The Punjab Kings will play the Chennai Super Kings in the 22nd game of the 2025 Indian Premier League at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The game will be played on April 8 at 7:30 PM IST.

The 2025 Indian Premier League maintains its thrilling season as the Punjab Kings and the Chennai Super Kings face each other in the 22nd match on Tuesday, April 8, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur.

The Punjab Kings opened the season with two back-to-back victories against the Gujarat Titans and the Lucknow Super Giants. But their winning run was broken by the Rajasthan Royals in their latest encounter in Mullanpur. The team under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer will seek to regain momentum on Tuesday.

The Chennai Super Kings have been having a tough time so far in the 2025 IPL. They began the season on a great note by beating arch-nemesis Mumbai Indians in the first match. They then suffered three back-to-back losses, and experts as well as supporters questioned their win ambitions. The "Men in Yellow" hope to break the losing streak since the matches are coming thick and fast.

Match Preview

Punjab Kings

Priyansh Arya and Prabhasimran Singh will start the innings. Arya had 47 runs from 23 balls against Gujarat Titans, whereas Singh made a half-century (69 off 34) in the second match. The batsman to keep an eye on is Shreyas Iyer, captain of PBKS. Iyer made two half-centuries (97* & 52*) in the opening two matches that were not out, with 13 sixes. Number four batsman will be Nehal Wadhera. Wadhera made 62 runs from 41 balls in the previous match.

Shashank Singh will bat in the middle order with all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis. Singh had made 44 runs off 16 balls in the second match. But he made only one run off 13 balls in the final match. Maxwell has made 30 runs in the final match but has taken two wickets with the ball so far. Stoinis, however, hasn't done much with bat or ball this season.

Arshdeep Singh will spearhead the bowling attack with Lockie Ferguson and Marco Jenson. Singh is the bowler to look out for. He has picked six wickets in three games. His economy is slightly under 10. Jansen has two wickets, and Ferguson has three in two games. The PBKS bowlers have not yet shown their strength. Chahal will be the top spinner in the bowling attack.

Chennai Super Kings

With only four games played in the 2025 IPL, the Chennai Super Kings have already juggled 17 players, including all seven overseas players, as they try to find the correct mix and a winning combination. Ruturaj Gaikwad will be opening the innings with Rachin Ravindra. Gaikwad has made 121 runs in four games, with two half-centuries, at a strike rate of 155—the best among batsmen. He will be the batsman to watch. Ravindra has done 109 runs in four games. Conway will bat at third. He has made 13 runs in the previous game.

Vijay Shankar will be in the middle with Ravindra Jadeja and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Shankar made 69 runs in the previous match. Jadeja was not good with the bat, making 76 runs. With the ball, he has taken only two wickets till now. MS Dhoni made 76 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 138. CSK is having trouble with its reserve Shivam Dube. Dube made only 64 runs in four innings.

Noor Ahmed will be the bowling attack leader along with Matheesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed. Noor picked ten wickets in four games at a rate of 11.80—the lowest of all bowlers. He will be the one to watch. Khalleel picked eight wickets at 15. Pathirana picked five wickets in three games. CSK's spinners are yet to get their magic, and Ashwin is leading the attack.

Pitch Report

The Mullanpur pitch is famous for its batsman-friendly conditions and high scoring in games. The long boundaries may introduce the spinners into the picture if batsmen hit them hard. The dry conditions make the spinners even more spicy. The record highest score on this pitch is 192 for seven in 20 overs by the Mumbai Indians in 2024.

Toss Prediction

Last IPL season, this stadium hosted five matches, and interestingly, the team chasing the target came out on top three times. So, if a team wins the coin toss, they might want to consider bowling first.

Weather Report

In Mullanpur, Chandigarh, it looks like match day will be blessed with sunny skies, with temperatures ranging from 19 to 37 degrees Celsius. Expect a gentle southeasterly breeze blowing at about 8–14 km/h, but keep an eye out for possible rain and thunderstorms.

Head to Head

In their head-to-head matchups, the Chennai Super Kings hold a slight edge over the Punjab Kings, leading 17-14. Last year, they faced off twice, with each team claiming a victory.

Venue Details

The match is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, which can hold up to 38,000 fans.

Match Prediction

Currently, CSK is struggling, having lost their last three matches, putting them behind the Punjab Kings. The Kings are counting on Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera to lead the charge, but their bowlers are having a tough time applying pressure. On the flip side, CSK boasts a stronger batting lineup, and their bowlers are in a better spot compared to the Punjab Kings.

We’re leaning towards a win for the Chennai Super Kings against the Punjab Kings.

Betting Tips

Punjab Kings' home ground and record may provide them with the tiny push they require to cross the finish line in this game. Following losses on both teams, their morale would be badly bruised. That can be made up rather quickly with a victory here. PBKS boasts a more potent batting line-up and plays contemporary T20 cricket, as opposed to Chennai Super Kings, who appear stuck in time.

PBKS's victory percentage over CSK is 55% in favor of CSK.

Bet on CSK.

Probable Playing XI

Punjab Kings Playing XI

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya.

Chennai Super Kings Playing XI

Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana.

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Punjab Kings Key Players

Shreyas Iyer has been phenomenal for PBKS thus far. He has made two half-centuries in three games and is the leading run-scorer for his team with 159 runs, and our first choice for the next match.

Glenn Maxwell is a hard-hitting batsman and can also bowl a few overs with spin. His all-rounder value makes him a suitable choice for this match.

Arshdeep Singh performed decently in the previous match by picking up one wicket and playing economically. Having taken six wickets till now, he is the top wicket-taker of his team and is our top choice to pick for the next match.

Chennai Super Kings Key Players

Noor Ahmad outing till now in the 2025 IPL has been a highlight for CSK. The Afghan spinner has claimed ten wickets in four games at an average of 11.80. He is a Purple Cap holder right now and will be instrumental for the visitors in the middle overs.

Ruturaj Gaikwad performed poorly in the previous match, but we're supporting him once again, as he's CSK's highest run-scorer this year with 121 runs, so he's our top choice for the next match.