 |
| Batting 2nd Won | 39 |
| Avg Score | 150-160 |
| Highest Total | 246 |
| Lowest Total | 70 |
CHE vs PBKS Pitch Report, Match 49th, Indian Premier League 2025
CHE vs PBKS Playing XI:
Chennai Super Kings (CHE):
Ayush Mhatre, Shaik Rasheed, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (WK/C), Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis (WK), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar
FAQ
Who is expected to win this match?
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have a high chance of winning this match.
What is the average score at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai?
The average score at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is between 150 and 160 runs.
What is the pitch behaviour at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai?
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is batting-friendly, offering some favour for pacers, making it easier for batsmen to play their shots.
