The Chennai Super Kings will face off against the Punjab Kings in Match 49 of the IPL 2025, set to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out the CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Match 49: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for IPL 2025
Match Preview
Chennai Super Kings will face Punjab Kings in Match 49 of IPL 2025 on 30th April at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chennai is bottom of the table with two wins in nine games, while Punjab is fifth with five wins from eight. Chennai lost their last match to Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Dewald Brevis scoring 42, while Punjab’s last game against Kolkata was abandoned. In 32 previous meetings, Chennai won 17 and Punjab 15.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | CSK vs PBKS, Match 49, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Wednesday, 30 April 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema / Hotstar |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 29°C |
| Humidity- 70% |
| Wind Speed- 27 km/h |
| Chance of Rain- Minimal |
Pitch Report:
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, known as Chepauk, traditionally favors spinners due to its dry and slow surface. In IPL 2025, it has been particularly challenging for batters, with an average first innings score of 164. Spinners have been more effective here, taking a significant share of wickets, while pacers have had to rely on variations to succeed.-
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 31 |
| CSK Won | 16 |
| PBKS Won | 15 |
| No Result | 0 |
Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Top Dream11 Picks
Top Batters:
Shreyas Iyer
Priyansh Arya
Shivam Dube
Top All-rounders:
Marco Jansen
Ravindra Jadeja
Sam Curran
Top Bowlers:
Arshdeep Singh
Noor Ahmad
Yuzvendra Chahal
Khaleel Ahmed
Wicket Keeper:
Prabhsimran Singh
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
· Batters from both sides: Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube
· Captain: Priyansh Arya
· Vice-Captain: Shivam Dube
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates as of now.
Final Match Prediction
Punjab Kings hold the edge with better form, but Chennai Super Kings could bounce back with home advantage at Chepauk. A close contest is expected.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.