Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 49th match of IPL 2025. The match will take place on Wednesday at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Punjab Won the Previous Encounter

Earlier this season, both teams clashed in Punjab. During that match, Priyansh Arya scored a superb century. As a result, Punjab Kings won the game. Now, CSK will aim to take revenge on their home turf.

CSK's Campaign Has Been Disappointing

So far, Chennai Super Kings have struggled badly. They have played nine games and managed to win only two. Meanwhile, they have lost seven matches. Currently, they sit in 10th place with just four points. Therefore, they must win this game to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Punjab Kings Remain in Playoff Race

In contrast, Punjab Kings are still in the hunt for a playoff spot. They have won five out of nine games. One match ended with no result. At the moment, they are in fifth place. Hence, Punjab will want to keep their momentum going with another win.

Both Teams Have Clear Goals

CSK will try to turn things around in front of their home fans. On the other hand, Punjab will look to take advantage of Chennai’s poor form. Moreover, PBKS seem more balanced and confident this season.

Head-to-Head Record

Historically, these two teams have played 31 matches. Chennai Super Kings have won 16 of them. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings have claimed victory in 14 games. One match ended in a tie. Thus, the contest remains tightly fought.

Weather Report

According to Weather.com, hot and humid conditions will affect the game. The temperature may reach 35°C during the day. In the evening, it could drop to 29°C. Additionally, humidity will stay high—68% in the day and 81% at night. Therefore, players must prepare for uncomfortable conditions.

Pitch Report

Previously, the Chennai pitch offered slow and two-paced behavior. Consequently, batting was not easy. This time too, a dry and sluggish pitch is expected. Spinners may find some help. As a result, high scores are unlikely.

Probable Playing XI's

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Devon Conway, Ayush Mhatre, Rachin Ravindra, Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Impact Subs: Ravichandran Ashwin, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Subs: Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai