CSK vs PBKS Today Dream11 Prediction, IPL 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Squad, and Pitch Report

Let’s have a look at the CSK vs PBKS today Dream11 prediction. Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings will face each other in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, will host the game on April 30, 2025.

IPL 2025 Match-49 Details  

CSK vs PBKS Match Preview

Chennai Super Kings 

Chennai Super Kings performed averagely in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Now, MS Dhoni will lead them this season after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the IPL 2025. They won 7 games out of 14 in the group stage of the IPL 2024. However, they lost their previous game by 5 wickets against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. In that match, Dewald Brevis and Ayush Mhatre played well. Noor Ahmed took two wickets in the bowling department. They will try to perform well in the IPL 2025 season and surely want to reach the play-offs.

Punjab Kings 

Punjab Kings didn’t perform well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. They won just 5 games out of 14 in the group stage of the IPL 2024. They finished 9th in the points table of the IPL 2025. However, Punjab Kings last match against Kolkata Knight Riders was called off due to rain. In the first inning of that match, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya played well, scoring 83 and 69 runs, respectively. They will try to perform well in the IPL 2025 and want to reach the playoffs this season. The last title-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, is leading them in this season of the IPL.

Past Performance Stats at the Venue

The average 1st innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai in T20 matches is 164 runs, and the average score batting second is 151.

     Weather Report

• Mostly Sunny Day
• Rain Chance – 2%
• Humidity – 78%
• Wind – 11 kph

CSK vs PBKS Toss Prediction

Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch

The team that was batting first won 55% of the matches. And in 48% of the matches, teams chose to bat first here. So, there are more chances that teams will choose to bat first after winning the toss. 

CSK vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record

Total Head-to-Head Match – 31

Chennai Super Kings Won – 17

Punjab Kings Won – 14

Team Form (Last 5 Matches in IPL)

Chennai Super Kings: – L, L, W, L, L,

Punjab Kings: – NR, L, W, W, L,

Probable Playing 11

Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni ©, Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre,Sam Curran, Dewald Brevis, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Noor Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Anshul Kamboj 

Impact Player:- Khaleel Ahmed (if bat first)

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer ©, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis/Marcus Stoinis,  Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh 

Impact Player:- Harpreet Brar (if bat first)

Must-Picks for CSK vs PBKS Today Dream11 Prediction 

Top wicket-keepers to pick

Prabhsimran Singh | WK | PBKS: Prabhsimran is currently in good form. Moreover, in the previous game, he scored 83 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Having him on our fantasy team will increase your chances of winning.

Top Batters to Pick 

Aayush Mhatre | BAT | CSK: Young Aayush Mhatre performed brilliantly in recent matches. Moreover, in the previous game, he scored 30 runs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. His ability to score high makes him eligible for the fantasy team.

Dewald Brevis | BAT | CSK: Young talented South African batter Brevis performed brilliantly in recent times. Moreover, in the previous game, he scored 42 runs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. His ability to score high makes him eligible for the fantasy team.

Shreyas Iyer | BAT | PBKS: Iyer is currently in good form. In the previous season, he played 15 matches and scored 351 runs, with an impressive strike rate of 147. Moreover, he scored 25* runs in the previous game against the Kolkata Knight Riders. His ability to score high runs makes him eligible for the fantasy team.

Top All-Rounders to Pick

Ravindra Jadeja | AR | CSK: Jadeja performed averagely in the previous season of IPL. He played 14 matches, scored 267 runs, and took 8 wickets as well. Moreover, he took one wicket and scored 21 runs in the previous game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He is a good all-rounder and will surely help you gain important fantasy points.

Marco Jansen | AR | PBKS: Jansen played 21 matches in the IPL and scored 66 runs and 9 wickets as well. Moreover, he scored 31 runs in a recent game against RCB. He is a good all-rounder and will surely help you gain important fantasy points.

Top Bowlers to Pick

Noor Ahmed | BOW | CSK: Noor performed brilliantly this season. He took 14 wickets in 9 matches in the IPL 2025. Moreover, he took two wickets in the previous game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He will surely help you gain essential fantasy points.

Arshdeep Singh | BOW | PBKS: 

Arshdeep performed brilliantly in the previous season, taking 19 wickets in 14 matches. Moreover, he took one wicket in a recent game against RCB. We expect him to perform well again this season.

Captain & Vice-Captain

Captain

Priyansh Arya, Ravindra Jadeja

Vice Captain

Shivam Dubey\Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh

CSK vs PBKS Today Match Prediction

• Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Chennai Super Kings (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 50-60
• CSK Total: 150-165
• Match Winner: Chennai Super Kings 

• Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: Punjab Kings (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 45-55
• PBKS Total: 160-170
• Match Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad 

Teams For CSK vs PBKS Today Dream11 Prediction 

Head-to-Head / Small League

Grand League / Mega League

Disclaimer

The author created this team based on his knowledge, analysis, and judgment. While selecting your team, note the points mentioned and make your own decision. Also, once the toss occurs, you might modify the teams based on the playing XIs.