Five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be desperate to find the winning touch when they take on home side Punjab Kings in match No. 22 of the IPL 2025 season at the new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur on Tuesday evening. CSK are at the bottom of the table with just 1 win in the season so far and coming into this contest with a 25-run loss to Delhi Capitals at home in Chennai.
CSK are enduring one of their worst starts to an IPL season, having slumped to three consecutive defeats — all while chasing targets. Punjab Kings, though coming off a loss to Rajasthan Royals, appear far more balanced both on paper and in form. Under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, they look better equipped than a CSK side still struggling to find the right combination.
The once-reliable presence of MS Dhoni at the death, long considered a tactical advantage, is now beginning to feel like a burden for the Yellow Brigade. But such is the legend of the man playing his 18th IPL season — one of only three to do so alongside Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — that it’s hard to imagine anyone within the CSK camp confronting him with the tough truths.
While ‘Brand Dhoni’ continues to command unwavering fan support — his entry onto the field still met with thunderous roars — the recent game against Delhi Capitals may have been a reality check for his loyalists. The team needs more than nostalgia. Perhaps it’s time to look ahead. Opposition teams now have a clear strategy: bat first, aim for 180-plus, and trust CSK’s inconsistency in the chase — unless Shivam Dube explodes.
Dhoni has built a legacy on impeccable timing — whether stepping down from captaincy or retiring from international cricket. The big question now is: will he read the moment once more, or will he need a nudge?
Head coach Stephen Fleming’s frustration was palpable after the 25-run loss to DC, especially when Dhoni showed little intent to push the scoring rate late in the innings.
“No, that’s not my role to put an end to it. I have no idea. I’m just enjoying working with him. He’s still going strong. I don’t even ask these days. You guys are the ones that ask (about retirement),” Fleming admitted.
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 8, 2025
Here are all the details about PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22…
When is PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22 going to take place?
The PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22 will take place on Tuesday, April 8.
Where is PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22 going to take place?
The PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22 will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
What time will PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22 start?
The PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22 will begin at 730pm IST. The toss for the match will be held at 7pm.
Where can I watch PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22 on TV in India?
The PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22 will be available LIVE on TV on Star Sports network channels in India.
How can I watch livestreaming of PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22 for FREE in India?
The PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22 will be available for livestreaming for FREE on JioHotstar website and app.
PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 match No. 22 Predicted 12
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), R Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
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