CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2025 match 49 is an interesting showdown between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. The contest takes place on April 30 Tuesday at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
CSK Aims to Redempce
CSK, led by MS Dhoni, has had a tough season. They have lost seven out of nine matches so far. With the playoffs out of reach, Dhoni’s men now aim to finish the season on a positive note. A home victory will lift their spirits and please the Chepauk crowd.
They possess game-winners in their squad as well. Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and Shivam Dube is capable of winning a match on their day. Chennai has fans waiting with bated breath to see vintage Dhoni along with a battle royale from the yellow brigade.
PBKS Push for Playoff Spot
On the contrary, PBKS enters the game with momentum. Shreyas Iyer and his team look good and well-prepared. They have a good chance of making it to the top four. To increase their chances, they must win this match.
PBKS is heavily loaded. Having Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, and Shashank Singh, their batting looks very strong. Their bowling attack, with Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh at the helm, makes them even more powerful.
Pitch and Weather Report
MA Chidambaram pitch has everything for everyone. Black soil surface suits batting during the initial half of the match. But later in the game, bowlers, especially spinners, are aided.
A par score in this case would be 150 to 165. Batting first will give a marginal edge.
The weather in Chennai will be hot and humid. Temperature will begin at 32°C and fall slightly to 31°C towards the latter half. It will be as high as 78% to 82% in humidity, but will be free from rain. The weather will be sunny.
CSK:
Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Ravichandran Ashwin.
Punjab Kings:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar.
Chepauk Stats to Know
90 IPL matches have been played at MA Chidambaram Stadium so far. First-batting sides have won 51 matches (56.7%) and chasing sides 39 matches (43.3%).
There have been some of the most memorable moments in IPL history on this pitch. In 2010, CSK defeated the Rajasthan Royals with the greatest team score on this pitch, 246/5. In contrast, Royal Challengers Bangalore was bowled out for 70 here in 2019, which is the stadium’s lowest score.
Final Thoughts
While CSK has pride to battle for, PBKS has a playoff to lift. The stage is historic, the stakes are high, and there is much that both teams need to prove themselves in. Under the watchful eyes of passionate Chennai fans, and with glory on their horizon, PBKS enters this game with drama, action, and memories to be created. Stay informed with News Trendzs for the latest updates! Catch the latest sports news and cricket match updates, live scores, and in-depth analysis from around the world.
