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Arshdeep To Trouble Ruturaj? 5 Player Battles To Watch Out In PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 Match



PBKS to face CSK next in IPL 2025 [Source: @PunjabKingsIPL, @SparkleRuturaj/X.com]PBKS to face CSK next in IPL 2025 [Source: @PunjabKingsIPL, @SparkleRuturaj/X.com]

Punjab Kings will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming clash of the IPL 2025 season. The match will be held on April 8 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh starting from 7.30 PM IST.

Punjab Kings come into this match with two wins and a loss from their three outings. However, they are still reeling from a heavy 50-run defeat to RR in their previous game.

Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, find themselves in unfamiliar territory. The five-time champions are in ninth place with just 1 win in 4 matches. After winning their opening fixture, CSK has suffered three consecutive losses and is desperate to return to winning ways. 

Ahead of the big match, here are 5 much-watch player battles:

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Arshdeep Singh

Criterion
Data
Innings6
Runs
40
Dismissals
3
Balls35
Average13.33
Strike Rate114.28
  • CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad hasn’t been in good touch this season as he dropped himself to no.3. Moreover, he will face a stern challenge from PBKS’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who excels in swinging the new ball. 
  • In 6 IPL innings, Arshdeep has managed to dismiss Gaikwad 3 times, conceding just 40 runs in 35 balls. With an average of 13.33 and a strike rate of 114.28, the CSK captain has struggled to dominate the left-arm seamer.
  • Singh can move the new ball in the powerplay and his swings will be a big threat for Ruturaj.

2. Shreyas Iyer vs Khaleel Ahmed

Criterion
Data
Innings6
Runs
25
Dismissals
2
Balls20
Average12.50
Strike Rate125.00
  • Shreyas Iyer has not found it easy against Khaleel Ahmed in their IPL meetings. Across 6 innings, Khaleel has dismissed Iyer twice while conceding just 25 runs off 20 deliveries. Iyer’s average against him stands at 12.50 with a strike rate of 125. 
  • While the strike rate might not be alarming, Khaleel’s knack for picking up Iyer early in the innings gives the left-arm pacer a psychological edge.
  • In the powerplay, Khaleel has consistently picked up wickets this year and this trend should be a worrying sign for Iyer.

3. Glenn Maxwell vs Ravindra Jadeja

Criterion
Data
Innings11
Runs
70
Dismissals
6
Balls51
Average11.66
Strike Rate137.25
  • Glenn Maxwell vs Ravindra Jadeja is one of the most lopsided matchups among established stars. In 11 IPL innings, Maxwell has scored just 70 runs off Jadeja’s bowling while falling 6 times. Jadeja’s average of 11.66 and his smart variations have clearly kept Maxwell in check. 
  • The left-arm spinner’s tight line and pace-off deliveries have neutralised the Aussie all-rounder's aggressive intent, especially during middle overs.

4. MS Dhoni vs Yuzvendra Chahal

Criterion
Data
Innings14
Runs
100
Dismissals
3
Balls78
Average33.33
Strike Rate128.20
  • Veteran MS Dhoni has had a relatively balanced record against Yuzvendra Chahal. In 14 IPL innings, Dhoni has scored 100 runs against the leg-spinner at a strike rate of 128.20 and has been dismissed three times. 
  • With an average of 33.33, Dhoni has often looked to play Chahal conservatively before launching in the death overs. 
  • Given Dhoni’s tendency to target pacers later in the innings, this battle usually unfolds in the middle overs with calculated aggression.

5. Glenn Maxwell vs R Ashwin

Criterion
Data
Innings11
Runs
140
Dismissals
3
Balls70
Average46.66
Strike Rate200.00
  • Unlike his struggles against Jadeja, Maxwell enjoys facing Ravi Ashwin. In 11 innings, he has hammered 140 runs off 70 balls against Ashwin, maintaining a stunning strike rate of 200.00 while being dismissed only three times. 
  • This shows Maxwell’s confidence against off-spinners and his ability to use the sweep and reverse sweep effectively. When Ashwin and Maxwell face-off, expect fireworks in the middle overs.