Match 49 of IPL 2025 will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Wednesday, April 30.
Hosts CSK are now well out of the playoff race, with two wins out of nine matches. As they will be up against PBKS, they would like to play for pride and maybe dent Punjab’s chances for the playoffs.
PBKS, though, must aim for a win, as a loss here might make things tricky for them. But looking at the recent performances, PBKS seem to be the clear favourites.
That said, here’s Chennai’s pitch and weather report for the CSK vs PBKS match in IPL 2025.
CSK vs PBKS, 49th Match, IPL 2025: Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2025 |
| Match | CSK vs PBKS, 49th Match |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Date | April 30, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Broadcast | Star Sports |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: IPL Stats
| Total Matches Played | 90 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 51 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 39 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Won Toss and Won Match | 46 |
| Lost Toss and Won Match | 44 |
| Average First Innings Total | 163 |
| Highest Team Total | 246/5 by CSK vs RR |
| Lowest Team Total | 70/10 by RCB vs CSK |
CSK vs PBKS, 49th Match, IPL 2025: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Pitch Report
As has been the case, Chennai is likely to have a slower surface for the CSK vs PBKS match. The pitch should be dry with enough turn on offer for the spinners.
Batters might struggle to score runs here. They need to apply themselves on the surface to look for big scores.
But things might slightly become easier in the second half, with dew likely to be present on the ground. Bowlers might struggle to grip the wet ball well.
A score of 170-180 should be enough to defend here as the surface slows down later in the second innings.
CSK vs PBKS, 49th Match, IPL 2025: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Weather Forecast
The weather is likely to be warm in Chennai for the CSK vs PBKS game. The temperature will be around 30-31 degrees Celsius, with extreme humidity out there.
