CSK vs PBKS: Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report & Key Players | IPL 2025
The legendary Chepauk Stadium in Chennai is set to host a thrilling battle as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-stakes clash in IPL 2025. Known for its spin-friendly surface, slow outfield, and roaring yellow army, the MA Chidambaram Stadium is a fortress for the home side and a fantasy hotspot for spinners and tactical all-rounders.
Pitch Report: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
The Chepauk pitch is traditionally slow and assists spinners heavily. Batting first is generally preferred, as the surface slows down in the second innings. Teams with quality spinners and tactical anchors tend to dominate.
Key Venue Stats (IPL):
- Highest Team Total: 246/5 – CSK vs RR (2010)
- Lowest Team Total: 70 – RCB vs CSK (2019)
- Highest Individual Score: 127 – Murali Vijay (CSK) vs RR (2010)
- Best Bowling Figures: 5/12 – Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) vs DC (2021)
- Average 1st Innings Score: ~165
- Win Rate Batting First: ~60%
Venue Performers
- Ravindra Jadeja: A Chepauk magician, his all-around value and spin threat make him a top fantasy pick.
- Matheesha Pathirana: His slingy Yorkers in the death overs bring fantasy gold with wickets at key moments.
- Shreyas Iyer: PBKS skipper and a veteran anchor, his experience will be vital against CSK's spin threat.
- Yuzvendra Chahal: A match-up player to watch on the spin-friendly surface, can return economical spells with breakthroughs.
Fantasy Captain Choices
- Captain: Ravindra Jadeja / Noor Ahmed
- Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer / Yuzvendra Chahal
Head-to-Head Record (CSK vs PBKS)
- Total Matches: 30
- Chennai Super Kings Wins: 15
- Punjab Kings Wins: 15
- Last Meeting: Punjab Kings won by 18 runs (IPL 2025)
IPL 2025 CHE vs PBKS players T20 past performance, current series performance, fantasy points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHE vs MI | 23 Mar - 07:30 PM | Chennai | CSK | 155/9 (20.0) | 158/6 (19.1) | CSK CSK won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| CHE vs RCB | 28 Mar - 07:30 PM | Chennai | CSK | 196/7 (20.0) | 146/8 (20.0) | RCB RCB won by 50 runs | ||
| CHE vs RR | 30 Mar - 07:30 PM | Guwahati | CSK | 182/9 (20.0) | 176/6 (20.0) | RR RR won by 6 runs | ||
| CHE vs DC | 05 Apr - 03:30 PM | Chennai | DC | 183/6 (20.0) | 158/5 (20.0) | DC DC won by 25 runs | ||
| PBKS vs CHE | 08 Apr - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 219/6 (20.0) | 201/5 (20.0) | PBKS PBKS won by 18 runs | ||
| CHE vs KKR | 11 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | KKR | 103/9 (20.0) | 107/2 (10.1) | KKR KKR won by 8 wickets (with 59 balls remaining) | ||
| LSG vs CHE | 14 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | CSK | 166/7 (20.0) | 168/5 (19.3) | CSK CSK won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) | ||
| MI vs CHE | 20 Apr - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI | 176/5 (20.0) | 177/1 (15.4) | MI MI won by 9 wickets (with 26 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs CHE | 25 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | SRH | 154/10 (19.5) | 155/5 (18.4) | SRH SRH won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| CHE vs PBKS | 30 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | PBKS | 190/10 (19.2) | 194/6 (19.4) | PBKS PBKS won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| RCB vs CHE | 03 May - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | CSK | 213/5 (20.0) | 211/5 (20.0) | RCB RCB won by 2 runs | ||
| KKR vs CHE | 07 May - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | 179/6 (20.0) | 183/8 (19.4) | CSK CSK won by 2 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| CHE vs RR | 20 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | RR | 187/8 (20.0) | 188/4 (17.1) | RR RR won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs CHE | 25 May - 03:30 PM | Ahmedabad | CSK | 230/5 (20.0) | 147/10 (18.3) | CSK CSK won by 83 runs |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT vs PBKS | 25 Mar - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 243/5 (20.0) | 232/5 (20.0) | PBKS PBKS won by 11 runs | ||
| LSG vs PBKS | 01 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | PBKS | 171/7 (20.0) | 177/2 (16.2) | PBKS PBKS won by 8 wickets (with 22 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs RR | 05 Apr - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 205/4 (20.0) | 155/9 (20.0) | RR RR won by 50 runs | ||
| PBKS vs CHE | 08 Apr - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 219/6 (20.0) | 201/5 (20.0) | PBKS PBKS won by 18 runs | ||
| SRH vs PBKS | 12 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | PBKS | 245/6 (20.0) | 247/2 (18.3) | SRH SRH won by 8 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs KKR | 15 Apr - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 111/10 (15.3) | 95/10 (15.1) | PBKS PBKS won by 16 runs | ||
| RCB vs PBKS | 18 Apr - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | PBKS | 95/9 (14.0) | 98/5 (12.1) | PBKS PBKS won by 5 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs RCB | 20 Apr - 03:30 PM | New Chandigarh | RCB | 157/6 (20.0) | 159/3 (18.5) | RCB RCB won by 7 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| CHE vs PBKS | 30 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | PBKS | 190/10 (19.2) | 194/6 (19.4) | PBKS PBKS won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs LSG | 04 May - 07:30 PM | Dharamsala | LSG | 236/5 (20.0) | 199/7 (20.0) | PBKS PBKS won by 37 runs | ||
| RR vs PBKS | 18 May - 03:30 PM | Jaipur | PBKS | 219/5 (20.0) | 209/7 (20.0) | PBKS PBKS won by 10 runs | ||
| DC vs PBKS | 24 May - 07:30 PM | Jaipur | DC | 206/8 (20.0) | 208/4 (19.3) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) | ||
| MI vs PBKS | 26 May - 07:30 PM | Jaipur | PBKS | 184/7 (20.0) | 187/3 (18.3) | PBKS PBKS won by 7 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs RCB | 29 May - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | RCB | 101/10 (14.1) | 106/2 (10.0) | RCB RCB won by 8 wickets (with 60 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs MI | 01 Jun - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | PBKS | 203/6 (20.0) | 207/5 (19.0) | PBKS PBKS won by 5 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) | ||
| RCB vs PBKS | 03 Jun - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | PBKS | 190/9 (20.0) | 184/7 (20.0) | RCB RCB won by 6 runs |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHE vs MI | 23 Mar - 07:30 PM | CSK | 155/9 (20.0) | 158/6 (19.1) | CSK CSK won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| CHE vs RCB | 28 Mar - 07:30 PM | CSK | 196/7 (20.0) | 146/8 (20.0) | RCB RCB won by 50 runs | ||
| CHE vs DC | 05 Apr - 03:30 PM | DC | 183/6 (20.0) | 158/5 (20.0) | DC DC won by 25 runs | ||
| CHE vs KKR | 11 Apr - 07:30 PM | KKR | 103/9 (20.0) | 107/2 (10.1) | KKR KKR won by 8 wickets (with 59 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs CHE | 25 Apr - 07:30 PM | SRH | 154/10 (19.5) | 155/5 (18.4) | SRH SRH won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| CHE vs PBKS | 30 Apr - 07:30 PM | PBKS | 190/10 (19.2) | 194/6 (19.4) | PBKS PBKS won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) |




