The 49th match of IPL 2025 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk. Chennai Super Kings have had a disappointing season so far. Even on their home ground, which was once considered a fortress, CSK has suffered heavy defeats. Their chances of making it to the playoffs are now nearly over.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings are still in the race for a playoff spot. However, to stay in contention, they will need to defeat CSK at their home ground – a task that has historically been very difficult for visiting teams.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report – CSK vs PBKS Match
The Chepauk pitch has always favoured spin bowlers. The surface is generally slow, which makes it tough for batters to score freely. However, in IPL 2025, batters have shown that runs can be scored here with patience. Those who spend time at the crease and play sensibly can put up good totals. The toss will play an important role in this match, as pitch conditions can change during the game.
IPL Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium
- Total IPL matches played: 90
- Matches won batting first: 51
- Matches won chasing: 39
- Highest total at the venue: 266 runs
- Highest successful chase: 219 runs
- Lowest total defended: 143 runs
- Average first innings score: 173 runs
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CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record
Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings have faced each other 31 times in IPL history. CSK has won 16 matches, while PBKS has won 15. These numbers show that the rivalry is quite balanced, and the matches are usually thrilling. However, with one extra win, CSK slightly edges out PBKS in their overall head-to-head record.
Chennai Super Kings Full Squad:
Sheikh Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramkrishna Ghosh, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Shreyas Gopal, Devon Conway, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Andre Siddharth C, Vansh Bedi.
Punjab Kings Full Squad:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Musheer Khan, Pravin Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harnur Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Payala Avinash, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett.
