IPL 2025 PBKS vs CSK: The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur has hosted a total of 26 T20 matches since its establishment in 2021. The outcomes and key statistics from these matches are as follows:
- Total Matches Played: 26
- Matches Won Batting First: 16
- Matches Won Batting Second: 10
- Average First Innings Score: 148
- Lowest Total Defended: 147/6 by Karnataka vs. Jammu & Kashmir in 2022
- Highest Successful Run Chase: 149/7 by Baroda vs. Mumbai in 2023
The highest team total recorded at this venue is 238/2 by Jammu & Kashmir against Arunachal Pradesh in 2022, while the lowest is 53 all out by Meghalaya against Haryana in the same year. citeturn0search1
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the stadium has hosted four matches as of April 2024, with the following outcomes:
- Matches Won Batting First: 2
- Matches Won Batting Second: 2
- Average First Innings Score: 173.75
- Highest Total Recorded: 192/7 by Mumbai Indians vs. Punjab Kings in 2024
- Lowest Total Recorded: 147/8 by Punjab Kings vs. Rajasthan Royals in 2024
- Highest Successful Run Chase: 177/6 by Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals in 2024
Match Preview: PBKS vs CSK – IPL 2025
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Match Number: 22
Team Form and Standings
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Currently 4th on the points table
- Lost their last game to Rajasthan Royals
- Have a decent home record at Mullanpur
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Currently 9th in the standings
- Lost their last game to Delhi Capitals
- Need experienced players like Dhoni, Ruturaj, and Jadeja to lead the fightback
Stadium Stats – Mullanpur (New PCA Stadium) in T20s since 2023
- Total Matches Played: 15
- Matches Won Batting First: 10
- Matches Won Batting Second: 5
- Average First Innings Score: 173 for 6
- Lowest Total Defended: 161
- Highest Target Successfully Chased: 175
Head-to-Head (PBKS vs CSK)
- Total Matches: 28
- CSK Wins: 17
- PBKS Wins: 11
- While CSK has the historical edge, PBKS has done well in recent meetings.
Pitch and Conditions
- Early swing likely for pacers
- Gets better for batting under lights
- Dew might play a role in the second innings, but defending has been more successful here
Where to Watch
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioCinema (free in India)
PCA Stadium, Chandigarh: Pitch Report for PBKS vs CSK – IPL 2025
The pitch at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, remains relatively new and untested in terms of long-term patterns. However, observations from the previous IPL season provide useful insights into its behavior.
In IPL 2023, the surface offered surprising assistance to spinners. They recorded the best economy rate across all 13 venues, conceding runs at just 7.08 per over. This was a notable trend considering the shorter format generally favors big-hitting batters.
Despite that, only two matches at the venue saw teams cross the 180-run mark in the first innings. That suggests while the surface supports stroke play, it’s not always a high-scoring paradise. Bowlers who hit the right lengths, especially spinners and new-ball seamers, have found rewards here.
As we head into the PBKS vs CSK clash in IPL 2025, the pitch is expected to behave as a balanced surface. Batting should become easier once the ball stops swinging, but early movement could benefit seamers in the powerplay overs.
In summary:
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Good batting surface overall
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Early seam movement likely
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Spinners can be effective in the middle overs
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First-innings scores around 170–180 can be competitive
