CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings match preview, Dream 11 predictions, head-to-head record

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings match preview, Dream 11 predictions, head-to-head record (IPL Photo)

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Punjab Kings (PBKS) would be looking to bounce back into the top-four of the Indian Premier League (IPL) standings when they take on five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Punjab had defeated CSK by 18 runs in their previous meeting this season. Chennai are struggling and have managed just one victory in their last five home matches.

CSK are currently languishing at the last spot on the points table with just two victories from nine encounters. Their chances of finishing in the top four appear next to impossible with just five games remaining.

PBKS, on the other hand, have enjoyed a fine campaign and their 11 points put them in fifth spot in the team standings. The team have secured five wins and once shared points with the opposition in nine games thus far this season. Shreyas Iyer's team will look to continue the momentum as the tournament nears its business end.

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CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Head-to-Head

CSK have won 16 matches in their 31 IPL encounters against PBKS, who have won 15. This also includes victories in Super Overs. In Chennai, PBKS have had four victories and as many losses against CSK.

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2025: What to expect

It is anticipated that the pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium would help the spinners who bowl more slowly through the air. In order to score runs, the batters will need to grind it out in the middle and should rely on conventional cricket shots instead of taking an unorthodox approach, which is usually witnessed in this format of the game.

The game is not anticipated to be interrupted by rain and the temperature is expected to hover between 28 to 36 degrees Celsius.

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CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Dream 11 predictions

CSK Probable XI: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

PBKS Probable XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal