Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For CSK vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2025 in MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai 730pm April 30
MS Dhoni will look to end the stranglehold that Punjab Kings have managed to establish over the Chennai Super Kings in recent years when then two sides face off in IPL 2025 match No. 49 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS have won 6 out of the last 7 matches against CSK, including the one earlier in this season at Mullanpur earlier this month.
It has been a forgettable campaign for five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, who find themselves at the bottom of the points table with just two wins from nine outings. In contrast, Punjab Kings are placed fifth with five victories from nine matches and will be aiming to build momentum with a win over a struggling CSK side that has failed to settle on a consistent combination.
A major concern for CSK has been their inability to dominate at the Chepauk — a venue that was once considered their stronghold. Desperate to stay in the playoff race, CSK will need to secure a third win to keep their faint hopes alive.
Even the return of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as captain — after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out with an elbow injury — hasn’t sparked a turnaround. Dhoni himself acknowledged the team’s struggles with balance and execution.
Youngster Ayush Mhatre, who impressed on debut, will be tested early by Arshdeep Singh in the powerplay, while a key battle is expected between Shivam Dube and the in-form Yuzvendra Chahal in the middle overs.
Chahal has been instrumental in PBKS second-half surge, and CSK’s middle order will need to be cautious against his variations. The opening pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh has provided solid starts for PBKS, and CSK will turn to left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed to keep them in check.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match No. 49 Details
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date & Time: April 30, 730pm IST onwards
Live Streaming and TV details: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar website and app.
CSK vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match No. 49 Dream11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders: Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Vice-captain: Ayush Mhatre
CSK vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match No 49 Predicted 12
Chennai Super Kings: Ayush Mhatre, Shaik Rasheed, Sam Curran, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Vansh Bedi/Deepak Hooda/Vijay Shankar, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Anshul Kamboj/R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis/Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
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