PBKS are ready to face CSK in match no. 22 of the IPL 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Both teams are facing each other after being defeated in their respective previous game. Both teams share the same goal to return in winning ways which will help the team to move ahead in the points table as it is taking shape.
After having a good start to the IPL 2025, Punjab Kings' first loss came against Rajasthan Royals. However, this defeat must not affect the mindset of the players. Both, openers are in good touch to give the team a good start and Shreyas Iyer helps the team to keep the momentum. Later after coming to bat down the order Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis gave support to get a good score.
On the other hand, CSK continues to look for the right balance and a winning formula, the Chennai Super Kings have already rotated through their 17 players at the start of just four IPL 2025 games, including all seven of their overseas options. Devon Conway's return to the team may give the batting lineup more confidence. The game against PBKS is crucial for CSK to win and move upwards in the points table.
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Most Runs
PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer has been in terrible form. In his first game for the Kings against the Titans, Shreyas blasted an incredible 97 off only 42 deliveries. He then easily scored fifty against the Lucknow Super Giants. He has a 206.5 strike rate in the competition. His pull shot has improved manifold, against fast bowling attacks.
Most Wickets
In three IPL 2025 games, Arshdeep Singh has taken six wickets for the Punjab Kings with a strike rate of 12. He is most prolific wicket-taker for PBKS since 2023. His bowling has improved in death overs and hardly leak runs. With accurate yorkers and swing with the new ball Arshdeep Singh is dangerous bowler to hit.
Who will win today's Player of the Match between PBKS vs CSK
So far this season, Noor Ahmad has taken the most wickets with 10 dismissals in four games at an average of 11.8 a strike rate of 9, and an economy rate of 7.86. During the match against Mumbai Indians, his bowling figure was 4-18. With the help of his bowling, CSK held MI for 155 runs, which was his most impactful effort. After Wanindu Hasaranga and Rashid Khan, Noor has taken the third-most middle-overs wickets in T20 cricket since 2023.
PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction
In addition to winning five of their past nine meetings with CSK since 2020, Punjab Kings has been the superior team in the competition thus far. They will start as favorites at home because they have a balanced bowling unit and a more potent and effective batting lineup. However, CSK has struggled greatly this season with its batting, becoming overtly reliant on Gaikwad and Ravindra.