IPL 2025, Match - 22 | PBKS vs CSK | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 22nd game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. PBKS are having a good time with two back-to-back wins. However, Rajasthan Royals broke their winning streak and defeated them by 50 runs in the previous match. Whereas, CSK aren't having a good time on the field, with three back-to-back losses.

Punjab Kings started the season with two consecutive victories but faced a setback in their recent match against the Rajasthan Royals, losing by 50 runs. Despite the standout performance from Nehal Wadhera (62 off 41), the failure of the top order hampered Punjab Kings’ chances to continue the unbeaten run. The PBKS bowlers are yet to show their strength. Yuzvendra Chahal will be the lead spinner in the bowling attack. The team aims to regain momentum in this fixture. 

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings have played four matches in the IPL 2025, securing one win and suffering three losses. After the victory in the first game of the season against the Mumbai Indians, CSK has now lost the next three games. All three losses have come chasing the target. The Super Kings are having trouble finding the right combination this season. Despite having a good set of bowlers, the batters haven't stepped up yet, which is an area of concern for them.  The Men in Yellow would want to end the losing streak.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 07:30 PM IST (02:00 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh 

Head to Head

Matches Played - 30

Punjab Kings won - 14        Chennai Super Kings won - 16

Last 5 meetings

Punjab Kings won - 4         Chennai Super Kings won - 1

Pitch Report

The surface in Mullanpur is a batting-friendly pitch. As the game progresses and the pitch gets older, batters can play their shots comfortably. 

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be sunny and hot. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 37°C  with 28% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(wk), Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player - Nehal Wadhera

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Impact Player - Shivam Dube

Must Picks

PBKS - Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis

CSK -  Ruturaj Gaikwad, Noor Ahmad

PBKS vs CSK Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Devon Conway, Prabhsimran Singh

Batters : Shreyas Iyer, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad

All-rounder : Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen

Bowlers : Arshdeep Singh, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Shreyas Iyer

Vice-Captain : Ruturaj Gaikwad

Prediction

With three losses in the last three games, CSK has a foot back against Punjab Kings. Kings are currently dependent on Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera at the top, while their bowlers have struggled to put the pressure on the opposition. CSK has a better batting lineup. Their bowlers are having a good run compared to the PBKS. Hence, CSK are favorites to win this clash.

Sportco predicts Chennai Super Kings to beat Punjab Kings in the 22nd game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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