IPL 2025: CSK vs PBKS Playing 11, CSK batters vs PBKS bowlers matchups

Check out the players' match-up ahead of the CSK vs PBKS match here. The players' battle stats will help you create Chennai vs Punjab fantasy playing 11 based on facts

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face a must-win situation as they clash with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-stakes IPL encounter tonight. Punjab skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl against CSK in Chennai.  With just two wins from nine games, CSK’s playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. The five-time champions have struggled to find rhythm this season and sit at the bottom of the table, plagued by poor form and unsettled combinations. In contrast, PBKS are placed fifth with five victories and will aim to solidify their position with a win over a demoralised CSK outfit.  The Chepauk, once a CSK stronghold, has not offered its usual advantage, adding to their woes. The match promises some exciting individual battles — Shivam Dube vs Yuzvendra Chahal and Ayush Mhatre vs Arshdeep Singh — which could prove decisive. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance, but while PBKS remain erratic, CSK are desperate for a turnaround to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. 

 

 

MS Dhoni captaincy record in IPL 2025

• Matches: 4
• Wins: 1
• Losses: 3
• Tied: 0
• Win percentage: 25

Shreyas Iyer captaincy record in IPL 2025

• Matches: 9
• Wins: 5
• Losses: 3
• N/R: 1
• Win percentage: 55.55

Check CSK vs PBKS full scorecard here 

CSK playing 11 vs PBKS 

Injuries and underperformance continue to haunt CSK, with Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out and MS Dhoni back in charge. However, even the veteran’s tactical nous has not helped arrest the slide. The team has failed to adapt to home conditions, and lineup instability remains a major concern. Young Ayush Mhatre showed promise on debut and is expected to retain his spot. CSK will bank on Noor Ahmad’s spin and Khaleel Ahmed’s pace to control PBKS’s top-heavy batting. Big names like Jadeja, Ashwin, and Pathirana need to step up, while Rachin Ravindra's inconsistency at the top has further complicated their batting approach.

 

CSK playing 11 and impact subs: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (w/c), Deepak Hooda, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

 

Impact players: Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton

 

CSK squad for IPL 2025 

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Gopal, Sam Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis

 

PBKS playing 11 vs CSK 

PBKS arrive with momentum but need consistency to secure a playoff berth. Their top order, led by Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, has been productive, while skipper Shreyas Iyer has anchored key chases. The bowling unit looks sharp with Arshdeep Singh’s powerplay threat and Chahal’s control in the middle overs. All-rounder Marco Jansen adds balance and depth. The challenge lies in maintaining focus against a wounded CSK side. PBKS are unlikely to tinker much with their XI but will be wary of complacency, knowing CSK’s experience and desperation could trigger an upset. Execution and discipline will be key to their chances.

 

PBKS playing 11 and impact subs: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (w), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

 

Impact players: Harpreet Brar, Musheer Khan, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey

 

PBKS squad for IPL 2025 

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

 

CSK vs PBKS key player battles 

Player	Opponent	Format	Inns	Runs	Outs	Avg	SR
Devon Conway	Marco Jansen	T20s	8	107	1	107	132
Devon Conway	Arshdeep Singh	T20s	5	42	3	14	183
Devon Conway	Yuzvendra Chahal	T20s	5	44	1	44	138
Rahul Tripathi	Yuzvendra Chahal	IPL	7	43	2	21.5	98
Rahul Tripathi	Marcus Stoinis	IPL	3	36	2	18	277
Sam Curran	Yuzvendra Chahal	T20s	4	50	0	-	200
Ravindra Jadeja	Arshdeep Singh	IPL	6	30	2	15	136
Ravindra Jadeja	Yuzvendra Chahal	IPL	9	31	2	15.5	103
Shivam Dube	Arshdeep Singh	IPL	5	25	2	12.5	139
Shivam Dube	Glenn Maxwell	IPL	6	26	1	26	96
Shivam Dube	Marcus Stoinis	T20s	4	29	2	14.5	181
Shivam Dube	Yash Thakur	T20s	5	47	0	-	196
Dewald Brevis	Marco Jansen	T20s	8	30	2	15	91
Deepak Hooda	Yuzvendra Chahal	IPL	10	51	3	17	138
MS Dhoni	Yuzvendra Chahal	IPL	15	102	3	34	128
MS Dhoni	Arshdeep Singh	IPL	4	32	0	-	178
MS Dhoni	Marcus Stoinis	T20s	5	24	0	-	96
Vijay Shankar	Yuzvendra Chahal	IPL	5	18	2	9	139
Prabhsimran Singh	Khaleel Ahmed	IPL	5	42	1	42	136
Prabhsimran Singh	Ravindra Jadeja	IPL	2	15	2	7.5	150
Shreyas Iyer	Ravindra Jadeja	IPL	11	63	1	63	90
Shreyas Iyer	R Ashwin	IPL	6	80	0	-	127
Shreyas Iyer	Khaleel Ahmed	IPL	7	33	3	11	138
Shreyas Iyer	Sam Curran	IPL	5	49	1	49	196
Shreyas Iyer	Shreyas Gopal	T20s	5	26	2	13	108
Glenn Maxwell	R Ashwin	IPL	12	141	4	35.3	196
Glenn Maxwell	Ravindra Jadeja	IPL	11	70	6	11.7	137
Glenn Maxwell	Noor Ahmad	T20s	4	31	1	31	182
Glenn Maxwell	Shreyas Gopal	IPL	2	0	2	0	0
Josh Inglis	Nathan Ellis	T20s	6	59	1	59	160
Josh Inglis	Sam Curran	T20s	2	1	2	0.5	33
Marcus Stoinis	Khaleel Ahmed	IPL	5	10	2	5	67
Marcus Stoinis	Ravindra Jadeja	IPL	6	36	2	18	164
Marcus Stoinis	R Ashwin	IPL	5	23	1	23	85
Marcus Stoinis	Sam Curran	T20s	5	37	3	12.3	195
Marcus Stoinis	Noor Ahmad	T20s	5	23	0	-	72
Nehal Wadhera	Ravindra Jadeja	IPL	2	31	0	-	172
Shashank Singh	Noor Ahmad	IPL	3	31	0	-	155
Marco Jansen	Matheesha Pathirana	T20s	3	39	1	39	135
Azmatullah Omarzai	Matheesha Pathirana	T20s	4	15	2	7.5	100