IPL 2025: 3 Players to watch out for in CSK vs PBKS Match 49

As the IPL 2025 season enters its final stretch, Match 49 promises high-stakes drama as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic M. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 30, 2025.

CSK find themselves languishing at the bottom of the points table, with just 2 wins from 9 outings. With a mere 4 points to their name, their hopes of playoff qualification rest on a razor’s edge—they must win all of their remaining 5 matches, and do so convincingly.

A dip in form across the board has hurt CSK’s campaign, with both batters and bowlers failing to deliver. Despite MS Dhoni returning to lead the side in Ruturaj Gaikwad’s absence, the legendary skipper has been unable to spark a turnaround for the struggling team.

Meanwhile, PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, are sitting more comfortably in 5th place with 5 wins from 9 games and 10 points on the board. After losing their last two fixtures and having their most recent game washed out in Kolkata, PBKS now need at least 3 wins from their final 5 matches to stay in the playoff hunt.

With the stage set for a fierce showdown, here are three key players who could shape the outcome of CSK vs PBKS, Match 49.

3 Players to Watch Out for in CSK vs PBKS – Match 49

1. Dewald Brevis 

Drafted in as an injury replacement, Dewald Brevis has injected fresh energy into the CSK camp. While CSK’s top order has struggled in the powerplay, Ayush Mhatre has been taking on bowlers from the get-go.

However, the middle order lacked firepower until Brevis arrived. His explosive 42 off 25 balls against SRH in the previous match showcased what he’s capable of. With 1829 runs in 82 T20 matches at a strike rate of 145.38, Brevis is a proven performer. He recently struck at 184.17 in the SA20 league and could well be the X-factor CSK desperately needs.

2. Priyansh Arya 

The last time Priyansh Arya faced CSK, he lit up the scoreboard with a sensational century. Arya has been electric in the powerplay for PBKS this season, racking up 323 runs in 9 games at a blistering strike rate of 200.62. Alongside Prabhsimran Singh, he forms one of IPL 2025’s most dynamic opening partnerships.

Arya’s clean striking and rapid length-reading ability have made him a standout performer. But Chepauk’s slow surface will test his adaptability. That said, his experience on similar pitches, like Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, could help him take on spin threats like Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja effectively.

3. Yuzvendra Chahal 

Early on in IPL 2025, Yuzvendra Chahal’s quiet performances raised eyebrows, with some labelling him a questionable pick for PBKS. But the veteran leggie silenced critics with a game-winning 4/28 against KKR in Mullanpur, sparking a strong return to form.

Now heading to the spin-friendly Chepauk, Chahal will be in his element. With 19 wickets in 18 matches on this ground, he knows the surface well and will be key to dismantling CSK’s faltering middle order. Expect him to be a major weapon as PBKS look to tighten their grip on a playoff spot.

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