PBKS vs CSK Match Preview, IPL 2025: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 22 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on April 8, 2025, from 7:30 PM IST.
PBKS vs CSK Match 22 Details IPL 2025
| Match | PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 8, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar, Star Sports Network |
| Toss Timing | 7:00 PM IST |
PBKS vs CSK Match Preview, IPL 2025 – Match 22
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Preview
PBKS started IPL 2025 strong with two wins but faltered in their last match vs the Rajasthan Royals. Top-order failures have been costly.
Key Players:
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Shreyas Iyer: 97*, 52* – consistent with the bat.
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Nehal Wadhera: 62 (41) – solid middle-order anchor.
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Arshdeep Singh: 6 wickets in 3 matches – bowling spearhead.
Last Match Highlights:
Batting
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nehal Wadhera | 62 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 151.22 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 30 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 17 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 106.25 |
Bowling
| Player | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson | 4.0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4.0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Marco Jansen | 4.0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
Predicted Playing XI:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Preview
CSK won their season opener but lost the next 3 matches while chasing. They are experimenting a lot to find the right team combination.
Key Players:
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Ruturaj Gaikwad: 121 runs in 4 matches, SR 155.
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Noor Ahmad: 10 wickets at an average. 11.80 – purple patch.
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Matheesha Pathirana: 5 wickets in 3 games – death-overs specialist.
Last Match Highlights:
Batting
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijay Shankar | 69 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 127.78 |
| MS Dhoni | 30 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 115.38 |
| Shivam Dube | 18 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
Bowling
| Player | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khaleel Ahmed | 4.0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2.0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4.0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
Predicted Playing XI:
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Also Read – PBKS vs CSK Head-to-Head Record – IPL 2025
PBKS vs CSK Pitch & Weather Report
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur – Pitch Report
| Aspect | Report |
|---|---|
| Surface Type | Balanced |
| Batting | Moderate scoring |
| Pace | Bounce on offer |
| Spin | Average turn |
| Toss Suggestion | Bowl first (60% win rate) |
Match Day Weather (April 8)
| Time | Temp (°C) | Rain | Wind | Clouds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18h | 29 | 0% | 2.35 k/h NE | 0% |
| 21h | 27 | 0% | 2.06 k/h ESE | 3% |
Clear skies and good batting conditions are expected.
Winning Prediction: Who Will Win PBKS vs CSK?
The Chennai Super Kings are struggling with balance, but their bowling attack is in better form than the Punjab Kings. PBKS relies heavily on Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera, while their bowlers haven’t clicked yet.
Prediction: Chennai Super Kings to beat Punjab Kings
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