Pitch reports, live streaming and all of you have to know about Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 matches

CSK vs. Pbks: From match timing, from pitch reports to live streaming, you need to know for Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 matches.

With their playoff all but gone, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Punjab Kings in Match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday (April 30). It’s a clash between a side clinging to pride and another scrambling to stay in the top-four race.

While CSK languish at the bottom with just four points from nine games, Punjab are sitting fifth and could catapult to second place with a win —something that will give them a massive advantage in a crowded mid-table battle. For Chennai, this is about restoring pride and avoiding a rare fifth straight home defeat.

Match Details: CSK vs PBKS

Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Match 49, IPL 2025
Date: Wednesday, April 30
Match Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Toss Time: 07:00 PM IST

Chennai Pitch Report: Spinners likely to rule the roost?

Chepauk’s red-soil surface is known for its assistance to spinners and slow nature, and Wednesday’s contest will be played on one of the central pitches, offering almost symmetrical square boundaries (75m and 72m). The straight boundary is around 78m. The surface is expected to be two-paced — the kind that grips and holds — which could make stroke-making tricky, particularly in the second innings if the pitch slows down further. Teams might look to bat first if dew stays away.

Pace vs Spin at Chepauk (IPL overall):

Type	Matches	Runs	Wickets	Average	SR	Eco.
Pace	90	17,153	611	28.07	20.0	8.40
Spin	90	10,520	383	27.46	22.9	7.17

CSK vs PBKS Weather Report

Expect a typically hot and humid Chennai evening. Daytime temperatures will soar to 36°C, with a “feels like” temperature touching 43°C due to high humidity. Conditions will remain sticky at night with temperatures around 29°C and humidity potentially rising to 81%. Winds in the evening could offer some respite, and there’s only a marginal chance of dew affecting play.

CSK vs PBKS Live Streaming Details

The live streaming of the IPL 2025 match between CSK and PBKS will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. For live broadcast, fans can tune into the Star Sports Network on their televisions.