IPL 2025, Match - 49 | CSK vs PBKS | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The five-time champions and the most successful franchise in IPL history have had a disastrous season and are languishing at the bottom of the table with seven defeats from nine encounters. Whereas, PBKS have won five of their nine encounters and are at number 4 on the table. 

Chennai Super Kings hope to bank upon their solid home record at Chepauk despite a poor IPL 2025 season. CSK has not been consistent and is returning after a four-match losing streak, including an 18-run loss to PBKS in Match 22. Their batting depends on old hands Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Shivam Dube, with depth coming from all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. CSK's spin-prone bowling setup comprising Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Noor Ahmad is apt to suit Chepauk's conditions, while pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed aim to exploit early movement.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have had a patchy season so far with five wins, three defeats, and one no-result from nine matches, making them playoff contenders. PBKS have a high-scoring batting unit comprising explosive batters Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, and Glenn Maxwell. Their bowling squad, featuring pacers Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, and Lockie Ferguson, and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, must fit into Chepauk's spin-friendly surroundings. Punjab have beaten CSK in their last five games, including the rout in Mullanpur, so they go in with good confidence. 

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 - MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Head to Head

Matches Played - 31

Chennai Super Kings won - 16         Punjab Kings won - 15

Last 5 meetings

Chennai Super Kings won - 1         Punjab Kings won - 4

Pitch Report

The surface at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai typically offers a slow wicket favoring spinners, especially in the second innings. However, in IPL 2025, it's been more balanced, supporting batters early on with scores around 180–190 common in the first innings. Dew later in the evening can aid chasing sides.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be partly cloudy and humid. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 33°C  with 73% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni(c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Impact Player - Anshul Kamboj

Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer(c), Josh Inglis(wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player - Anukul Roy

Must Picks

CSK - Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube

PBKS - Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer

CSK vs PBKS Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Prabhsimran Singh

Batters : Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Priyansh Arya, Ayush Mhatre

All-rounder : Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Marco Jansen

Bowlers : Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Noor Ahmad

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Shreyas Iyer

Vice-Captain : Ayush Mhatre

Prediction

Punjab Kings are riding high on exceptional form and a string of recent victories. Their batting has been explosive this season. Whereas Chennai Super Kings have endured a disappointing season marred by inconsistency and underperformance. Hence, PBKS are favourites to win this clash.

Sportco predicts Punjab Kings to beat Chennai Super Kings in the 49th game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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