In Match 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on Tuesday, April 8. This evening fixture will be the second match of the day, and it holds significant importance for both teams aiming to find consistency.
All eyes will be on MS Dhoni, who has been facing criticism for his declining impact in the death overs. CSK, traditionally one of the strongest IPL sides, has stumbled this season with three consecutive losses while chasing. Their inability to close games has raised concerns about team balance and tactical decisions.
Despite Dhoni’s legendary status and immense influence, his batting form has become a liability, leading to whispers within the cricketing world about his role in the team’s current slump.
Punjab Kings come into this match after a narrow defeat against Rajasthan Royals. However, they appear more settled in comparison to CSK, with a balanced squad under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. With strong performances from players like Glenn Maxwell and Arshdeep Singh, PBKS look poised to challenge CSK’s faltering form.
An intriguing individual clash will be between Yuzvendra Chahal and MS Dhoni. The leg-spinner has dismissed Dhoni five times in 10 IPL encounters, making him a crucial asset for PBKS in restricting CSK’s middle and lower order.
Priyansh Arya
Prabhsimran Singh
Shreyas Iyer (c)
Shashank Singh
Nehal Wadhera
Marcus Stoinis
Glenn Maxwell
Suryansh Shedge
Marco Jansen
Arshdeep Singh
Lockie Ferguson
Impact Sub: Yuzvendra Chahal
Possible team change: Harpreet Brar may replace Priyansh Arya, with Stoinis moving up the order.
Rachin Ravindra
Devon Conway
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vijay Shankar
Ravindra Jadeja
MS Dhoni (wk)
R Ashwin
Noor Ahmad
Mukesh Choudhary
Khaleel Ahmed
Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Sub: Shivam Dube
Total Matches: 31
Chennai Super Kings Wins: 17
Punjab Kings Wins: 14
No Result: 0
CSK leads the head-to-head tally, but PBKS have closed the gap in recent seasons, making this a tight contest.
This new venue in New Chandigarh will host the match, offering a fresh setting for this high-stakes clash. Known for its balanced wicket, the pitch is likely to support both pacers and spinners, making team selection crucial.
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
TV Broadcast: Star Sports 2 HD/SD (English commentary)
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (mobile and web platforms)
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, R Ashwin, Devon Conway, Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Mukesh Choudhary, and others.
Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, and others.