Dream11 Team Prediction for PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 Match (April 8, 2025)
Here’s a comprehensive Dream11 team prediction for today’s high-stakes clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Mullanpur, based on pitch conditions, player form, and tactical insights from the search results 1812.
Top 10 Dream11 Team Picks
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS – Batter | Captain)
- Role: PBKS captain and in-form batter with 159 runs in 3 matches, including explosive knocks of 97* and 52*.
- Why Pick? Dominates spin and anchors the innings. A top captaincy choice due to consistency 138.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK – Batter)
- Role: CSK’s leading run-scorer (121 runs in 4 matches) with classy strokeplay at the top.
- Why Pick? Consistent performer under pressure, ideal for vice-captaincy 2812.
- Noor Ahmad (CSK – Bowler | Vice-Captain)
- Role: Purple Cap holder with 10 wickets in 4 matches.
- Why Pick? Key spinner for CSK, effective in middle overs 1712.
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS – Bowler)
- Role: PBKS’s pace spearhead with 6 wickets in 3 matches.
- Why Pick? Delivers in powerplay and death overs 2810.
- Glenn Maxwell (PBKS – All-Rounder)
- Role: Explosive batter and part-time spinner.
- Why Pick? Strong record against Noor Ahmad; can contribute with bat and ball 3710.
- Ravindra Jadeja (CSK – All-Rounder)
- Role: Spin-bowling all-rounder with experience.
- Why Pick? Crucial for breakthroughs and quick runs in the middle order 7812.
- Devon Conway (CSK – Batter)
- Role: Aggressive opener returning to form.
- Why Pick? High strike rate (140+ in IPL) and potential to dominate powerplay 3810.
- Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS – Wicketkeeper)
- Role: PBKS’s wicketkeeper-batter.
- Why Pick? Provides quick starts; safer pick over MS Dhoni due to recent form 2712.
- Matheesha Pathirana (CSK – Bowler)
- Role: Death-over specialist with slingy action.
- Why Pick? Can stifle PBKS’s lower order 5810.
- Nehal Wadhera (PBKS – Batter)
- Role: Middle-order enforcer with 105 runs in 2 matches.
- Why Pick? Excels against spin; key for stabilizing PBKS’s innings 2810.
Dream11 Team Composition
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) |
| Batters | Shreyas Iyer (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nehal Wadhera, Devon Conway |
| All-Rounders | Glenn Maxwell, Ravindra Jadeja |
| Bowlers | Noor Ahmad (VC), Arshdeep Singh, Matheesha Pathirana |
| 12th Man | Marcus Stoinis (PBKS – All-Rounder) |
Credits Left: 10 7.
Key Insights
- Pitch & Toss Impact:
- The Mullanpur pitch favors batters initially but slows down later, aiding spinners. A first-innings score of 170–190 is par 18.
- Teams batting first have won 50% of matches here. If CSK bowls first, PBKS could target 180–200 112.
- CSK’s Weaknesses:
- Struggling with three consecutive losses and inconsistent bowling. Over-reliance on Ruturaj Gaikwad and Noor Ahmad 210.
- PBKS’s Strengths:
- Strong top order with Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera. Arshdeep Singh’s death bowling could exploit CSK’s fragile middle order 812.
Alternate Picks
- Vijay Shankar (CSK – All-Rounder): Handy with bat and ball in middle overs 5.
- Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS – Bowler): Impact player with wicket-taking ability 17.
Predicted Winner: PBKS (55% chance) due to recent form and home advantage
