Punjab Kings will take on Chennai Super Kings in Match 22 of IPL 2025 on April 8 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur. Both sides are coming off defeats and will look to bounce back quickly. The conditions in Mullanpur should favour the batters, especially as the pitch wears in. With clear weather and a sunny afternoon expected, this could be a high-scoring contest.
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PBKS vs CSK Prediction
Punjab Kings began IPL 2025 with back-to-back wins but slipped in their last match, falling to Rajasthan Royals by 50 runs. Nehal Wadhera’s 62 from 41 balls stood out, but the top order’s collapse hurt their chase. They’ll aim to fix that and return to winning ways. Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, started with a win over Mumbai Indians but have since lost three straight. Defeats against RCB, RR, and Delhi Capitals have exposed their issues while chasing. With only one win in four games, CSK needs a shift in approach. Punjab looks slightly better placed, but both sides must address key gaps to turn things around.
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PBKS vs CSK Betting Tips
Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings– Coin Toss
The pitch at Mullanpur offers good support for batters, especially in the second innings. As the surface wears, stroke play becomes easier. In IPL 2024, teams chasing won three out of five matches at this venue. The side winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings – Who Will Win?
Chennai Super Kings hold the edge over Punjab Kings despite recent defeats. CSK’s batting depth and consistent bowling offer a more balanced unit. Punjab rely heavily on a few batters, while their bowling lacks impact. Based on form and squad strength, CSK are favourites to win this match in Mullanpur.
PBKS vs CSK Prediction & Tips – Batting First Team Scores
The pitch at Mullanpur has offered a fair contest. Punjab Kings chased 177 in 19.2 overs here, marking the highest successful chase. Sunrisers defended 182, the lowest defended total so far. The average first-innings score is 167. The team batting first will look to make 180-190 to stay competitive.
PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Playing XI
Punjab Kings
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Suryansh Shedge
- Marco Jansen
- Lockie Ferguson
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh.
Chennai Super Kings
- Rachin Ravindra
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Vijay Shankar
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (wk)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana.
PBKS vs CSK Live Score IPL 2025
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CSK vs PBKS Prediction & Tips – Head to Head
| Matches Played | CSK Won | PBKS Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 30 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
PBKS vs CSK Prediction & Tips – Betting Tips
- We suggest backing Noor Ahmad to take over 1.5 wickets at odds of 2.38. He’s the top wicket-taker this season with 10 wickets in 4 matches and has crossed this mark in 3 of them. With spin-friendly conditions and more right-handers in PBKS, the match-up works in his favor.
- We recommend betting on Shreyas Iyer to score over 27.5 runs at 1.83. The Punjab Kings skipper has made 159 runs in 3 matches this season and has a decent record against CSK.
- A total match score over 362.5 at odds of 2.00 is another strong pick. The last game at Mullanpur had 360 runs. With both teams aiming to bounce back on a good surface, expect a high-scoring contest.
- Prabhsimran Singh to hit over 1.5 fours at 1.80 is a smart option. He has hit 48 of his 91 runs in boundaries this season and is averaging 4 fours per game.
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Last Updated on April 8, 2025
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