In the 22nd match of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings will face five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This exciting match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavinder Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur.
Sports News: Today's match in IPL 2025 is going to be very special. Punjab Kings will welcome Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their home ground, the Maharaja Yadavinder Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. Considering the current standings and recent performances of both teams, this match is expected to be closely contested. However, Chennai's biggest concern is their charismatic veteran, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whose form is a growing worry.
When a Blessing Becomes a Burden: Dhoni's Failure in Death Overs
There was a time when Dhoni's presence in the final overs instilled fear in the opposition camp. However, this season, his effectiveness seems to have diminished. CSK, having lost three consecutive matches, is again facing the fear of defeat, as 'Thala' is no longer proving as impactful in the finisher's role. His slow performance against Delhi Capitals was an eye-opener for Chennai.
The question now is: Can Dhoni still shoulder the burden of finishing in T20 cricket, or is it time for CSK to redefine its strategy?
Punjab's Edge
Punjab Kings have entered the field this time with new energy and a new captain, Shreyas Iyer. Having won two out of three matches, they are currently fourth in the points table. Although they lost their last match against Rajasthan Royals, the team's overall performance is far better than Chennai's. Arshdeep Singh's bowling, Sam Curran's all-round ability, and Liam Livingstone's explosive batting make the team well-balanced.
Mullanpur Pitch: Fast Bowlers' Paradise
Regarding the pitch, fast bowlers will have a significant advantage in the initial overs in Mullanpur. The bounce and seam movement here can create difficulties for batsmen. However, batting will likely become easier as the match progresses. The role of dew will be crucial, with the team winning the toss possibly opting to bowl first.
Matches played at the ground so far: 6
Wins batting first: 3
Wins batting second: 3
Wins after winning the toss: 2
Wins after losing the toss: 4
PBKS Vs CSK Teams
Punjab Kings Team - Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Singh, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Mushir Khan, Paila Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Praveen Dubey, Priyansh Arya, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vaishya and Yash Thakur.
Chennai Super Kings Team - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sheikh Rashid, Andre Siddhartha C, Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Rachin Ravindra, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramkrishna Ghosh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, Matheesha Pathirana, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad and Khalil Ahmed.
