The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues with a high-voltage clash as Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 22 on Tuesday, April 8, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, Mullanpur.
Team Form & Recent Performances
Punjab Kings started strong, securing back-to-back wins against Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. However, they stumbled in their last match, suffering a defeat against Rajasthan Royals. Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS will be eager to bounce back at their home ground.
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings have had a shaky start. They kicked off their campaign with a thrilling win over Mumbai Indians but have since faced three consecutive defeats. With growing criticism over their lack of intent, the Men in Yellow need a turnaround to get their season back on track.
Match Details
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Match: Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 22
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Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
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Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
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Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (App & Website)
Mullanpur Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium has offered a balanced contest. In the first match at this venue, Rajasthan Royals posted 205/4 before restricting Punjab to 155/9. Punjab’s captain Shreyas Iyer noted that the surface was gripping slightly, making a total of 180-185 a more competitive target.
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Average first-innings score: 174
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Batting first wins: 3 matches
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Chasing wins: 3 matches
A competitive total is expected, and the team winning the toss may opt to bowl first given the recent trends.
PBKS vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | PBKS Wins | CSK Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 14 | 16 | 0 |
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First-ever meeting: April 19, 2008
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Last encounter: May 5, 2024
Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh
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Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed
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Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana
Probable Best Performers
Best Batter: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
Shreyas Iyer has been in sublime form, scoring 97 (42) and 52 (30)** in his first two games. Although he had a rare failure against the Royals, expect him to lead from the front in this crucial encounter.
Best Bowler: Noor Ahmad (CSK)
Afghanistan’s rising star Noor Ahmad has been a shining light for CSK, picking up 10 wickets in 4 matches at an impressive average of 11.80. As the current Purple Cap holder, he will be key in CSK’s bowling attack.
Match Prediction: Team Bowling First to Win
Scenario 1: PBKS win the toss and bowl first
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Powerplay Score: 45-55
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CSK Total: 170-190
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Winner: Punjab Kings
Scenario 2: CSK win the toss and bowl first
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Powerplay Score: 50-60
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PBKS Total: 180-200
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Winner: Chennai Super Kings
With both teams desperate for a win, expect a thrilling battle at Mullanpur!