Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Date: April 30, 2025 | Time: 7:45 p.m. IST.
IPL 2025 has fans of fantasy cricket eagerly awaiting a match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). This will be very important, considering both teams have to fight it out to make it into the playoffs. Match analysis, key performers, underperformers, and Dream11 lineup tips have been decided by current form, player statistics based on previous performances at the venue, and recent head-to-head performances.
🔥 Match Context & Pitch Report
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai
Nature: Spin-friendly basically; it offers turn and bounce on the ball during the second innings play, aiding slow bowlers.
Fantasy Hint: Concentrate on good quality spinners and middle-order anchors. The raw speed pacer should be avoided.
📊 Recent Form Snapshot
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
CSK ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ PBKS ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ 🟡 (No Result)
Momentum: Slightly better of late for PBKS with CSK struggling to hit rhythm.
🧠 Key Fantasy Picks
✅ Players Likely to Excel
🔹 Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
Runs: 363 | Average: 36.3 | SR: 166.51
Why Pick? Opening in powerplay, his aggressive intent can get the runs coming quickly for high fantasy returns.
🔹 Priyansh Arya (PBKS)
Runs: 323 | Average: 35.89 | SR: 200.62
Why Pick? Batting at a high SR, he can boost your team in both Dream11 & head-to-head formats.
🔹 Shivam Dube (CSK)
Runs: 249 | Average: 31.13 | SR: 127.04
Why Pick? Their best bet for CSK in the middle overs is excellent against spin.
🔹 Noor Ahmad (CSK)
Wickets: 14 | Econ: 8.03 | SR: 13.28
Why Pick? His wrist spin might dominate the right-hand heavy batting order of PBKS at dive the Chepauk’s friendly spin.
🔹 Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
Wickets: 13 | Econ: 8.7 | SR: 15.23
Why Pick? Very good at the death; chances of picking 2+ wickets.
⚠️ Players to Avoid (Underperformance Alert)
🔸 Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) – Was done in by swing and early pressure; mistakes may expose him to getting cleaned up with his timing-heavy best at Chepauk.
🔸 Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) – Picked 9 wickets but was taken for runs at 9.31 apiece; under pressure, he might leak a few runs.
🔸 KK Ahmed (CSK) – An economy rate of 9 at Chepauk; it’s not good for him to be effective in slow conditions.
🧾 Head-to-Head: Last 5 Matches
Date Winner Margin
08-Apr-2025 PBKS Won by 18 runs
05-May-2024 CSK Won by 28 runs
01-May-2024 PBKS Won by 7 wickets
30-Apr-2023 PBKS Won by 4 wickets
25-Apr-2022 PBKS Won by 11 runs
📌 Edge: With 4 wins in the last 5 encounters, PBKS have the edge heading into the game. For the Fantasy Tips on How to Create a Team:
🏏 Top Captain Picks
Prabhsimran Singh – Explosive, in form.
Noor Ahmad – Most likely to shine on a pitch that aids turn.
🧢 Vice-Captain Options
Shivam Dube – Steady middle-order anchor.
Priyansh Arya – High SR hitter with good consistency.
🧩 Suggested Dream11 Combination (Small League)
WK: Prabhsimran Singh (C)
BAT: Priyansh Arya, Shivam Dube (VC), D Conway
ALL: Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran
BOWL: Noor Ahmad, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, KK Ahmed
🏁 Final Thoughts
Given that most of the players are in form and the venue supports the side, PBKS have a tiny edge today, unless the spinners from CSK can prove that nothing is going to hold them back. The fantasy team today should consist of quality spinners from both sides to spin the inform batters of PBKS. Please remember to balance your squad with good all-rounders who can contribute in both departments of the game.
🔔 Stay on Track: Keep an eye on who bats first. If CSK is up to bat to first, consider loading up with the top-order batters. If PBKS are batting second, stack your team with death bowlers.