IPL 2025: Chepauk Stadium Pitch Report, Records & Stats for CSK vs PBKS Clash

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 49 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Wednesday, April 30. With playoff hopes on the line, this fixture holds immense significance for both sides.

CSK, led by MS Dhoni, must win this clash to stay in contention after suffering seven losses. Meanwhile, PBKS are also aiming for a crucial victory to climb back into the top four amidst a tightly contested points table.

Pitch Report – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

The Chepauk pitch has been among the most bowler-friendly surfaces in IPL 2025. In the five matches played here this season, the average runs per wicket is just 23.2, and the run rate is the lowest across venues at 8.1. The surface has consistently aided spin, making it tough for batters to score freely. Expect another slow, gripping pitch with a total of 160–170 potentially being a match-winning score—especially if dew does not influence the second innings.

Chepauk Stadium – Key IPL Stats Since 2024

• Matches played: 14

• Matches won batting first: 5

• Matches won chasing: 9

• Average first innings score: 166/7

• Lowest total defended: 175

• Highest total chased: 211

• Matches with 200+ totals: 4

• Average sixes per match: 12

Bowling Analysis at Chepauk

• Pace bowlers: 62% of overs, 108 wickets, Avg – 26.1, Econ – 8.7, SR – 18.1

• Spinners: 38% of overs, 56 wickets, Avg – 27.1, Econ – 7.5, SR – 21.7
  Spin has played a major role at this venue, with economy rates significantly better than that of pacers.

What’s a Winning Total at Chepauk?

• 1st innings score 175 or above: 6 matches | 1st batting wins – 5

• 1st innings score below 175: 8 matches | 2nd batting wins – 8
  These numbers suggest that setting a score of 175+ gives the team batting first a solid chance of victory.

Team Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium

• Chennai Super Kings: 76 matches, 51 wins, 25 losses – 67% win rate

• Punjab Kings: 10 matches, 5 wins, 5 losses – 50% win rate
  CSK has a dominant record at home, but PBKS has shown they can hold their own at the venue.

Recent IPL Match at Chepauk

In Match 43 of IPL 2025, CSK faced Sunrisers Hyderabad. After opting to bat first, CSK posted a modest total of 154. Despite early hiccups, SRH chased down the target with five wickets in hand and eight balls to spare, showcasing how tough it is to defend under par scores at Chepauk.

Historical Records at Chepauk

• Total IPL matches hosted: 90

• Matches won batting first: 51 (56.7%)

• Matches won chasing: 39 (43.3%)

• Highest team score: 246/5 by CSK vs RR (2010)

• Lowest team score: 70 all out by RCB vs CSK (2019)

• Highest successful chase: 213/4 by LSG vs CSK (2024)

• Lowest defended total: 126/8 by RCB vs CSK (2008)

Top Individual Records at Chepauk

• Highest individual score: 127 off 56 by Murali Vijay (CSK vs RR, 2010)

• Most runs: Suresh Raina – 1,498 runs in 55 innings

• Most sixes: MS Dhoni – 77 sixes in 63 innings

• Total sixes hit at Chepauk: 961

Chepauk has always been a ground that rewards cricketing intelligence, whether in the form of sharp spin bowling or calculated big-hitting. With the playoff picture tightening, expect a fierce battle in Chennai.