Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be hosting Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match number 49 of IPL 2025 at M.A Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk Stadium on 30th April. After losing back-to-back matches against Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, CSK have touched the bottom of the points table for IPL 2025. Coming after four defeats out of last five matches has curtailed the CSK’s chances of play-off qualification extremely. When they met PBKS for the first fixture this season at the PCA New Stadium, CSK lost this match as well despite coming close to the target.
Talking about PBKS, they are coming after the rain-affected match which eventually got abandoned after PBKS had completed the first inning. Their previous five matches resulted in two wins and losses equally after which PBKS are currently at fifth position in the points table. Now they will be facing the mighty CSK at their home ground. However, the last time CSK hosted PBKS at Chepauk in IPL 2024, PBKS pulled off a convincing 163-chase in 17.5 overs. Now, they will be looking to repeat it again and take down CSK at Chepauk.
Before that, let’s have a look at CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2025.
CHE vs PBKS Head-to-Head in IPL
| Team | Chennai | Punjab |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Won | 16 | 15 |
| Lost | 15 | 16 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 240 | 231 |
| Lowest Score | 107 | 92 |
Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings have faced each other 31 times in the IPL, with CSK taking a slight lead with 16 wins, while PBKS come out victorious on 15 occasions. The first-ever match between both teams was played at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on 19th April, 2008. CSK won that game by 33 runs, putting their highest-ever total in the IPL. Batting first, Michael Hussey scored an unbeaten 116 runs off 54 balls smashing eight fours and nine sixes as CSK posted a mammoth 240/5 in their 20 overs. In reply, James Hopes (71 off 33) and Kumar Sangakkara (54 off 33) also come up with half-centuries but couldn’t take their team down the line as PBKS could only score 207 runs losing four wickets in 20 overs.
CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head at M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Talking about their head-to-head records at CSK’s home ground, Chennai Super Kings have hosted Punjab Kings eight times at M.A Chidambaram Stadium. Out of these eight matches CSK and PBKS both share four victories each. Both teams first met at this ground on 10th May, 2008, where CSK defeated PBKS by 18 runs. Batting first CSK posted 181 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs, with Subramaniam Badrinath top scoring with 64 runs off 47 balls, and skipper MS Dhoni remaining unbeaten on 60 runs off 43 balls. In reply, Shaun Marsh top scored for Punjab with 58 runs off 38 balls, and Irfan Pathan came up with a quickfire 40 runs off 18 balls, but Lakshmipathy Balaji shone with the ball with the figures of 5/24 as CSK restricted PBKS for 163/9 in 20 overs.
| Matches | CSK won | PBKS won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
CSK Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 76 |
| Wins | 51 |
| Defeats | 25 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 30 |
| Wins Chasing | 21 |
| Highest Total | 246 |
| Lowest Total | 103 |
PBKS Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Defeats | 5 |
| Ties | 1 (Won Super Over) |
| Wins Batting First | 2 |
| Wins Chasing | 3 |
| Highest Total | 201 |
| Lowest Total | 95 |
M.A Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is known for its support for both bowlers and batters where the ball the pitch usually slows down a bit as the game progresses. However, the pitch has also provided support for the batters on many occasions, where we have witnessed high-scoring encounters between both sides. The chasing team won the highest matches (3) out of 5 in last IPL 2025 matches at this venue.
M.A Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records
The MA Chidambaram has hosted a total of 90 games in the IPL so far. Out of these 90 games, 51 have been won by the team batting first, while the teams have won by chasing 39 times at Chepauk. The first-ever IPL match on this ground was played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on 23rd April, 2008. CSK won that high-scoring encounter by 6 runs powered by the half-centuries Matthew Hayden and Suresh Raina.
| City | Chennai | ||
| Country | India | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Chepauk Stadium, Madras Cricket Club Ground | ||
| First Match | 23/04/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 25/04/2025 | ||
| Matches Played | 90 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 51 (56.67%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 39 (43.33%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 46 (51.11%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 44 (48.89%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 127 | M Vijay (Chennai Super Kings) | 03/04/2010 v Rajasthan Royals |
| Best Bowling | 5/5 | A Madhwal (Mumbai Indians) | 24/05/2023 v Lucknow Super Giants |
| Highest Team Innings | 246/5 (Chennai Super Kings) | 03/04/2010 v Rajasthan Royals | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 70 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 23/03/2019 v Chennai Super Kings | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 201/6 (Punjab Kings) | 30/04/2023 v Chennai Super Kings | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 25.95 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.03 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 163.58 | ||
Key Players from both teams
CSK- X factors
Top order batsman Ayush Mhare has been explosive in recent matches while down the order, Shivam Dube has performed consistently throughout the year. Allrounder Ravindra Jadeja is coming after an unbeaten half-century in a recent match where he was star performer for the franchise. These players will be looking to score another big knocks in the upcoming match against PBKS. Apart from him CSK skipper MS Dhoni handles the responsibility to pick up speed during death overs to finish the match. In the bowling line up Noor Ahmad has been impressive as he has gained highest wickets this season for the franchis and in the last match he got highest two wickets. Apart from him, Khaleel Ahmed and Ravindra Jadeja have been constant performers for CSK this year.
PBKS- X factors
Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have showcased the match-winning runs for PBKS this season. Skipper Shreyas Iyer is charged with the responsibility to either anchor or accelerate after sensing the situation of the match. Nehal Wadhera has played back-to-back smart innings taking team to victory in crunch situation against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a low-scoring game after early fall of wickets. In the bowling line up, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Marco Jansen are the players to watch out for.
