Match Overview
Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings are set to lock horns at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday, April 30, in match No. 49 of the ongoing
The Men in Yellow are languishing at the foot of the points table, having managed just two wins out of nine matches so far in IPL 2025. They suffered a five-wicket defeat at home in their most recent fixture, against Sunrisers Hyderabad last week. CSK only have a mathematical chance of progressing to the playoffs.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings are firmly in the race to the playoffs. They have five wins and three losses from their nine matches. Their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens was washed out due to rain.
Predicted impact players for Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
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Anshul Kamboj – The young speedster came in as the Impact Player in CSK’s last game and bowled well. He has taken five wickets from six matches at an average of 33.80 and a strike rate of 21.60.
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Jamie Overton – The England all-rounder has not got too many chances in IPL 2025, despite being roped in at a high price. He has only scored 15 runs and failed to pick up a wicket across the three games he has played.
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Ravichandran Ashwin – The experienced campaigner returned to CSK after a long wait, but he has not been able to bowl to his potential. In seven matches, the Tamil Nadu off-spinner has only picked up five wickets at an average of 44.60.
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Kamlesh Nagarkoti – The talented pacer has not had the chance to showcase his skills in IPL 2025. His pace could help CSK unlock a new dimension in their bowling attack. The 25-year-old can consistently bowl over 145 kph.
Predicted impact players for Punjab Kings (PBKS)
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Harpreet Brar – The left-arm-spin-bowling all-rounder was surprisingly on the bench for the first half of the season. However, he is finally back in the side and his three-dimensional qualities can add a lot of value to the PBKS lineup. He came in as the Impact Player in PBKS’ last game.
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Musheer Khan – Sarfaraz Khan’s younger brother has not been handed his IPL debut as yet. Punjab Kings could bring him into the lineup on Wednesday because of his ability to play well against spinners, who find more assistance at Chepauk compared to most other IPL venues.
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Vijaykumar Vyshak – The Karnataka seamer has not been used in any game except PBKS’ opening encounter against Gujarat Titans. Vyshak has the ability to bowl a wide range of slower deliveries which can make run-scoring difficult for batters in the death overs.
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Suryansh Shedge – The 22-year-old is primarily a batting all-rounder. He has played four games, but has failed to make an impact. Shedge has not been used with the ball so far.
Expert opinion and final prediction
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Home Advantage – CSK are traditionally known for being an unstoppable force at Chepauk. Over the years, they have turned the iconic venue into their fortress. However, in IPL 2025, the five-time champions have lost four and won only once in the five games played so far.
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Recent Form – CSK lost to PBKS by 18 runs in a high-scoring encounter in Mullanpur earlier in the season. Shreyas Iyer and Co. restricted PBKS to 201/5 after setting a target of 220.
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Balanced Squad – While CSK’s bowlers have performed well, the batters have let them down, especially with an evident lack of intent to score runs quickly.
CSK vs PBKS match prediction
Considering these factors, Punjab Kings are likely to win the match.
