IPL 2025 PBKS vs CSK, Match 22 betting preview: Can Punjab pile on to Chennai's misery?

Apr 07, 2025 2 minute read IPL 2025

Punjab Kings will face Chennai Super Kings in match No.22 of the 2025 Indian Premier League - here are the Betfair odds for the PBKS vs CSK game.

The two teams have had contrasting starts to the season, with Punjab winning two of their first three games and CSK losing their last three matches on the trot. The game will be played at Mullanpur, where Punjab lost to Rajasthan Royals.

PBKS vs CSK: Who will win?

Punjab look a well-settled team despite the defeat in the last game. They conceded the season’s first 200-plus total in Mullanpur and suffered an early batting collapse. Still, positives included Nehal Wadhera’s effective spin-hitting and Glenn Maxwell’s fluent knock, further improving a threatening batting line-up. Meanwhile, CSK have looked out of rhythm, leaking over 180 runs thrice while chasing poorly. With all seven overseas players and 17 squad members already tried, CSK face issues with team balance and consistency that need urgent resolution.

The squad make-up and form heavily favour Punjab Kings, with the bookmakers reflecting the same - they are priced at 8/11 on Betfair Sportsbook, as against CSK (odds of 11/10).

PBKS vs CSK: Who will be the top bowler from each team?

Arshdeep Singh’s left-arm seam bowling has troubled batters, picking up six wickets at an average of 19. The highest-wicket-taker for the side, he is yet to go wicketless in a game this season. CSK have the lowest average in the powerplay in the 2025 IPL, and the in-form Arshdeep will be a threat. Betfair Sportsbook also backs him to be the best bowler in the game from Punjab, with odds of 5/2.

Despite the inconsistent form of the CSK bowlers, one bowler has stood out - Matheesha Pathirana. In just three games, he has taken five scalps at an average of 19, conceding 7.91 runs an over. Pathirana was also sensational last season, when he grabbed 13 wickets in six games, and Betfair backs him to continue his form with odds of 23/10 to be the top bowler for CSK.

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