CSK vs PBKS Match Preview:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match number 49 of at M..A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 30 . The last time both the teams faced each other, PBKS defeated CSK by 18 runs in a high-scoring encounter in New Chandigarh.

PBKS are currently standing at the fifth position in the points table with five wins and three losses with their one game getting washed out due to rain. They are still in strong contention to qualify for the playoffs and will be looking to win their remaining matches.

Meanwhile, CSK are still at the bottom of the table with just two wins and seven losses so far. With another defeat they will be officially knocked out from the playoffs race. Now, MS Dhoni and his men will be looking to get back on the winning track and keep their chances alive for the top four. Let's have a look at today's cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the 49th match of IPL 2025 between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings.

CSK vs PBKS Match Details

Match	Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Match 49
Venue	M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date & Time	Wednesday, April 30, 3:30 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast & Streaming Details	JioHotstar (app and website) and Star Sports Network

CSK vs PBKS Pitch Report

The pitches at the MA Chidambaram Stadium have become better in terms of allowing the batters to score quicker. However they still provide support for the spinners. In 90 matches played at this venue so far, teams batting first have won 51, while teams batting second have won 39. The average first innings score at this venue is 164.

CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Stats and Records

Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings share a close rivalry with each other and have been a part of the thrilling encounters in the IPL over the years.

Both the teams have faced each other 31 times with CSK 16 times and PBKS winning 15 times.

Total Matches played	31
PBKS won	15
CSK won	16

CSK vs PBKS Weather Report

There could be a threat of rain in Chennai during the IPL clash between CSK and PBKS.

The clouds are expected to be around during match hours. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 33 degrees with 73% humidity.

CSK vs PBKS Recent Team Performances

CSK (Last five matches)	Loss	Loss	Win	Loss	Loss
PBKS (Last five matches)	Loss	Win	Win	Loss	No Result

CSK vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

CSK impact Subs: Ravichandran Ashwin, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis

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

PBKS impact Subs: Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen,

CSK vs PBKS IPL 2025 Full Squads

Chennai Super Kings: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Shreyas Gopal, Devon Conway, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Musheer Khan, Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Pyla Avinash, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett

CSK vs PBKS Toss Prediction

The toss-winning side is expected to opt for batting first. This ground tends to favor spin bowlers, and as the match progresses, the surface deteriorates, making stroke play increasingly challenging. Spinners generally take control in the later stages. Hence, both teams will aim to set a substantial target by batting first and then defend it effectively

CSK vs PBKS Predicted Top Batters

Dewald Brevis: Dewald Brevis looked promising in his first game for CSK in IPL 2025 with 42-run knock of 25 balls. He has been recently included in CSK's and will be looking to play another big knock in the upcoming match against PBKS.

Priyansh Arya: Priyansh Arya has been find of PBKS this year and is leading run scorer for the franchise this season 323 runs in nine matches along with one hundred. He will look to get another memorable knock against CSK at Chepauk.

CSK vs PBKS Predicted Top Bowlers

Noor Ahmad: Leg spinner Noor Ahmad is CSK's leading wicket taker this season and has been a constant performer in IPL 2025. He has taken 14 wickets in nine matches in the ongoing season so far at an average of 17.78 and and economy rate of 8.03.

Arshdeep Singh: Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been a leading wicket taker for PBKS this year. He has taken 11 wickets in nine matches in IPL 2025 at an economy rate of 8.62. He will be looking to deliver another match-winning spell against CSK at Chepauk.

CSK vs PBKS Win Probability

Teams	Win Probability
CSK	45%
PBKS	55%

Today Cricket Match Prediction

Toss Prediction: PBKS to win the toss

Scenario 1: PBKS opt to bat first

1st innings prediction: PBKS to post 190-200 runs

Match Prediction: PBKS to win

Scenario 2: PBKS opt to bowl first

1st innings prediction: CSK to post 155-165 runs

Match Prediction: PBKS to win