Delhi: The 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is being played today at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are face to face. This match is very important for both teams, because they need to win to remain in the playoff race.
Chennai’s spin-friendly pitch can make this match more interesting. The Punjab captain has decided to bowl first after winning the toss.
Statements of both captains
Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said after the toss, “I do not know whether I will come to play the next match or not (laugh). The feeling of pride is a big reason. Most matches we play on the home ground and should benefit from it, but we have not taken advantage of it. We have not made much changes in our team, we usually keep the same team. But we have to make many changes in this season, but we have to do many changes in this season. If you are doing, then you make 1-2 changes, but this time it is not the first season after the auction, but you have to see which batsman fits better in which situation.
At the same time, after winning the toss, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said, “We will bowl first. We are focusing on our process. Our preparations are good. All the players are excited and hope for a great match. It is unfortunate that (Glein) Maxwell’s finger has been fractured. We have not taken any decisions yet.”
These reactions of the captains of both teams reflect the importance of the match and their strategy. Now it will be interesting to see which team stars on the field.
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