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- Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL match predictions to be played in Chennai on Wednesday, April 30
- CSK conceded more powerplay runs in 6 of their last 8 matches
- PBKS average 60.78 runs per powerplay, the second-best
Another Punjab dominance on the cards? (Getty Images)
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL
Like a bruised lion with a battered ego, Chennai Super Kings will be desperate to revive their home fortress when they take on an ambitious Punjab Kings side in an IPL 2025 fixture #49. This match, to be played at the famous MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, April 30, will start at 7:30 pm IST.
- Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL
- Head to Head
- Chennai Super Kings Form
- Chennai Super Kings Team News
- Punjab Kings Form
- Punjab Kings Team News
- Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL FAQs
In a season of lows and further lows, Chennai have struggled to keep pace with the rest of the franchises. They are now staring at the abyss as they lie at the bottom of the points table. Can they chart a way up? Chennai’s starts still remain suspect, and I am worried it may continue here. Back Punjab Kings to score the most runs in the powerplay.
- Punjab scored the most powerplay runs in 5 of their last 7 matches against Chennai.
- Punjab hit the most powerplay runs in 6 of their 8 completed matches this season.
- Chennai conceded the most powerplay runs in 6 of their last 8 matches.
- CSK average 47.44 runs per powerplay this season, the lowest of all franchises.
- PBKS average 60.78 runs per powerplay this season, the second-best.
Head to Head
CSK and PBKS played each other in 32 matches, with 17 wins for Chennai and 14 wins for Punjab. One match ended in a tie, and the Kings won it in the Super Over.
The teams last played this season in Mullanpur when Punjab won by 18 runs. Priyansh Arya’s stunning century (103 off 42 balls) led them to 219 for 6. Chennai gave a spirited reply with Devon Conway (69) leading the charge but finished at 201 for 5.
Chennai Super Kings Form
After 47 matches, Chennai remain at the bottom of the points tally with four points (W2, L7). The two teams above are two points more than CSK, while the top four teams are 10 points adrift.
They lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets in their last match, leaving them with only pride to play for. The Super Kings have also lost their four recent matches at this venue, usually their fortress.
Shivam Dube (242 runs, SR 133.70) is their highest run-scorer, and that says a lot about their batting efforts. At least with the ball they have Noor Ahmad (14) and Khaleel Ahmed (12) adding their bit to make things interesting.
Chennai Super Kings Team News
Sam Curran and Matheesha Pathirana remain under the scanner as Rachin Ravindra and Nathan Ellis push for inclusion. Dewald Brevis is unlikely to be dropped.
Punjab Kings Form
Punjab are fifth in the standings with 11 points (W5, L3, NR1) after 47 matches, remaining one point away from three teams above them.
The Kings had their game against KKR end up without a result due to rain. Combined with a seven-wicket loss to RCB, they are now without a win in two matches.
This has been a breakout season for young Priyansh Arya (323 runs, SR 200.62), who leads the batting charts. Arshdeep Singh (11 wickets, ER 8.62) remains their best bowler.
Punjab Kings Team News
Azmatullah Omarzai could give way to Aaron Hardie or Harpreet Brar as they look to find balance on a slow track.
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL FAQs
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What time does Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL start?
This Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL match is being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai starting at 7:30 p.m. IST on Wednesday, April 30.
Verdict
I am tempted to back Punjab to win this match, but the odds are too low for my liking. That’s perhaps because Chennai are in the middle of such a dire run! Back Punjab to do well with their starts and boss the powerplay.
Punjab more PP runs
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