Key Highlights:
CSK vs PBKS Toss Report: Punjab Kings Opt to Bowl, Maxwell Injured, No Changes for Chennai
In a crucial mid-table IPL 2025 battle at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the toss and chose to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 49. While CSK stick to their previous XI, PBKS were forced into a key change as Glenn Maxwell was ruled out with a fractured finger.
Confirmed Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Shaik Rasheed
- Ayush Mhatre
- Sam Curran
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dewald Brevis
- Shivam Dube
- Deepak Hooda
- MS Dhoni (capt & wk)
- Noor Ahmad
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (capt)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Marco Jansen
- Suryansh Shedge
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Harpreet Brar
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
Impact Players Lists
CSK Impact Substitutes:
- R Ashwin
- Jamie Overton
- Anshul Kamboj
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti
- Ramakrishna Ghosh
PBKS Impact Substitutes:
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Xavier Bartlett
- Pravin Dubey
- Musheer Khan
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
Strategic Insight: Both teams have a good blend of pace and spin options in their impact pool. CSK could bring in Ashwin if the pitch turns, while PBKS might unleash Bartlett or Prabhsimran depending on match dynamics.
Maxwell Ruled Out – What It Means for PBKS
Glenn Maxwell’s absence robs PBKS of a key middle-order hitter and off-spin option. While the replacement wasn’t explicitly named at toss, Suryansh Shedge has slotted into the XI, and Prabhsimran Singh remains on the impact list for potential top-order reinforcement.
Tactical Overview: Dew to Play Key Role
- Why Bowl First? Dew is expected to be heavy in the second innings, making bowling difficult and chasing easier.
- Spin at Chepauk: Still relevant early on. Expect Jadeja, Chahal, and possibly Ashwin to feature.
- Batting Depth: CSK have gone in with Jadeja at No. 4 and Brevis-Dube combo to handle spin and pace respectively.
What Lies Ahead
With playoffs in sight, both sides know this match could be decisive. For CSK, a loss may mean mathematical elimination. For PBKS, it’s about consistency and capitalizing on CSK’s transition phase.
Expect match-defining spells from Arshdeep and Pathirana, and watch for Ayush Mhatre and Priyansh Arya — two uncapped openers eager to make their mark under pressure.
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