The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been full of thrilling matches, and the excitement continues with Match 22 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This match will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. As both teams gear up for this contest, let’s dive into the details and predictions for this exciting clash.
Match Details
- Series: Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025)
- Match: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Match 22
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh
- Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST, Tuesday, 8 April 2025
- TV Channel: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app
PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction
Here are the predictions for the game based on which team bats first:
- If PBKS bats first: PBKS is expected to score around 192 runs.
- Result Prediction: PBKS will win by 15 runs.
- If CSK bats first: CSK is expected to score around 173 runs.
- Result Prediction: PBKS will win by 5 wickets.
PBKS vs CSK Predicted Playing XI
- Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Suryansh Shedge, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal (impact player)
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana (impact player)
Injury Updates
- Punjab Kings: No injury concerns for PBKS in this match.
- Chennai Super Kings: CSK also has no injury concerns for this game.
Key Players from the Previous Game
- PBKS Key Players:
- Nehal Wadhera: 62 runs from 41 balls
- Glenn Maxwell: 30 runs from 21 balls
- Lockie Ferguson: 2 wickets from 4 overs
- CSK Key Players:
- Vijay Shankar: 69 runs from 54 balls
- MS Dhoni: 30 runs from 26 balls
- Khaleel Ahmed: 2 wickets from 4 overs
Head-to-Head Records
PBKS and CSK have faced each other 30 times in the IPL. Out of these, CSK has won 16 matches, while PBKS has won 14 times. This close rivalry promises another exciting contest!
Mullanpur Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Mullanpur is known to be largely batter-friendly, but it also offers early movement for seam bowlers. In the previous season of IPL (2023), spinners performed well, with the best economy rate of 7.08 across all venues. While it remains balanced, scores above 180 in the first innings have been rare. Expect a competitive battle between bat and ball.
- Temperature: 33°C
- Humidity: 37%
- Rain: 5% chance of precipitation
- Wind Speed: 8 km/h
- Clouds: Partly cloudy skies
Conclusion
Both Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in strong form heading into this match, and fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome. With PBKS slightly favored based on recent performances and pitch conditions, they have the upper hand. However, CSK has the experience and strength to turn the game in their favor, making this match unpredictable. Fans can expect an exciting contest between two talented teams.
