IPL 2025: Match 22, PBKS vs CSK – Who Will Take the Win Today? Match Prediction and Insights

Match Overview

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 22 of IPL 2025 on Tuesday, April 8, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.

Punjab Kings started the season strong with back-to-back wins over Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. However, their unbeaten run was snapped by Rajasthan Royals in their most recent match. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS will aim to get back to winning ways and recover from their previous loss.

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings have had a tough time in IPL 2025 after a solid start. Despite beating arch-rivals Mumbai Indians in their season opener, CSK has suffered three consecutive defeats. With questions about their form and intent, the Men in Yellow will look to break their losing streak and get back to winning ways.

Match Details

Head-to-Head Record

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Mullanpur has been quite tricky, with Rajasthan Royals scoring 205/4 in the first match before Punjab Kings were restricted to 155/9. The surface was noted to be holding a bit, and a target around 180-185 would be ideal. The average first-innings score at the venue is 174, with teams batting first and chasing both having a relatively equal chance of victory.

PBKS vs CSK Predicted Playing XIs

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

• Priyansh Arya

• Prabhsimran Singh (WK)

• Shreyas Iyer (C)

• Nehal Wadhera

• Shashank Singh

• Marcus Stoinis

• Glenn Maxwell

• Suryansh Shedge

• Marco Jansen

• Lockie Ferguson

• Arshdeep Singh

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

• Rachin Ravindra

• Devon Conway

• Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)

• Vijay Shankar

• Shivam Dube

• Ravindra Jadeja

• MS Dhoni (WK)

• Ravichandran Ashwin

• Noor Ahmad

• Mukesh Choudhary

• Khaleel Ahmed

Key Players to Watch

• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): Iyer has been in sublime form for PBKS, scoring 97* (42) and 52* (30) in the first two games. Though he was dismissed cheaply for 10 against Rajasthan Royals, his consistency so far in IPL 2025 makes him a key player for PBKS as they look to bounce back.

• Noor Ahmad (CSK): The Afghanistan spinner is in red-hot form and currently holds the Purple Cap with 10 wickets from four games at an average of 11.80. He will be a crucial weapon for CSK, particularly during the middle overs, and his performance will be key to their success in this match.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team Bowling First Likely to Win
Considering the pitch conditions at Mullanpur, the team bowling first will have the advantage. The surface has shown some assistance for both pacers and spinners, and setting a target may prove challenging for the chasing team.

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