PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction: Today Fantasy Tips, Best Team Key Picks, Playing XI & Head-to-Head for 22nd Match IPL

kaiggy12 08-Apr-2025 • 08:18

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 22nd match of IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium on April 8th at 19:30 PM IST. PBKS comes into this match with a LWWLW record in their last five games, while CSK has struggled with LLLWL. The head-to-head record is evenly balanced, with one win each in their last two encounters.

PBKS vs CSK

The pitc at Mohali is known for being batting-friendly, with some assistance for pacers early on. Spinners may come into play as the match progresses. The toss could be crucial, as teams chasing have had moderate success here. Key players to watch include Shubman Lyer (PBKS) and Rachin Ravindra (CSK), both in good touch.

PBKS vs CSK Match Information

Match info

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh, India
Series	Indian Premier League
Toss	Punjab Kings, elected to bat
Weather	32.6°C\|Sunny
Season	2025
Match days	08 Apr, 2025
Umpire	Abhijit Bhattacharya Ulhas Gandhe
Tv Umpire	Virender Sharma

PBKS vs CSK Playing XI Preiction

PBKS: P Singh (WK), S Iyer, N Wadhera, G Maxwell, M Jansen, M Stoinis, A Omarzai, A Singh, Y Chahal, L Ferguson.

CSK: D Conway, R Gaikwad (C), R Ravindra, S Dube, R Jadeja, R Ashwin, S Curran, M Pathirana, N Ahmad, K Ahmed, Deepak Chahar.

PBKS vs CSK Weather & Pitch Report

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

Sunny 32.6°C

PBKS vs CSK Head-to-Head

PBKS vs CSK Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Punjab Kings

L W W L W

Chennai Super Kings

L L L W L

PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Team Fantasy Cricket Tips

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Choices:

Captain: Rachin Ravindra (CSK) with 8.0 Credit

Vice-Captain: Shubman Lyer (PBKS) with 9.0 Credit

Differential Picks:

Captain: Glenn Maxwell (PBKS) with 8.5 Credit

Vice-Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) with 9.0 Credit

Dream11 Team Options

Mega Contest Team:

WK: D Conway (CSK), P Singh (PBKS)

BAT: S Lyer (C) (PBKS), R Ravindra (VC)(CSK), G Gaikwad (CSK)

AR: G Maxwell (PBKS), M Stoinis (PBKS), J Jansen (PBKS)

BOWL: A Singh (PBKS), N Ahmad (CSK), M Pathirana (CSK)

Guru Team:

WK: D Conway, P Singh

BAT: S Lyer (VC), R Ravindra, G Gaikwad

AR: G Maxwell, R Jadeja, J Jansen

BOWL: A Singh, N Ahmad, K Ahmed

Players to Avoid

V Bedi (CSK) – Inconsistent performances in recent matches.

R Tripathi (CSK) – Poor batting performance.

L Ferguson (PBSK) – Inconsistent bowling performances.

Best and Hot Key Picks for PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction

Top Batsmen Picks:

1. Shubman Lyer (PBKS)

Credits: 9.0

Recent Points: 329

Why Pick? Consistent run-scorer with 93.69 % selection rate

2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

Credits: 9.0

Recent Points: 263

Why Pick? CSK's dependable opener with 84.8 % selection rate

All-Rounders:

1. Glenn Maxwell (PBKS)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 154

Why Pick? Game-changer with bat and ball with 78.76 % selection rate

2. Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 236

Why Pick? Game-changer with bat and ball with 80.98 % selection rate

Bowling Picks:

1. Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 214

Why Pick? Deadly in powerplay and death overs with 83.01 % selection rate

2. Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 55.07

Why Pick? Unorthodox action troubles batsmen with 55.07 % selection rate

Wicketkeeper:

1. Devon Conway (CSK)

Credits: 9.0

Recent Points: 263

Why Pick? Reliable keeper-batsman with 84.8 % selection rate

PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Prediction - Who will win

PBKS has a slight edge due to better recent form (LWWLW vs CSK's LLLWL) and a stronger middle order. However, CSK's experience in pressure games cannot be ignored.

Predicted Winner: PBKS

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