The IPL is gradually picking up speed, and this will be the 22nd match where Punjab Kings will clash with Chennai Super Kings. PBKS are currently in 4th position on the points table , having played a total of four matches and won three of them. On the other hand, CSK are currently in 9th position on the points table, and lost three out of four matches. However, both teams are strong and have experienced players who can lead their teams towards the victory.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two fireballs face each other.
Top 5 Key Player Battle Between PBKS vs CSK of IPL Season 2025
1. Shreyas Iyer vs Khaleel Ahmed
The right-hand batsman and top order batter Shreyas Iyer has a low performance against the left-arm pace bowler Khaleel Ahmed, who bowled at a speed of 140 kph. Talking about the performance, Shreyas Iyer has played a total of 20 balls of Khaleel and scored a total of 25 runs with the highest of 8. Khaleel has dismissed him twice, which means Khaleel can disturb Shreyas Iyer and can become a challenging bowler.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 1.0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 114.3 | – |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 166.7 | – |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 233.3 | 7.0 |
| Total | 25 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 125.0 | 12.5 |
2. Shreyas Iyer vs Ravindra Jadeja
Shreyas Iyer has a decent performance against the left-arm spin bowler Ravindra Jadeja. Talking about the performance, Shreyas has played a total of 71 balls of Jadeja, in which he scored 63 runs and was dismissed once. This means Jadeja can disturb him and can become a challenging bowler.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 114.3 | – |
| 2017 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 150.0 | – |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2019 | 12 | 23 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 52.2 | 12.0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2022 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | – |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| Total | 63 | 71 | 1 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 88.7 | 63.0 |
3. Glenn Maxwell vs Ravichandran Ashwin
The Australian right-hand batsman and an allrounder Glenn Maxwell has low performance against the right-arm spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin, who is a consistent wicket taker bowler. Talking about the performance, Glenn has played a total of 70 balls of Ashwin, in which he scored a total of 140 runs and was dismissed on three occasions. This means Ashwin can disturb him and can easily take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 71 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 263.0 | 71.0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | – |
| 2016 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 275.0 | – |
| 2020 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133.3 | – |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 266.7 | – |
| 2023 | 41 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 164.0 | 41.0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 140 | 70 | 3 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 200.0 | 46.7 |
4. Ruturaj Gaikwad VS Yuzvendra Chahal
The right-hand batsman and top order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has a low performance against the right-arm spin bowler Yuzvendra Chahal, who is known for his leg break googly style. Talking about the performance, Ruturaj has played a total of 40 balls of Ruturaj, in which he scored a total of 46 runs and was dismissed twice. This means Chahal can disturb him and can easily take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 118.2 | – |
| 2021 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 113.3 | 8.5 |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 150.0 | – |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| Total | 46 | 40 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 115.0 | 23.0 |
5. Rahul Tripathi vs Yuzvendra Chahal
The right-hand batsman and top order batter Rahul Tripathi has a low performance against the right-arm spin bowler Yuzvendra Chahal. Talking about the performance, he has played a total of 40 balls of Rahul, in which he scored a total of 46 runs and was dismissed twice. This means Chahal can disturb him and can easily take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 118.2 | – |
| 2021 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 113.3 | 8.5 |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 150.0 | – |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| Total | 46 | 40 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 115.0 | 23.0 |
In conclusion, the 22nd match between PBKS and CSK will promise to be thrilling and a cricket cinema full of action and drama. The player battle in this match will be important to watch, as Shreyas Iyer will play against Khaleel Ahmed, who is a consistent wicket-taker bowler. Additionally, Glenn Maxwell and Rahul Tripathi will play against the top bowlers who have a vast amount of IPL experience and have already left their mark in the IPL.
