The stage is set for Match 22 of TATA IPL 2025 as Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) under the lights at the beautiful Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, April 8.
Match: Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Captain to Watch: Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings)
All eyes will be on PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, who has been in fine touch this season and will be looking to lead from the front once again.
Shreyas Iyer vs CSK – Head-to-Head IPL Stats
Shreyas Iyer has a good amount of experience playing against Chennai Super Kings, having faced them 13 times since his IPL debut.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs | 299 |
| Span | 2015-2025 |
| Mat | 14 |
| Inns | 14 |
| NO | 2 |
| HS | 70* |
| Ave | 24.91 |
| BF | 279 |
| SR | 107.16 |
| 100 | 0 |
| 50 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 4s | 26 |
| 6s | 5 |
Expert View:
Shreyas Iyer may not have massive numbers against CSK, but he has been a steady performer. His strike rate is on the lower side (107.16), suggesting that CSK’s bowling attack has kept him quiet at times. However, with the kind of form he is in this season, he could turn that around tonight.
Know More:- PBKS vs CSK Head to Head
Shreyas Iyer at Mullanpur Stadium
While the Mullanpur Stadium is a new venue in IPL, Iyer has played here once.
| Stats | Value |
|---|---|
| Mat | 2 |
| Runs | 19 |
| HS | 10 |
| Bat Av | 9.5 |
| 100 | 0 |
| Wkts | – |
| BBI | – |
| Bowl Av | – |
| 5 | – |
| Ct | 1 |
Expert Note:
Iyer didn’t have much success the last time he played at this venue. However, being the captain, and with the match at his team’s new home ground, he will be hungry to put up a big show in front of the Mullanpur crowd.
This is a crucial game for Punjab Kings. A win here can help them stay in the top half of the points table. With Shreyas Iyer in strong form this season (168 runs in 4 matches), he is expected to be the pillar of the PBKS batting line-up.
Expect a solid fight from Iyer, especially against CSK’s top spinners like Noor Ahmad and Ravichandran Ashwin, who have been tricky customers for many batters.
