Punjab Kings (PBKS) aim to get back into winning ways as they travel to Chennai to take on the bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Wednesday evening. CSK, on the other hand, are already out of the tournament and can spoilsport to other teams. Will CSK break their losing streak, or will PBKS storm back into the top 4 of the standings? We will find out at Chepauk.
As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions of the match 49 between CSK and PBKS at Chennai.
Match Details
- Date: April 30, 2025
- Time: 7.30 PM
- Venue: M.A. Chidhambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Teams: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Head-to-Head: CSK vs PBKS
- Matches Played: 31
- Chennai Super Kings won: 16
- Punjab Kings win: 15
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 163.58 (90 matches)
- The sides have met 8 times here, with each side winning 4 games
- Punjab Kings have won 5 of the last 6 matches between the sides
- Chasing team win percentage: 43.33% (39 matches)
- Predicted Winner: Punjab Kings (55% probability)
- Match result: In the reverse fixture at Mullanpur, PBKS won by 18 runs
Pitch and Weather Report
Wankhede Stadium characteristics
- Pitch Characteristics:
- The surfaces here tend to be on the slower side
- Spinners will get some help, and batters might have to work hard for their runs
- Potential for a score between 160 and 170
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 31°C
- Humidity: 76%
- Evening match with hot and humid conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: CSK vs KKR (IPL 2025)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable XI
- Shaik Rasheed
- Ayush Mhatre
- Dewald Brevis
- Shivam Dube
- Vansh Bedi
- Sam Curran
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (WK)
- Noor Ahmad
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Anshul Kamboj
Team news: Could very well play with the same playing XI or have the uncapped Vansh Bedi debut in place of a struggling Deepak Hooda
Team Strategy: Dewald Brevis was impressive on his debut, as was Ayush Mhatre. They want the rest of their batting to click and come good, while their bowling has been decent.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable XI
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Glenn Maxwell
- Josh Inglis
- Shashank Singh
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Harpreet Brar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Team Strategy: In the last game, PBKS batters did well to score 201 runs, but unfortunately, bad weather played spoilsport during their bowling effort. Runs from Shreyas Iyer would be ideal for this team
Team News: PBKS are likely to play the same XI.
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Dewald Brevis(CSK)
- Has scored 333 runs in 17 T20 games he played in 2025
- Made an eye-catching 25-ball 42 in his CSK debut last game
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)
- 9 wickets this season in as many games at an average of 26.89
- Leading wicket-taker of IPL (214 scalps), and the conditions should suit his bowling
- Potential Points: 100-120
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
- A brilliant player of spin and due for some big runs here
- 288 runs in 9 innings this season with SR in excess of 182
- Potential Points: 80-100
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Marco Jansen vs Ayush Mhatre
- Yuzvendra Chahal vs Dewald Brevis
- Noor Ahmad vs Shreyas Iyer
Fantasy Tips for CSK vs PBKS (IPL 2025)
- Pick a batting order that mostly has PBKS batters
- The pitch in the CSK’s game against SRH played like a typical Chepauk pitch, so pick slow bowlers
- Pick captains who are in form or who do well on these pitches
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.
Our Winning Dream11 Team
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 4-5 Batters
- 1-2 Wicket-Keepers
- 2-3 All-Rounders
- 3 Bowlers
Team Composition: CSK 5 – PBKS 6
- Wicket-Keepers: Prabhsimran Singh
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer (C), Priyansh Arya, Shivam Dube, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis
- All-rounder: Ravindra Jadeja, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzuvendra Chahal (VC)
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 160-170 runs
- Toss Factor: Teams chasing have won 3 of the 5 games this season
- Winning Probability:
- Chennai Super Kings: 45%
- Punjab Kings: 55%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
Good Luck, Fantasy Cricketers!
