As Chennai Super Kings (CSK) get ready to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 8 of IPL 2025, all eyes are on key players who can make a difference in spin-friendly Chepauk conditions. One such player is Krunal Pandya, who has a decent record against CSK and on the Chepauk pitch.
Let’s break down Krunal Pandya’s batting and bowling stats vs CSK and at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Krunal Pandya vs CSK – Batting Stats
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches | 16 |
| Innings | 11 |
| Not Outs | 1 |
| Runs Scored | 139 |
| Highest Score | 42 |
| Average | 15.44 |
| Strike Rate | 131.1 |
| Balls Faced | 109 |
| 30+ Scores | 3 |
Expert View: With a strike rate above 131.1, Krunal has shown he can take on the CSK bowling attack. Though he hasn’t scored a fifty yet, three 30+ scores suggest he’s a handy contributor in the middle overs.
Krunal Pandya vs CSK – Bowling Stats
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Innings | 13 |
| Balls Bowled | 222 |
| Runs Conceded | 305 |
| Wickets | 9 |
| Bowling Average | 33.89 |
| Strike Rate | 24.67 |
| 2-wicket hauls | 3 |
Expert View: Krunal’s bowling record vs CSK is quite useful, especially on slower pitches. His ability to contain and pick wickets during the middle overs makes him a valuable asset in high-pressure games.
Krunal Pandya at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) – Batting Stats
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches | 11 |
| Innings | 10 |
| Not Outs | 1 |
| Runs | 47 |
| Highest Score | 15 |
| Average | 5.87 |
| Strike Rate | 92.1 |
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Expert View: Krunal hasn’t had much success with the bat at Chepauk. The slow, spinning nature of the pitch hasn’t suited his batting style. However, he could surprise if promoted up the order.
Krunal Pandya at MA Chidambaram Stadium – Bowling Stats
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Innings | 13 |
| Balls Bowled | 222 |
| Runs Conceded | 305 |
| Wickets | 9 |
| Bowling Average | 33.89 |
| Strike Rate | 24.67 |
| 2-wicket hauls | 3 |
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Expert View: Bowling is where Krunal could shine at Chepauk. The slow surface helps his style, and he has already picked 9 wickets here. Expect him to bowl 3-4 crucial overs today.
While Krunal Pandya hasn’t made big scores with the bat in Chennai, his spin bowling and match awareness can play a key role against CSK today. RCB will hope Krunal can exploit the turning track and help them break CSK’s stronghold at Chepauk.
