CSK vs PBKS Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – IPL 2025, Match 49

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Dream11 Prediction for Match 49 [Source: AP Photos]

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of IPL 2025. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 30th April at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

CSK vs PBKS Toss Update

Punjab Kings have won the toss and they will field first

CSK Team Changes: Same team
PBKS Team Changes: Glenn Maxwell out of the tournament.

Hot Picks For CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Team Today

Chennai Super Kings

Shivam Dube

• IPL 2025 Form: 242 Runs in 9 Matches
• The explosive middle-order batsman has been CSK's highest run-getter this season, striking at 133.70. Shivam Dube's six-hitting ability and domination against spin make him a premium fantasy pick, especially at Chepauk where he averages 38.25 in IPL 2025.

Ravindra Jadeja

• IPL 2025 Form: 166 Runs and 6 Wickets in 9 Matches
• The versatile all-rounder has been delivering consistently with both bat and ball, maintaining a batting strike rate of 125.76 while being economical with the ball. Ravindra Jadeja's familiarity with Chepauk's conditions makes him a valuable dual-threat fantasy option.

MS Dhoni

• IPL 2025 Form: 140 Runs in 9 Matches
• The veteran finisher has rolled back the years with a stunning strike rate of 142.86 in IPL 2025. MS Dhoni's death-over expertise and improved batting form make him a smart differential pick, particularly at his fortress Chepauk.

Punjab Kings

Priyansh Arya

• IPL 2025 Form: 323 Runs in 9 Matches
• The breakout star of IPL 2025 has been devastating with a strike rate of 200.62. Priyansh Arya's ability to score boundaries (32 fours, 22 sixes) makes him a must-have fantasy pick regardless of venue.

Arshdeep Singh

• IPL 2025 Form: 11 Wickets in 8 Matches
• The left-arm pacer has been PBKS's leading wicket-taker with an economy of 8.62. Arshdeep Singh's death bowling prowess and ability to take crucial wickets make him an excellent fantasy selection.

Shreyas Iyer

• IPL 2025 Form: 288 Runs in 9 Matches
• The stylish right-hander has been accumulating runs consistently with an impressive average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 182.28. Shreyas Iyer's form against spin makes him particularly valuable on the spin-friendly Chepauk track.

CSK vs PBKS Match 49 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - The weather in Chennai is expected to be partly cloudy and humid. The temperature during the game will hover around 28°C with no possibility of rain interruption.

Pitch - The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium has been moderately scoring in IPL 2025, with an average first innings score of 158. The surface tends to slow down as the match progresses, offering substantial assistance to spinners. Teams batting first have won 2 out of 5 matches (40%) at this venue in IPL 2025.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai - Record Of Chasing Team

The MA Chidambaram Stadium has strongly favours teams batting second in IPL 2025. First innings have averaged 158 runs compared to 145 in second innings.

Teams batting first have won 40% of matches at this venue in IPL 2025. The pitch shows a clear pattern of slowing down, with death overs (17-20) seeing a dramatic difference in scoring – 40.80 runs on average in first innings compared to just 36.00 in second innings. First innings wickets (8.20) also exceed second innings wickets (5.20).

CSK vs PBKS Match 49 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

CSK vs PBKS Match 49 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

CSK vs PBKS, Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Sashank Singh, Shivam Dube, Priaynsh Arya, Dewald Brevis
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Khaleel Ahmed, Arshdeep Singh, Noor Ahmad

Captain: Sihvam Dube
Vice-captain: Priyansh Arya

CSK vs PBKS Match 49 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

CSK vs PBKS, Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni, Josh Inglis
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Priyansh Arya
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed, Arshdeep Singh, Noor Ahmad

Captain: Priyansh Arya
Vice-captain: Shreyas Iyer

CSK vs PBKS Match 49 Expert Advice

At MA Chidambaram Stadium, the middle overs (7-16) yield the highest runs in both innings, making batters who excel against spin extremely valuable. Spinners have averaged 2.89 wickets in first innings and 3.11 wickets in second innings during middle overs in IPL 2023-24, so loading up on quality spinners is advisable.

Favour players from the team winning the toss if they choose to bat. A first-innings target of 165+ is typically competitive at Chepauk, though death-over scoring has increased by 5.22 runs in first innings compared to previous seasons, suggesting teams have adapted better batting strategies for this phase.

Spinners Noor Ahmad and Yuzvendra Chahal could be match-winners based on Chepauk's recent trends.

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