Punjab Kings Win Toss, Opt to Bowl in Crucial IPL Clash

In a key IPL 2025 encounter, Punjab Kings have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are fielding strong XIs, with PBKS hoping to capitalize on early momentum with the ball.

 

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be led by the iconic MS Dhoni and include players like Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, and Matheesha Pathirana. Notably, Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre will open the batting, while spin duties are shared between Jadeja and Noor Ahmad.

 

Punjab Kings (PBKS), captained by Shreyas Iyer, field a competitive side with the likes of Josh Inglis, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Arshdeep Singh. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and all-rounder Marco Jansen are also expected to play pivotal roles. PBKS is without Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out due to a fractured finger.

 

Both teams have named five Impact substitutes, with CSK including Ravi Ashwin and Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and PBKS listing Prabhsimran Singh and Xavier Bartlett among others.

 

With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, this clash promises to be a thriller.

 

Source: Live Updates