Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | CSK vs PBKS Highlights Score Updates, IPL Cricket 2025: The moment for the presentation ceremony arrives

Chennai Super Kings will face Punjab Kings in a crucial IPL match today, with their playoff hopes nearly extinguished. CSK, who have secured just two wins from nine games, are placed at the bottom of the points table, while PBKS sit at fifth with five victories in as many matches.

The five-time champions have struggled throughout the season, especially at their home ground in Chepauk, traditionally known to favour them. Despite a leadership switch back to Mahendra Singh Dhoni after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s elbow injury, CSK have failed to find consistency in their playing XI or performance.

Punjab Kings will look to strengthen their position in the standings by taking advantage of CSK’s lack of momentum. PBKS have shown flashes of brilliance but remain inconsistent in patches.

Key match-ups in the game could define the contest. CSK’s Ayush Mhatre, who impressed on debut, will be tested by Arshdeep Singh in the powerplay. Shivam Dube’s middle-over battle with Yuzvendra Chahal is also expected to draw attention, especially with Chahal’s recent form.

For PBKS, openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have been reliable at the top. CSK will depend on Khaleel Ahmed to manage the opening burst. Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad will be tasked with containing PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, known for dictating the tempo of an innings.

While Dhoni has provided late-order resistance at 43, his team continues to face selection dilemmas. Rachin Ravindra’s inconsistency, alongside struggles of senior players like Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Matheesha Pathirana, has added to CSK’s woes.

In contrast, PBKS have a balanced unit with all-rounder Marco Jansen and a bowling attack led by Arshdeep and Chahal.

As both teams prepare for the match, CSK will aim to salvage pride and keep mathematical playoff chances alive, while PBKS will be keen to consolidate their place in the top four.

Squads:

Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (c&wk), Dewald Brevis, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddharth, Ayush Mhatre, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, VIjay Shankar, Sam Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana.

PBKS: Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Pyla Avinash, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Pannu, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Azmatullah Omarzai.