Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 22nd match of IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur.

This year’s IPL will feature 74 matches across 13 cities over the next two months. The playoffs will begin with Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator in Hyderabad on May 20 and 21, followed by Qualifier 2 and the Final in Kolkata on May 23 and 25.

PBKS have won two of their three matches so far. They’ll be eager to bounce back after a 50-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their last outing. Historically poor at home, Punjab will be keen to turn things around in front of their supporters.

CSK, meanwhile, are having a tough season. With just one win and three losses from four games, they sit ninth in the points table. After three consecutive defeats, Chennai needs to find momentum quickly to stay in playoff contention.

This match promises to be a closely fought battle between two sides looking to shift gears in their campaign.

Players You Should Include in Your Eleven 

Lockie Ferguson

Selected by 43% of fantasy teams, Lockie Ferguson still presents a solid differential option. He claimed two wickets in his last outing at this venue and could prove effective once again against the CSK batting lineup.

Priyansh Arya

Although he hasn’t made much impact in the last couple of matches, Arya showcased his potential with a 47-run knock off just 23 balls in the season opener. Currently picked by only 10% of fantasy teams, his top-order batting role makes him a valuable differential pick.

Matheesha Pathirana

Pathirana has been consistently taking wickets, especially during the death overs. He’s expected to continue that form and could grab two or even three wickets in this match.

Nehal Wadhera

Wadhera signaled a return to form with an impressive display of aggressive strokeplay. If Punjab loses early wickets, Wadhera could anchor the innings and potentially score a half-century or more.

Captain & Vice Captaincy Picks 

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in solid form, registering two half-centuries in four innings this season. A consistent performer in the IPL, he boasts an impressive average of 41 and a strike rate of 137. Across his IPL career, Gaikwad has compiled two centuries and 20 fifties, establishing himself as one of the league’s most reliable top-order batters.

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has been in sublime touch with the bat this season. The PBKS batter has amassed 159 runs in just three innings at a blistering strike rate of 206. His standout performance came in the season opener, where he smashed an unbeaten 97 off 43 balls, setting the tone for a powerful campaign.

Noor Ahmad

Noor Ahmad has emerged as the leading bowler for his team this season, picking up 10 wickets while maintaining an economy rate of just 7.86. The left-arm wrist-spinner was outstanding in the first game, grabbing 4 for 18. Since June last year, Noor has claimed 62 wickets in T20 cricket at a remarkable economy of 6.15, making him a key weapon in the bowling attack.

Players We Are Tempted to Pick 

Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra has the ability to anchor the innings and guide his team to victory. If he settles in, he can play a match-winning knock.

Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep remains a key asset for Punjab, with his knack for striking early in the powerplay and returning at the death to pick up crucial wickets.

Prabhsimran Singh & Devon Conway
Both Prabhsimran Singh and New Zealand’s Devon Conway are capable of giving their teams explosive starts. Their aggressive approach at the top makes them valuable picks in this contest.