Top captaincy candidates for the IPL 2025 Match 22 between PBKS and CSK.
Match no. 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will have Punjab Kings (PBKS) hosting Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
Punjab Kings have played three games so far, winning two and losing one. They lost the previous game to Rajasthan Royals by 50 runs. PBKS were reduced to 43/4 while chasing 206. Nehal Wadhera kept them in the game with 62 off 41 balls but his dismissal brought curtains on their hopes.
The Super Kings lost their third consecutive match when they went down against Delhi Capitals by 25 runs. CSK lost their top three inside the powerplay in pursuit of 184. Vijay Shankar made 69* off 54 balls but it wasn’t enough to put any pressure on the opponents.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored two half centuries in four innings in this tournament. He has been one of the most prolific batters in the IPL, averaging 41 at a strike rate of 137. Gaikwad has two hundreds and 20 fifties in the league.
Shreyas Iyer has looked in magnificent touch with the bat in recent times. The PBKS has scored 159 runs in three innings this season at a strike rate of 206. Shreyas was at his best in the opening game, where he hammered an unbeaten 97 off 43 deliveries.
Noor Ahmad has snared 10 wickets in the ongoing season. He has been the best bowler for his side, conceding runs at just 7.86 rpo. The left-arm wrist spinner was exceptional in the opening game, picking up 4 for 18. Noor has claimed 62 wickets in T20 cricket since June last year at 6.15 rpo.
Lockie Ferguson’s ownership for this game is 43% but that still offers a decent differential value. He picked up two scalps in the previous game at this venue, and should be effective against the CSK batting unit.
Priyansh Arya failed in the last couple of games but had scored 47 off 23 in the opening game. He is part of only 10% fantasy teams for this game, and can be a good differential pick, considering his batting position.
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MS Dhoni is picked by around 24% fantasy players for this game after an unbeaten 30 in the previous game. But you can leave him out as he usually comes in to bat very late in the innings.
Marcus Stoinis has scored 21 runs in two innings and is 94/0 with the ball in eight overs. Given his batting position and bowling form, you can leave him out.
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