IPL 2025: CSK vs PBKS Match 49 Overview – Pitch Report, Playing XI & Head-to-Head

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 49 of the IPL 2025 at their home ground, MA Chidambaram in Chennai, on Wednesday, April 29.

This is the second time both teams are facing each other in the IPL 2025 season. On April 8th, they both met each other at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Punjab, where PBKS secured a victory by 18 runs against CSK.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are currently at the bottom of the table with 4 points from 9 matches played. They are coming off two back-to-back losses and are struggling to find a win. In this match, they will be looking to make a comeback and secure a victory. Therefore, CSK is unofficially out of the tournament this season, as they can no longer qualify for the playoffs with their existing points.

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are in fifth position on the points table with 11 points from 9 matches. In their previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), they successfully posted 201 runs in the first innings, but due to rain, the second innings was washed out, and both teams were awarded 1 point each. In this match, PBKS will aim to bounce back and strengthen their position in the race for the playoffs.

CSK vs PBKS Match Details

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Pitch and Conditions

Chennai’s Chepauk pitch always provides very good assistance to spin bowlers. As the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down, which helps bowlers in taking wickets. The dew factor also plays a major role, particularly during the latter stages of the game.

So far in the IPL 2025, five games have been played on this Chepauk pitch, where teams bowling first have won 3 matches.

At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, spinners are expected to play an important role. A total of more than 160 will be a good score to defend on this surface.

CSK vs PBKS Probable Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings

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

Impact Player 

Ravichandran Ashwin

Punjab Kings

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

Impact Player 

Harpreet Brar

CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Overview

IPL 2025 Points Table

Note: Points Table as on 29 April 2025 11:59 PM (IST)