IPL 2025, Match 22: Top 3 Bowlers for PBKS vs CSK at PCA Stadium

Sanjay Sen

Arshdeep Singh for PBKS [Source: @weRcricket/x.com]Arshdeep Singh for PBKS [Source: @weRcricket/x.com]

As Punjab Kings will take on the Mumbai Indians in the 22nd match of IPL 2025 at the PCA International Stadium, Mohali, three bowlers stand out as the most likely to dominate the bowling charts.

1. Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)

An astute and skillful left-arm pacer, Arshdeep Singh exhibiting the trust the franchise has on his abilities. As Punjab chase their maiden IPL title in 2025 under Ricky Ponting’s guidance, Arshdeep’s pinpoint yorkers, new-ball swing, and big-match temperament will be pivotal to their campaign.

  • 2025 IPL Form: Grabbed 6 wickets in 3 matches at an economy rate of 9.50 so far.
  • Home Ground Expertise: Have extensive experience of playing at PCA Stadium.
  • PCA Stadium Advantage: Knows the exact lengths to hit on this pitch and trouble the batters.
  • Why He'll Succeed: Arshdeep's familiarity with PCA Stadium gives him a significant edge. He understands the subtle nuances of the pitch and can exploit any available swing. His effectiveness at the death with yorkers becomes even more valuable at PCA Stadium, where the boundaries are relatively smaller. His historical success against CSK batsmen (4 wickets in previous encounters) adds to his advantage.

2. Noor Ahmad (CSK)

Noor Ahmad for CSK [Source: @WhyyySoMuch/x.com]Noor Ahmad for CSK [Source: @WhyyySoMuch/x.com]

The Afghanistan chinaman bowler Noor Ahmad has been a shining light for CSK this season and will look to play an important role yet again.

  • 2025 IPL Form: Has bagged 10 wickets in 4 matches with an economy rate of 7.45 so far in this tournament.
  • Surface Advantage: PCA Stadium can offer grip for spinners as the game progresses and it can be beneficial for him in the second innings.
  • Tactical Edge: Left-arm wrist spin is a rarity that many PBKS batsmen struggle against.
  • Why He'll Succeed: While PCA Stadium is generally batting-friendly, it does offer something for spinners, especially as the match progresses and the pitch wears. Noor Ahmad's ability to vary his pace and get the ball to grip makes him effective even on batting-friendly surfaces. The PBKS lineup's aggressive approach could play into his hands, creating catching opportunities.

3. Marco Jansen (PBKS)

Hailing from South Africa, Marco Jansen is your quintessential utility player. An all-rounder, Jansen can generate pace, bounce and swing. And he can provide blustering knocks in the lower-middle order.

  • 2025 IPL Form: Got 3 wickets in 3 matches so far in this season.
  • Physical Advantage: Can extract bounce from the PCA Stadium's hard and bouncy pitch.
  • Tactical Strength: Left-arm angle troubles right-handed heavy CSK batting historically.
  • Why He'll Succeed: Jansen's height allows him to extract extra bounce from the PCA Stadium pitch, which can surprise batsmen. His left-arm angle creates problems for CSK's predominantly right-handed batting lineup. While his wicket tally isn't exceptional in IPL 2025, the PCA Stadium conditions suit his bowling style perfectly, and he could be the surprise package in this match.

The new PCA Stadium in Mohali typically offers good batting conditions with true bounce, but can also provide some assistance to bowlers who know how to use the dimensions and subtle characteristics of the ground. Home advantage will be significant for the PBKS players, but CSK's experienced campaigners like Gaikwad have the adaptability to perform well even in away conditions.