Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 22nd match of the IPL 2025. This match will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur. 74 matches will be played across 13 cities over the next two months as the IPL fever kicks off. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be played in Hyderabad on May 20 and 21, respectively. Qualifier 2, on May 23, and the final on May 25, will be in Kolkata.
Punjab Kings have two wins and a loss in three matches. They suffered a defeat against the Rajasthan Royals in the previous match by 50 runs. They have had a terrible record at home in the past seasons and will be keen to bounce back in this match.
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings have struggled a lot in this edition. They are ninth in the table with one win and three losses in four matches. They have now lost their previous three consecutive matches and will have to start winning soon to remain in the hunt for qualification. This promises to be a closely fought game between these two sides.
PBKS vs CSK Playing 11s (Predicted):
Punjab Kings Playing 11: Prabhsimran Singh(wk), Shreyas Iyer©, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya
Chennai Super Kings Playing 11: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad©, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube
Hot Picks for PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Vijay Shankar – The right-handed middle-order batter from Chennai Super Kings played a brilliant knock of 69 runs in the last match. |
| Shreyas Iyer – The right-handed batter from Punjab Kings possesses a solid technique and is expected to deliver after a 10-run knock in the last game. |
Top Picks:
| Ruturaj Gaikwad – The right-handed top-order batter from Chennai Super Kings is known for his timing and can bounce back strongly after scoring 5 runs in the last game. |
| Glenn Maxwell – The dynamic right-handed batter and off-break bowler from Punjab Kings impressed with a quickfire 30 runs in the last game. |
Budget Picks:
| Mukesh Choudhary – The left-arm pacer from Chennai Super Kings can prove effective with the new ball while bowling first. He will be aiming to make an impact here. |
| Marco Jansen – The tall all-rounder from Punjab Kings adds balance with his right-handed batting and sharp left-arm pace. He will be a crucial pick for this game. |
PBKS vs CSK Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer & Vijay Shankar |
| Vice-Captain | Ruturaj Gaikwad & MS Dhoni |
PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Prabhsimran Singh, MS Dhoni
- Batsmen – Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Vijay Shankar
- All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
- Bowlers – Arshdeep Singh, Noor Ahmad
PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 2
- Keepers – Devon Conway, Prabhsimran Singh, MS Dhoni(VC)
- Batsmen – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Rachin Ravindra, Nehal Wadhera, Vijay Shankar (c)
- All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Ravindra Jadeja
- Bowler – Noor Ahmad
