Shreyas Iyer Vs CSK At MA Chidambaram Stadium: What Do The Numbers Say?

Debashis Sarangi

Shreyas Iyer in action [Source: AP]Shreyas Iyer in action [Source: AP]

This evening, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match number 49 of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The much-awaited encounter will take place at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

As Punjab Kings get ready to take on MS Dhoni's CSK, the eyes will be on Shreyas Iyer, the linchpin of PBKS batting unit. 

Shreyas Iyer's Prolific Numbers In IPL 2025

Hailed for his scintillating stroke play, Shreyas Iyer has enjoyed stellar success in the IPL 2025. The stylish Mumbaikar has amassed 288 runs, including three blistering fifties, at a superb average of 48 and a strike rate of 182.28. 

However, the right-handed batter has endured a mini-slump, recording only 38 runs at an average of less than thirteen in his previous four outings. 

Iyer's Dismal Head-To-Head Record Encourages CSK

Considering Shreyas Iyer hasn't lived up to the expectations in his most-recent IPL 2025 outings, the batter will be keen to regain his mojo against the Super Kings tonight. 

However, to CSK's delight, Iyer hasn't enjoyed playing against them over the years, as evidenced by the stats below. 

Criterion
Data
Innings14
Runs299
Average 24.92
Strike Rate107.17

(Shreyas Iyer's stats vs CSK in IPL)

As shown in the above table, Iyer averages only 24.92 against CSK, a number pretty much less than his IPL career average of 33.16. Furthermore, he has struck at an abysmal rate of 107.17, his worst against any active IPL team. 

Shreyas Iyer's Record vs CSK At MA Chidambaram Stadium

Criterion
Data
Innings3
Runs85
Average 28.34
Strike Rate121.42

(Shreyas Iyer vs CSK at Chepauk)

Meanwhile, Iyer also hasn't had a great time with the bat at CSK's home ground, MA Chidambaram Stadium. Statistically, the batter has played three IPL matches vs CSK at Chepauk, scoring 85 runs, without a single fifty, at an average of 28.34 and a strike rate of 121.42.

He registered his highest score of 44 runs at the venue back in the 2019 edition. His rest two scores read 7 and 34 (off 32 balls). 

Conclusion

Although Shreyas Iyer has extraordinary numbers neither against CSK nor at Chepauk, his red-hot form and temperament could help him change his fortunes. 

All in all, a cracking contest is expected when Iyer will take on the CSK bowlers, especially the in-form Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed.