Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: IPL 2025 Match 49 Preview

Match Details

On April 30, Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of IPL 2025. The game will take place at CSK’s home ground, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

Team Performance

MS Dhoni’s CSK, who have lost 7 out of 9 matches, aim to win their remaining games and finish IPL 2025 on a positive note. Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS, strong contenders for the top four, will try to secure a spot in the Playoffs with a win in the upcoming clash.

Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram pitch is expected to be balanced. The black soil favors batters in the first innings, while bowlers can expect help in the second innings. A score between 150 to 165 is considered par.

Weather Report, Chennai

According to AccuWeather, Chennai’s temperature will be around 32 degrees Celsius at the game’s start, dropping to 31 degrees Celsius towards the end. Humidity will fluctuate between 78% to 82%. The sky will be clear, with no rain expected.

Match Statistics

Matches won batting first: 51
Matches won batting second: 39
Highest total by a team: 246/5 – Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (2010)
Lowest total by a team: 70 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs CSK (2019)
Highest individual score by a player: 127 – Murali Vijay
Best bowling figures by a player: 5/5 – Akash Madhwal

Probable XIIs