PBKS vs CSK Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

Pre-match Win Probability

Punjab Kings (PBKS)	Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
61%	39%

 

Punjab Kings (PBKS) to Win – (2.05)

• Prabhsimran and Priyansh, the openers and middle-order batters, pile up quick runs in the powerplay.
• The in-form lower order, featuring Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh, boosts the team’s strength.
• The wicket-taking pacers outperform CSK’s bowlers.
• The team leverages home advantage.

PBKS vs CSK Betting Odds

Prediction	Parimatch	1Win	BC.Game
PBKS to Win	2.05	2.00	1.78
CSK to Win	1.77	1.76	2.06
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The second match of the Tuesday doubleheader showcases an underrated rivalry that began in IPL 2008 when Punjab Kings was known to as Kings XI Punjab, especially when CSK crushed PBKS in the semifinal by a huge margin of 9 wickets.

Both teams enter this match following losses in their previous games. Chennai lost to Delhi by 25 runs, while Punjab endured their heaviest defeat of the season: a 50-run loss against Rajasthan Royals.

CSK is in its worst form this season, losing consecutive matches. After earlier securing back-to-back victories, PBKS finally suffered defeat on their home ground.

This contest could determine both teams’ tournament futures. Meanwhile, you can shape your own fortune by winning real cash through our expert betting guidance. Follow our PBKS vs CSK betting tips, probable playing XI, pitch reports, and top 3 players to watch. These insights will help you place strategic bets on IPL betting apps.

PBKS vs CSK Team Preview

Punjab Kings

The Punjab Kings approach their second home match with renewed confidence, despite suffering a 50-run defeat against the Rajasthan Royals in their previous home game. This loss has only strengthened their resolve to dominate the out-of-form Chennai Super Kings.

Punjab’s top and middle-order batsmen – Prabhsimran Singh (91 runs), Shreyas Iyer (159 runs), and Nehal Wadhera (105 runs) – have shown excellent form across just three innings. The team expects these key players to deliver strong performances after their brief stumble in the last match. While Glenn Maxwell’s form initially raised concerns, his recent steady innings has boosted team morale.

The bowling attack presents equal promise. Arshdeep Singh continues claiming crucial powerplay wickets, while newcomer Ferguson made an immediate impact by taking 3 important wickets this season. These performances create significant momentum heading into the Chennai clash.

The Mullanpur pitch notably favored pacers during the second innings of the previous match. Punjab should bowl second; their pace attack could thoroughly expose Chennai’s struggling batting lineup.

Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings lost their rhythm after winning just one match against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians, even while playing on their favored home ground. The team struggles because their openers – Rahul Tripathi and Rachin Ravindra – keep failing to provide strong starts. Their recent experiment pairing Devon Conway with Rachin also flopped.

Ruturaj Gaikwad should reclaim the opening position, given his superior stats as an opener (44.01 average) compared to other batting positions (23.55 average). A solid opening partnership would automatically stabilize the rest of the batting order, as we saw in CSK’s first match against MI. Dhoni should either rest or bat higher at positions 5 or 6 to make a meaningful contribution.

In the bowling department, Khaleel Ahmed consistently performs well and joined the Purple Cap race with 8 wickets in four matches. However, other bowlers must support him more effectively. CSK’s problems compound with the poor form of key all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja, who fails with both bat and ball.

While CSK traditionally dominates head-to-head records, their current form raises serious questions about the team’s composition, particularly regarding Dhoni’s continued presence and Gaikwad’s captaincy decisions.

PBKS vs CSK Match Details

Match: PBKS vs CSK, Match-22 Date and Time: April 07, 2025, 07:30 PM Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh Live Streaming: Star Sports Network/JioHotstar App

PBKS vs CSK Head-to-Head Records

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
PBKS	30	14	16	00
CSK	30	16	14	00

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The Mullanpur pitch favors batters during the first innings, as seen in previous matches, while offering noticeable seam movement in the second innings. Spinners get favour from the pitch unless dew affects the conditions. The short boundaries particularly benefit batters during powerplays, setting the stage for high-scoring contests.

Mullanpur (also called New Chandigarh) expects partly cloudy skies on match day, with temperatures holding steady at 38°C. The weather maintains 31% humidity, while winds reach 16 km/h throughout the game. Although rain won’t interrupt play, dew could significantly impact the match conditions.

PBKS vs CSK Probable Playing XIs

Punjab Kings – Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact/Substitute- Priyansh Arya

Chennai Super Kings – 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/Substitute- Shivam Dube

Key Players to Bet On 

• PBKS – Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh and Arshdeep
• CSK – Devon Conway, Shivam Dube, and Kheleel Ahmad

PBKS vs CSK Betting Tips

• Toss – CSK
• Match – PBKS

Betting Tips	Odds
Dismissal #1 method (Keepar catch). Innings #1	6.00
Shreyas Iyer to score 50	3.34
Total No Balls over 1.5	2.90

 

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