PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction IPL 2025: Match 22 Preview, Pitch Report and Who will win Today’s Match?

Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 22 Preview

PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction 2025: Both Team’s Recent Form

Punjab Kings are in good form with three wins in their last five matches. In contrast, Chennai Super Kings have struggled, winning only one of their last five games, with issues in the middle and lower order. Punjab Kings are more favourable to dominate Chennai Super Kings in this match.

PBKS vs CSK Head-to-Head Records in IPL

PBKS vs CSK head to head records show a closely contested rivalry, with both teams having faced each other 30 times in the IPL. Chennai Super Kings hold a slight edge with 16 wins, while Punjab Kings have emerged victorious in 14 encounters. However, this match presents the best opportunity for Punjab to narrow the gap, as Chennai Super Kings are currently experiencing the worst form in their IPL history.
 

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Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings Team Previews

Punjab Kings

PBKS have shown strong form this season with a deadly combo of Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting in the leadership. Their batting lineup is impressive with the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell and experienced hitter Shashank Singh. Punjab have young blood to fire up things in Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya and Nehal Wadhera. Despite a recent 50-run loss to Rajasthan Royals, they are looking solid to make a comeback in this match. Their bowling has Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal and Lockie Ferguson to handle the pressure. They are a top contender for this season to finish in the top four.

Chennai Super Kings

CSK are facing difficulties early in the season, with only one win in their first four matches. Coach Stephen Fleming has highlighted that they are struggling to find the right balance in the playing 11, and mostly in the batting order. Their top order was inconsistent, tried Tirphati first, then Conway. Their middle order remained inconsistent with Deepak Hooda and Vijay Shankar switching positions. 

Shivam Dube who used to be lethal against spinners in the middle order hasn’t performed yet in the season so far. MS Dhoni is struggling with his age which doesn;t allow him to play long overs. While there are a lot of issues in the batting department, their bowling seems a strong point for them and they should choose to bat first in that case. 

They have young bowlers in Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad and Matheesa Pathirana. Also providing guidance to them is Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja with their experience. 

PBKS vs CSK, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh Pitch Report and Weather Report

There will be favourable weather at Mullanpur, Chandigarh with an average temperature ranging 31-38°C with clouds. There are no signs of rain whatsoever, also no signs of a heavy stream of wind which suggests there will be less early movement in the pitch. This is a good pitch with a hard surface and good for batting. Both innings have equal winning percentage on this ground in the six matches played here.

PBKS vs CSK Session Score Based on Scenario

• In Scenario 1, if Chennai Super Kings win the toss, they will choose to bat first as their batting is not strong and will look to defend the title with a strong bowling lineup. Batting first, Chennai may score between 200-210 after powerplay of 55-65 runs.

• In Scenario 2, if Punjab Kings win the toss, they might choose to bowl first, So Chennai will score the same score of 200-210 with a powerplay score of 55-65.

   

In both cases, Chennai Super Kings are predicted to win the match.

PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction Today Match Predicted Playing11

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI

Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Players: Priyansh Arya, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Vyshak Vijaykumar

Injury Update: None

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Impact Players: Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Sheikh Rasheed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Nathan Ellis

Injury Updates: None

PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction Key Performers

Top Batter: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 121 runs in 4 matches this season with a strong strike rate of 155.12. He also hit a brilliant 63 in one of the games. His timing and shot selection have looked good so far. Ruturaj enjoys playing against Punjab Kings. In 8 innings, he has scored 241 runs with an average of 34.43. He has two fifties against them and a top score of 62*. If he gets going, CSK could get a solid start. He just has to play Arshdeep with respect as Singh has dismissed him three games. 

Top Bowler: Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh has a good record against CSK, taking 9 wickets in 7 matches with a strike rate of 16. His best against them is 2/35, and he often breaks important partnerships. He also enjoys bowling at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium. In 6 games here, he has taken 9 wickets with a superb strike rate of 14. His best at this ground is 4/29.

PBKS vs CSK Today Match Prediction

This match is expected to be a breakthrough match for Chennai Super Kings to make a comeback in this season. They have lost their dignity and pride this season, having lost matches to a few teams who have not won against Chennai Super Kings for almost a decade. So, Punjab KIngs are strong however they all have to wait for another win for the season.

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