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The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to face the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on April 8, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Both teams are eager to rebound after recent losses, making this a crucial encounter for their standings in the tournament.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | PBKS vs CSK |
| Date | April 8, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh |
| Format | T20 |
Team Previews
Punjab Kings Preview
Punjab Kings started IPL 2025 with two consecutive victories but faced a setback in their recent match against Rajasthan Royals, losing by 50 runs. Despite Nehal Wadhera’s impressive 62 off 41 balls, the top-order failure hampered their chances. Shreyas Iyer, who scored two unbeaten half-centuries in the first two games, will be the key player to watch out for. The middle order includes all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis, but both have struggled this season. Arshdeep Singh leads the bowling attack, having picked up six wickets in three games, while Noor Ahmad is the leading wicket-taker this season with ten wickets.
Chennai Super Kings Preview
Chennai Super Kings have had a mixed start with one win and three losses. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been the standout performer with two half-centuries and a strike rate of 155. Vijay Shankar also contributed significantly with 69 runs in the last game. However, Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni have not been consistent. Noor Ahmad, with ten wickets, and Khaleel Ahmed, with eight wickets, have been the pick of the bowlers. CSK is still searching for the right balance among their overseas players.
Favourite Team to Win Today’s Match
| Team | Reason |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | With a better-balanced team and more consistent performances from key players like Gaikwad and Noor Ahmad, CSK has an edge over PBKS today. |
Fantasy Team XI
| Player | Role | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | Batsman/Wicketkeeper | PBKS |
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | Batsman | PBKS |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batsman | CSK |
| Vijay Shankar | All-rounder | CSK |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder | PBKS |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder | CSK |
| MS Dhoni | Wicketkeeper | CSK |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | PBKS |
| Noor Ahmad (VC) | Bowler | CSK |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler | PBKS |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Bowler | CSK |
Fantasy Team Explanation : This fantasy XI combines strong performers from both sides. Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer form a formidable top order, supported by Ruturaj Gaikwad. All-rounders like Vijay Shankar, Glenn Maxwell, and Ravindra Jadeja add depth. MS Dhoni provides stability, while Arshdeep Singh, Noor Ahmad, Lockie Ferguson, and Matheesha Pathirana offer varied bowling options.
Captain and Vice-Captain Suggestions
- Captain : Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
- Vice-Captain : Noor Ahmad (CSK)
Players to Avoid
- Avoid : Marcus Stoinis (PBKS), Shivam Dube (CSK)
Team Squads
Punjab Kings Squad
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Suryansh Shedge
- Marco Jansen
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Lockie Ferguson
- Noor Ahmad
Chennai Super Kings Squad
- Rachin Ravindra
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Vijay Shankar
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (wk)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Shivam Dube
Probable Playing XI
| PBKS | CSK |
|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | Rachin Ravindra |
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) | Devon Conway |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) |
| Shashank Singh | Vijay Shankar |
| Marcus Stoinis | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Glenn Maxwell | MS Dhoni (wk) |
| Suryansh Shedge | Ravichandran Ashwin |
| Marco Jansen | Noor Ahmad |
| Lockie Ferguson | Mukesh Choudhary |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Khaleel Ahmed |
| Arshdeep Singh | Matheesha Pathirana |
Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is expected to be balanced with moderate scoring conditions. It offers some assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. As the game progresses, the pitch may get easier for batting.
Weather Conditions
The weather is expected to be sunny with temperatures ranging between 19 and 37 degrees Celsius. Winds will blow from the southeast at 8-14 km/h. Rain is expected with lightning.
Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss should bowl first as chasing has been favorable in previous matches at this venue.
Winner Prediction
We predict that Chennai Super Kings will defeat Punjab Kings.
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