CSK vs PBKS Playing 11, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Predicted Lineups, Team News

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CSK vs PBKS Playing 11: Chennai Super Kings are set to Punjab Kings in their upcoming IPL 2025 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

For the home side, the stakes couldn't be higher-a defeat here would officially end their playoff hopes. Punjab Kings, meanwhile, have had an up-and-down season. Despite possessing a well-balanced squad, they've struggled with consistency.

In their previous outing against Kolkata Knight Riders, they appeared to be in control on a tricky surface, having posted a competitive total. However, any hopes of a win were washed away as rain interrupted the contest and denied them a potential victory.

CSK vs PBKS Team News, Injury Update

Both teams head into the contest with a fully fit squad and no reported absentees. A key concern for Punjab Kings could be Glenn Maxwell's ongoing struggle against spin. Since the beginning of IPL 2024, the Australian all-rounder has been dismissed by spin in nine out of ten innings, raising questions about his batting reliability on the spin-friendly surface in Chepauk. While his off-spin could be useful in such conditions, his form with the bat will need a significant boost if PBKS are to secure a win here.

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings might rely on the explosive Dewald Brevis, who has been in terrific touch in T20s this year. Averaging just under 48 and boasting a strike rate above 181, the South African youngster-who made his CSK debut in the last match-poses a serious threat. His potential clash with Yuzvendra Chahal could be a highlight of the match, as Punjab's spinners face a challenging task containing his aggressive style.

CSK vs PBKS Key Players

Shreyas Iyer has been exceptional in away fixtures this season, amassing 263 runs in five matches with an impressive strike rate of 196.26. His ability to take on spin has also stood out, scoring at 167.18 against tweakers. However, his head-to-head with Ravindra Jadeja has been a cautious one-Iyer manages a modest strike rate of 90 against the left-arm spinner and has been dismissed just once in their 10 IPL encounters.

Priyansh Arya has consistently delivered aggressive starts, boasting a blistering strike rate of 198.26 in the powerplay. He earlier hammered 21 runs off just nine balls against Khaleel Ahmed, who is among the leading wicket-takers in the powerplay this season with eight dismissals.

Shivam Dube has been their top performer with the bat, scoring 242 runs at an average of 34.57. A key middle-over threat, Dube's clash with Arshdeep Singh could be crucial-Arshdeep has got the better of him twice in five innings, though Dube still strikes at nearly 139 against the left-arm pacer.

CSK vs PBKS Playing 11: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Predicted Lineups

PBKS predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (w), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai/Xavier Bartlett, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Impact sub: Harpreet Brar

CSK Predicted XI: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana.

Impact sub: Anshul Kamboj