Final result
Punjab Kings won by 4 wickets
Player of the match: SS Iyer
Result · Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · CSK 16–16 PBKSVenue par · 192Chase success · 46%POTM · SS Iyer
Match preview & overview
Punjab Kings chase down 191 at Chepauk to beat CSK by 4 wickets
Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on 30 April 2025, chasing down a target of 191 to finish on 194/6. SS Iyer was named Player of the Match. Punjab won the toss and chose to field, a decision that looked uncertain when CSK built 134/4 through the middle overs, but 6 late wickets for 56 runs kept the target within reach. Punjab then posted 51 runs in the powerplay for just 1 wicket and never truly looked back, scoring 88 more in the middle phase before sealing it in the final overs with 4 wickets to spare.
The result tips the all-time head-to-head record in Punjab's favour for the first time. The sides had met 33 times previously and were locked at 16 wins apiece. Punjab now lead 17-16, and they have won four of the last five encounters between these two sides, three of them at this very ground.
For Chennai, it is a fifth defeat in their last six matches and the pressure on their playoff position is growing. Their middle-overs batting was excellent, but the collapse from 134/4 to 190 all out in the death phase will concern their management more than the result itself.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — 127-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
127
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
42%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
33 completed meetings, level at 16–16
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Chennai Super Kings
Punjab Kings33
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026PBKS won by 5 wickets
2025PBKS won by 4 wickets
2025PBKS won by 18 runs
2024CSK won by 28 runs
2024PBKS won by 7 wickets
2023PBKS won by 4 wickets
2022PBKS won by 11 runs
2022PBKS won by 54 runs
2021PBKS won by 6 wickets
2021CSK won by 6 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Punjab Kings win a 33rd meeting that ends 16-16
The head-to-head between these two sides was perfectly level going into this fixture, 16 wins apiece from 33 meetings. Punjab's victory tips the all-time record in their favour for the first time. SS Iyer took the Player of the Match award as Punjab sealed it with 4 wickets to spare.
Angle 02
CSK collapsed at the death despite a strong middle
Angle 03
Punjab's powerplay gave them the platform they needed
Angle 04
Chepauk chase rate again below 50 per cent. But Punjab bucked it
Angle 05
CSK's form makes grim reading heading into May
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Individual batter markets may be worth more attention than outright result lines given how high-scoring Chepauk has been in this match, with the venue's average first-innings score sitting at 192 across 127 games.
- Death-overs performance has been volatile in both innings here: 6 wickets fell for CSK in the final phase and 3 for Punjab. Bowler economy markets in that phase tend to carry wider ranges at this ground.
- The toss-to-field correlation at Chepauk is worth noting in context: Punjab won the toss, chose to field, and won the match. Teams elect to field here only 41 per cent of the time, so when they do it often reflects a specific read on the conditions.
- Top batter markets may suit this fixture type better than first-innings total lines, given CSK's middle-overs scoring (86 runs, 1 wicket across overs 7 to 15) and Punjab's similarly productive middle phase of 88 for 2.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
Who won the CSK vs Punjab Kings IPL match on 30 April 2025?
Punjab Kings won by 4 wickets. They chased down Chennai Super Kings' total of 190 all out, finishing on 194/6. SS Iyer was named Player of the Match.
What was the score in CSK vs Punjab Kings on 30 April 2025?
Chennai Super Kings scored 190 all out in the first innings. Punjab Kings replied with 194/6, winning with 4 wickets in hand. Both sides scored heavily through the middle overs before the match tightened at the death.
What is the head-to-head record between CSK and Punjab Kings?
Across 33 IPL meetings, the sides were tied at 16 wins each going into this fixture. Punjab's victory means they now lead 17-16 for the first time in the history of the rivalry. Punjab have won four of the last five encounters.
Where to watch CSK vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 in the UK?
IPL 2025 is broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports Cricket. Matches are also available via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a full Sky subscription. UK viewers should check Sky's schedule for start times, as most IPL matches begin in the early to mid-afternoon BST.
Who was Player of the Match in CSK vs Punjab Kings on 30 April 2025?
SS Iyer of Punjab Kings was named Player of the Match after his contribution to Punjab's successful chase of 191 at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
How has CSK been performing in IPL 2025?
Chennai Super Kings' recent form has been poor. In their last six matches they have won only once, that victory coming against Lucknow Super Giants. Defeats to Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and now Punjab Kings have put pressure on their top-four aspirations.
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Photo credits (4)
- Shreyas Iyer — photo by 247 Entertainment, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Anil Kumble — photo by shrivsa from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source