The forty ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season noticed Chennai Tremendous Kings host Punjab Kings on the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. The stakes couldn’t be greater with each groups eyeing a late push for playoff qualification. PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer gained the toss and opted to bowl first on a dry floor in Chennai. Whereas CSK fielded an unchanged XI, Punjab have been compelled into a significant change.
Motive behind Glenn Maxwell’s absence from the CSK vs PBKS match
As confirmed by captain Shreyas Iyer on the toss, Punjab Kings have been dealt a significant blow forward of the match as Glenn Maxwell was dominated out as a consequence of a fractured finger. The Aussie all-rounder sustained the harm not too long ago, and Iyer revealed that the staff has not but finalized a alternative within the general squad, strongly suggesting that Maxwell’s marketing campaign is over.
“Unlucky that he’s received a fractured finger. Haven’t selected a alternative to this point,” Iyer stated.
Maxwell’s absence is important not simply due to his worldwide pedigree, but additionally as a consequence of his worth as a middle-order batter and off-spin choice, notably efficient towards CSK’s left-handers like Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja. Of their earlier encounter, Maxwell bowled two economical overs and dismissed Rachin Ravindra. Regardless of his poor run with the bat with scoring simply 48 runs in 6 innings, his all-round utility was essential to Punjab’s steadiness. In his place, Mumbai teen Suryansh Shedge was drafted into the XI, however filling Maxwell’s footwear can be a tall activity as PBKS navigate a must-win state of affairs with out one in every of their most seasoned campaigners.
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CSK stays unchanged in a must-win encounter as MS Dhoni displays on robust season
CSK, captained by the ever-strategic MS Dhoni, made the daring choice to stay with the identical enjoying XI that featured of their earlier match, regardless of the growing strain to win and keep alive within the match. The sport, held at their fortress-like Chepauk stadium, carries added weight as a loss would verify CSK’s elimination from playoff competition. Talking on the toss, Dhoni acknowledged the inconsistency plaguing the squad this season, particularly after a mega public sale reshuffle. “We’ve been a aspect the place we don’t make numerous modifications. However this season, it hasn’t labored for us. It’s additionally the primary season after a recent public sale. So you will have one thing in thoughts, however you must see the place a batter is suited higher,” Dhoni stated. He additionally identified the missed alternative to capitalize on residence circumstances, which has historically been one in every of CSK’s strongest benefits.
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