PBKS vs CSK. (Photo Source – Getty Images)
Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run in IPL 2025 has been snapped, but they are still fourth on the points table. CSK on the other hand, have lost three matches in a row after winning their first one. The two teams will be up against each other in Match 22 of IPL 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on April 8.
PBKS went down to RR by 50 runs in their previous game at the same stadium. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s circumspect fifty was well supported by Sanju Samson and later backed by Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer explosive camoes to the visiting side to 205/4. Pacer Jofra Archer then took two wickets in the first over, and that seemd to be it for a while. PBKS’ top order collapsed under the scoreboard pressure, but Nehal Wadhera kept hopes alive. However, in the end there was just too much to do as the hosts fell well short.
Meanwhile, CSK lost their last game to Delhi Capitals at home. On a slow Chepauk pitch, KL Rahul brought his A-game with a fifty that gave DC a competetitive183/6. DC bowlers then inflicted a top-order collapse as the home side lost half their side in first ten overs. Towards the end, Vijay Shankar and MS Dhoni ended up playing to mitigate the loss margin to the ire of many.
IPL Records & Stats at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
The last game here saw a first innings total of over 200 for the first time at this stadium. The pitch may not change drastically in such a short turnaround.
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 |
| Matches With No Result | 00 |
| Matches Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 174 |
| Highest Team Total | 205 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 175 |
Key Player Battles in Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 22 of IPL 2025:
1. Glenn Maxwell vs Ravindra Jadeja
At least in the IPL, no bowlers has had Maxwell’s number as many times as Jadeja. Jadeja’s six dismissals of Maxwell are the highest number of times that any bowler has prised out the Australian in the IPL. Overall, Maxwell has made 70 runs in 51 balls at a strike rate of 137.25 and average of 11.67.
2. Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Arshdeep Singh
Gaikwad has been the sole bright spot with the bat for a struggling CSK side. But now, he will have to run into Arshdeep. India’s highest T20I wicket-taker enjoys a very good record against CSK’s skipper in the IPL. In 35 balls, Arshddeep has gotten Gaikwad out thrice for just 40 runs at a strike rate of 114.28 and average of 13.33.
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