Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of IPL 2025 at the M. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 30, 2025.
Here are the top 3 battles to watch out for in today’s CSK vs PBKS clash in the IPL 2025:
MS Dhoni vs Yuzvendra Chahal
Dhoni has not had a very good IPL so far, scoring just 140 runs from nine matches at an average of 28 and a strike rate of 142.86. On the other hand, Chahal had a poor start to the IPL but returned to form in the match against KKR, where he turned the game around with four wickets. Dhoni has faced 80 balls from Chahal in the IPL, scoring 102 runs while being dismissed three times at a strike rate of 127.50.
Shreyas Iyer vs Khaleel Ahmed
Khaleel has been impressive this season with 12 wickets from nine matches. Iyer is also enjoying a strong season, having scored 288 runs from nine matches at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 182.28. Iyer has faced 24 balls from Khaleel, scoring 33 runs while being dismissed three times at a strike rate of 137.50 in the IPL. This battle could play a crucial role in the outcome of the match.
Shivam Dube vs Arshdeep Singh
Dube has scored 242 runs from nine matches at an average of 34.57 and a strike rate of 133.70. Arshdeep has picked up 11 wickets from nine matches. Dube has previously faced 18 balls from Arshdeep in the IPL, scoring 25 runs while being dismissed twice at a strike rate of 138.88. Dube’s power-hitting could be disrupted by Arshdeep’s sharp bowling.
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