Preview
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 22nd match of IPL 2025 on Tuesday, April 8, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. PBKS have won 2 of their 3 matches so far and are currently in 4th place. CSK have won only 1 of their 4 games and are second from the bottom on the points table.
In their last game, PBKS played against Rajasthan Royals. RR posted 205/4, and PBKS could manage only 155/9, losing by 50 runs. CSK’s previous match was against Delhi Capitals. DC batted first and scored 183/6. CSK replied with 158/5 and lost by 25 runs.
PBKS vs CSK Head to Head
PBKS and CSK have played 30 matches in the IPL so far. CSK have won 16 times, while PBKS have won 14 times.
PBKS vs CSK Pitch Report
The pitch in Mullanpur usually helps batters. The average first innings score in the last five games here is 174. Teams bowling first have won 4 out of the last 5 matches, so the toss-winning team might choose to bowl.
PBKS vs CSK Weather Report
The weather is likely to be mostly cloudy during the match, with the temperature expected to remain over 30°C throughout the game.
PBKS vs CSK Top Fantasy Picks
Noor Ahmad (Chennai Super Kings)
- Noor has been the top wicket-taker this season.
- He has picked up 10 wickets in 4 matches, with an average of 11.80, an economy rate of 7.86, and takes a wicket almost every 9 balls.
Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings)
- Arshdeep is PBKS’s top bowler this season.
- He has taken 6 wickets in 3 games, with an average of 19, an economy rate of 9.50, and a strike rate of 12.
PBKS vs CSK Fantasy Captain picks
Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings)
- The PBKS captain has been in great form and has stayed not out in 2 of his 3 innings.
- He has scored 159 runs so far at a strike rate of 206.49 and is the highest run-scorer for PBKS.
Prabhsimran Singh (Punjab Kings)
- Prabhsimran has given the team quick starts in the powerplay.
- He has made 91 runs in 3 matches with a strike rate of 156.89.
PBKS vs CSK Head to Head Fantasy Team for Match 22 of Indian Premier League 2025
| Role | Player Name | Team |
| Wicketkeeper | Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS |
| Batter | Shreyas Iyer (C) | PBKS |
| Batter | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK |
| Batter | Nehal Wadhera | PBKS |
| Batter | Rachin Ravindra | CSK |
| All-Rounder | Glenn Maxwell | PBKS |
| All-Rounder | Ravindra Jadeja | CSK |
| Bowler | Noor Ahmad | CSK |
| Bowler | Arshdeep Singh (VC) | PBKS |
| Bowler | Khaleel Ahmed | CSK |
| Bowler | Lockie Ferguson | PBKS |
PBKS vs CSK Grand Fantasy Team for Match 22 of Indian Premier League 2025
| Role | Player Name | Team |
| Wicketkeeper | Prabhsimran Singh (C) | PBKS |
| Batter | Shreyas Iyer | PBKS |
| Batter | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK |
| Batter | Nehal Wadhera | PBKS |
| Batter | Priyansh Arya | PBKS |
| Batter | Shashank Singh | PBKS |
| All-Rounder | Marco Jansen | PBKS |
| All-Rounder | Ravindra Jadeja | CSK |
| All-Rounder | Marcus Stoinis | PBKS |
| Bowler | Noor Ahmad (VC) | CSK |
| Bowler | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS |
