IPL Match Prediction: CSK vs PBKS (2025)
Match Details
- Match: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh
- Pitch Report: A good batting pitch with a neutral bowling impact.
- Average Score: 175
Winning Trend: Teams scoring 170+ while batting first have won 9 out of 10 T20 matches at this venue.
Head-to-Head Record
🏆 Total Matches Played: 31
✅ CSK Wins: 17
✅ PBKS Wins: 14
👉 But Punjab has dominated recently, winning 5 out of the last 6 matches against CSK!
Key Analysis for Today’s Match
Team Strengths & Weaknesses of Punjab Kings (PBKS)
✅ Batting Strength: Strong middle order with Shreyas Iyer, Maxwell, and Stoinis.
✅ Bowling Strength: Arshdeep Singh (9 wickets in 7 matches vs CSK) & Chahal (19 wickets in 18 matches vs CSK).
⚠️ Weakness: Punjab spinners have only taken 3 wickets this season – the lowest among all teams.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
✅ Batting Strength: Ruturaj Gaikwad (241 runs in 8 matches vs PBKS) and Shivam Dube (151 runs in 8 matches vs PBKS).
✅ Bowling Strength: Jadeja (20 wickets vs PBKS) & Ashwin (21 wickets vs PBKS).
⚠️ Weakness: Slow Powerplay Run Rate – lowest in IPL 2025 (7.5).
Players to Watch Out For
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Key Players
Prabhsimran Singh – 85 runs in 3 matches vs CSK + 92 runs in 6 matches at this venue.
Glenn Maxwell – 380 runs + 7 wickets in 15 matches vs CSK.
Marcus Stoinis – 216 runs in 8 matches vs CSK.
Arshdeep Singh – 9 wickets in 7 matches vs CSK.
Yuzvendra Chahal—19 wickets in 18 matches vs CSK.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Key Players
Ruturaj Gaikwad—241 runs in 8 matches vs PBKS + 147 runs in 5 matches at this venue.
🏏 Shivam Dube – 151 runs in 8 matches vs PBKS.
⚡ Ravindra Jadeja – 20 wickets + 394 runs in 31 matches vs PBKS.
⚡ Ravichandran Ashwin – 21 wickets in 22 matches vs PBKS.
⚡ Naveen-ul-Haq – 4 wickets in 2 matches vs PBKS.
Final Prediction: Who Will Win?
If CSK Bats First:
Expected Score: 180+
Chance of Winning: 65% (if they score 170+).
Key Players: Gaikwad, Dube, Jadeja
If PBKS Bats First:
Expected Score: 175-190
Chance of Winning: 70% (if they score 170+).
Key Players: Prabhsimran Singh, Maxwell, Stoinis, Arshdeep.
IPL Betting Prediction: CSK VS PBKS
✅ PBKS has won 5 of the last 6 matches vs CSK.
✅ They have strong pace bowlers (Arshdeep, Jansen) for this pitch.
✅ Maxwell & Stoinis can turn the game anytime.
📌 Final Bet: Punjab Kings (PBKS) have a 55% winning chance over CSK today!