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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 08, 2025, 23:46:15 IST
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PBKS vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2025: Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs
PBKS vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face a stern test against Punjab Kings in their IPL 2025 fixture today, as they seek to arrest a worrying slide after three back-to-back defeats while chasing.
Central to CSK’s concerns is the fading impact of MS Dhoni as a finisher — a role that once defined him. Dhoni’s struggles in the death overs, combined with a misfiring top order and Ruturaj Gaikwad stepping down from his preferred opening slot, have left CSK grappling with serious combination issues.
While Dhoni’s presence still draws massive crowds and admiration, questions are rising about his on-field role and the team's reliance on nostalgia over performance.
Punjab Kings, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, seem better positioned. Despite a narrow defeat to Rajasthan Royals, the team has shown balance and depth, particularly with in-form players like Iyer and Nehal Wadhera.
Adding intrigue is the potential match-up between Dhoni and Yuzvendra Chahal, with the leg-spinner having dismissed Dhoni five times in IPL history.
CSK need a tactical rethink to stay competitive, while Punjab will look to exploit their opponent's vulnerabilities and move up the table.
Central to CSK’s concerns is the fading impact of MS Dhoni as a finisher — a role that once defined him. Dhoni’s struggles in the death overs, combined with a misfiring top order and Ruturaj Gaikwad stepping down from his preferred opening slot, have left CSK grappling with serious combination issues.
While Dhoni’s presence still draws massive crowds and admiration, questions are rising about his on-field role and the team's reliance on nostalgia over performance.
Punjab Kings, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, seem better positioned. Despite a narrow defeat to Rajasthan Royals, the team has shown balance and depth, particularly with in-form players like Iyer and Nehal Wadhera.
Adding intrigue is the potential match-up between Dhoni and Yuzvendra Chahal, with the leg-spinner having dismissed Dhoni five times in IPL history.
CSK need a tactical rethink to stay competitive, while Punjab will look to exploit their opponent's vulnerabilities and move up the table.
19:22 (IST) Apr 08
PBKS vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Marco Jansen, Punjab all-rounder
"That’s where you want to win most of your games, it’s good to win on the road but obviously you want to make the opportunities count at home. (On whether they have had a chat regarding controlling the runs in the middle-phase) Ideally, you want to minimise the runs all the way through, it depends, it changes from game to game, sometimes you get off to a good start with the ball and sometimes you don’t get off to a good start. We didn’t get early wickets in the previous game and that might have played a big role. I assess my options, I focus on what I want to do and the areas I want to hit while bowling."
19:09 (IST) Apr 08
IPL Live Score: PBKS vs CSK Playing XIs
Punjab Kings XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal
Chennai Super Kings XI: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Chennai Super Kings XI: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
19:06 (IST) Apr 08
PBKS vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad at the toss
"We were looking to bat first as well, pretty dry wicket, new conditions for us and we need to adapt as soon as possible. We have been bowling pretty well but we have conceded more than 15 runs an over twice in an innings, hopefully we can improve on that. Same team for us. Me batting at 3 gives a bit more balance to our squad, it was decided during the auction time and hoping our openers will come good today. We have always been behind the game in the powerplay, it's just about going there and enjoying yourselves."
19:05 (IST) Apr 08
IPL Live Score: Shreyas Iyer after winning the toss
"We are going to have a bat first, it's simply because we had a discussion about how our batting lineup is and we need to make the best use of it. In the last game, the dew wasn't that much but that's not in our control but we need to back out strengths. We are going in with the same team. We have got really good bowlers in our team but it's important how we use them on a given occasion. The last game the ball wasn't turning very much, got to give credit to the Rajasthan batsmen as well."
19:01 (IST) Apr 08
PBKS vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: TOSS TIME!
Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer wins the toss, opts to bat against Chennai Super Kings
18:54 (IST) Apr 08
IPL Live Score: Pitch Report!
"We move pitches, we move a little eastwards, it’s a new pitch. The boundary dimensions have changed, the captains and bowlers will use the larger square boundary, 69m, a difference of 7m and it’s 74m down the ground. Consistency is the word that comes to mind, it looks identical to the wicket on Saturday. There are a few dry areas, I think batting and bowling stayed pretty consistent. Runs on the board helped on Saturday. What’s important for me is the length you bowl on this wicket. Sometimes you saw that when you over-pitch, it’s easy to hit through the line and if you drop too short, that sets up nicely. Jofra Arches hit the top of good length, I think that’s your area so the length is crucial here." - Daren Ganga & Michael Clarke
18:31 (IST) Apr 08
PBKS vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: What MS Dhoni said in a podcast
18:15 (IST) Apr 08
IPL Live Score: PBKS vs CSK Stats!
* CSK have the lowest scoring rate (7.50), lowest average (22.50) and lowest boundary percentage (17.24 %) among all teams in the powerplay in this IPL
* Since May 2024, Dube has been dismissed by spin six times in eight innings he faced spin. In comparison, in the 21 previous innings where he faced spin he was dismissed only five times
* MS Dhoni averages only 13.80 in CSK's wins since 2023 while his average in losses goes up to 90.67. He has not scored a single boundary in a successful run chase in this period
* PBKS have a win percentage of only 13.3 at home since 2023, with SRH's 43.8 being the second lowest
* Since May 2024, Dube has been dismissed by spin six times in eight innings he faced spin. In comparison, in the 21 previous innings where he faced spin he was dismissed only five times
* MS Dhoni averages only 13.80 in CSK's wins since 2023 while his average in losses goes up to 90.67. He has not scored a single boundary in a successful run chase in this period
* PBKS have a win percentage of only 13.3 at home since 2023, with SRH's 43.8 being the second lowest
17:55 (IST) Apr 08
PBKS vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Head to Head
17:39 (IST) Apr 08
IPL Live Score: PBKS vs CSK Squads
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi (wk), Andre Siddarth.
Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Pyla Avinash, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Pannu, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Azmatullah Omarzai
Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Pyla Avinash, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Pannu, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Azmatullah Omarzai
17:29 (IST) Apr 08
PBKS vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: CSK’s top-order woes and the Gaikwad gamble
In a surprising move, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has sacrificed his opening spot, which arguably is his most effective position. This shuffle has only added to CSK's top-order confusion, with neither Rachin Ravindra nor the seasoned Devon Conway clicking consistently.
With a misfiring top three, the pressure is constantly pushed onto the middle and lower order — making CSK's batting appear one-dimensional. The lack of cohesion has been exploited by oppositions who now prefer to set targets and bank on CSK’s sluggish chases.
Unless Gaikwad reclaims his natural position and leads from the front, CSK's batting fortunes may continue to nosedive.
With a misfiring top three, the pressure is constantly pushed onto the middle and lower order — making CSK's batting appear one-dimensional. The lack of cohesion has been exploited by oppositions who now prefer to set targets and bank on CSK’s sluggish chases.
Unless Gaikwad reclaims his natural position and leads from the front, CSK's batting fortunes may continue to nosedive.
17:27 (IST) Apr 08
IPL Live Score: Chahal vs Dhoni — A rivalry rekindled
Yuzvendra Chahal versus MS Dhoni will be a battle worth watching.
In their IPL encounters, Chahal has dismissed Dhoni five times across ten meetings — a rare feat in the veteran’s storied career. The leg-spinner’s flight and guile could again prove lethal, especially given Dhoni's current hesitance to go after spinners.
Chahal, who thrives on building pressure through dot balls, may look to attack Dhoni early if the former skipper walks in during the middle overs.
This chess match between India's finest leggie and the wily old finisher might tilt the momentum decisively in Punjab’s favour — if Dhoni doesn’t rediscover his spark.
In their IPL encounters, Chahal has dismissed Dhoni five times across ten meetings — a rare feat in the veteran’s storied career. The leg-spinner’s flight and guile could again prove lethal, especially given Dhoni's current hesitance to go after spinners.
Chahal, who thrives on building pressure through dot balls, may look to attack Dhoni early if the former skipper walks in during the middle overs.
This chess match between India's finest leggie and the wily old finisher might tilt the momentum decisively in Punjab’s favour — if Dhoni doesn’t rediscover his spark.
17:26 (IST) Apr 08
PBKS vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Punjab’s upper hand - Form, balance and batting power
Despite a home loss to Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings appear more settled and versatile compared to CSK.
Shreyas Iyer's leadership, Nehal Wadhera's emergence, and a potent middle order make Punjab a more well-rounded side on paper and form.
Unlike CSK, whose top order has been reshuffled due to poor form and strategic uncertainty, Punjab have shown consistency in batting depth and approach. Their ability to post or chase totals north of 180 is far more convincing.
With CSK relying on patchy performances from Shivam Dube, the Kings will fancy their chances of outmuscling a fragile Chennai bowling unit.
Shreyas Iyer's leadership, Nehal Wadhera's emergence, and a potent middle order make Punjab a more well-rounded side on paper and form.
Unlike CSK, whose top order has been reshuffled due to poor form and strategic uncertainty, Punjab have shown consistency in batting depth and approach. Their ability to post or chase totals north of 180 is far more convincing.
With CSK relying on patchy performances from Shivam Dube, the Kings will fancy their chances of outmuscling a fragile Chennai bowling unit.
17:24 (IST) Apr 08
IPL Live Score: CSK's death overs dilemma
The aura of MS Dhoni remains unmatched, but Chennai Super Kings’ repeated struggles in the death overs this season highlight a deeper issue.
Once the finisher par excellence, Dhoni’s declining power-hitting and subdued approach are hurting CSK in chases, especially with the team already on a three-match losing streak. His reluctance to accelerate — evident against Delhi Capitals — raised eyebrows, even among his loyal fanbase.
Head coach Stephen Fleming’s candid remarks only underline the unease. Yet, in a dressing room where "Brand Dhoni" reigns supreme, no one dares to address the elephant in the room. The question is — how long can CSK afford to wait?
Once the finisher par excellence, Dhoni’s declining power-hitting and subdued approach are hurting CSK in chases, especially with the team already on a three-match losing streak. His reluctance to accelerate — evident against Delhi Capitals — raised eyebrows, even among his loyal fanbase.
Head coach Stephen Fleming’s candid remarks only underline the unease. Yet, in a dressing room where "Brand Dhoni" reigns supreme, no one dares to address the elephant in the room. The question is — how long can CSK afford to wait?
17:23 (IST) Apr 08
PBKS vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Indian Premier League match between hosts Punjab Kings and struggling Chennai Super Kings at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur near Chandigarh.
Punjab Kings are fourth in the points table after winning two of their three matches so far.
Chennai Super Kings are struggling at 9th, after losing three straight matches in four games.
Punjab Kings are fourth in the points table after winning two of their three matches so far.
Chennai Super Kings are struggling at 9th, after losing three straight matches in four games.
PBKS vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head into their crucial IPL 2025 clash against Punjab Kings under mounting pressure after three consecutive defeats while chasing.
A major concern for CSK is the lack of late-innings firepower, with Mahendra Singh Dhoni's finishing ability no longer the trump card it once was. Despite his iconic status, Dhoni’s inability to accelerate at the death has sparked debates, yet few within the team seem willing to address the issue directly.
Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s demotion from the opening slot has further complicated CSK’s misfiring top order.
In contrast, Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, appear more settled and better balanced, despite their recent loss to Rajasthan Royals. The form of Nehal Wadhera and Iyer bodes well for Punjab.
Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal’s strong head-to-head record against Dhoni could be a deciding factor in the match. CSK desperately need a turnaround to keep their playoff hopes alive.
A major concern for CSK is the lack of late-innings firepower, with Mahendra Singh Dhoni's finishing ability no longer the trump card it once was. Despite his iconic status, Dhoni’s inability to accelerate at the death has sparked debates, yet few within the team seem willing to address the issue directly.
Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s demotion from the opening slot has further complicated CSK’s misfiring top order.
In contrast, Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, appear more settled and better balanced, despite their recent loss to Rajasthan Royals. The form of Nehal Wadhera and Iyer bodes well for Punjab.
Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal’s strong head-to-head record against Dhoni could be a deciding factor in the match. CSK desperately need a turnaround to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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