PBKS vs CSK Toss Update, IPL 2025 Match 22: Playing 11, Captain's Quotes, Pitch Report

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PBKS vs CSK Toss Update, Playing 11 IPL 2025 Match 22: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bat first after winning the toss against Chennai Super Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 8, 2025 (Tuesday).

After winning the toss, Shreyas said: "We are going to have a bat first, it's simply because we had a discussion how our batting lineup is and we need to make the best use of it. In the last game, the dew wasn't that much but that's not in our control but we need to back out strengths.

"We are going in with the same team. We have got really good bowlers in our team but it's important how use use them on a given occasion. The last game the ball wasn't turning very much, got to give credit to the Rajasthan batsmen as well."

Meanwhile CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said: "We were looking to bat first as well, pretty dry wicket, new conditions for us and we need to adapt as soon as possible. We have been bowling pretty well but we have conceded more than 15 runs an over twice in an innings, hopefully we can improve on that. We also need to improve our fielding.

"Same team for us. Me batting at 3 gives a bit more balance to our squad, it was decided during the auction time and hoping our openers will come good today. We have always been behind the game in the powerplay, it's just about going there and enjoying yourselves."

PBKS vs CSK Playing 11

Punjab Kings Playing 11: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal

Chennai Super Kings Playing 11: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

PBKS vs CSK Pitch Report

The pitch for the PBKS vs CSK clash is a fresh surface slightly east of the previous one, altering boundary dimensions-69m square and 74m straight. While the strip mirrors Saturday's in appearance and consistency, subtle dry patches may influence play. Batters and bowlers can expect similar conditions, with runs on the board proving crucial.

Length remains the key-overpitched deliveries sit up nicely for big shots, while short balls also offer scoring chances. The ideal zone is the top of a good length, as seen with Jofra Archer's success earlier. Captains will likely target the larger square boundary in their strategies.