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

The 49th game of the Indian Premier League 2025 is all set to be played between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, on April 30. Apart from the fierce battle between the two teams, there would be some important match-ups between the players as well. Let's take a look at three such player battles.

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Marcus Stoinis vs Matheesha Pathirana

Marcus Stoinis joined the Punjab Kings this season and has played a good number of matches so far, but has not really made a mark for himself as well. Matheesha Pathirana is not too far away as well, as he has not really contributed much to the team this season.

The match-ups between the two have been quite limited in the IPL so far. They have faced each other for 15 deliveries, where only 16 runs have been scored with just two boundaries. Although Pathirana has not taken his wicket, but has not let him score runs freely as well.

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Shivam Dube vs Arshdeep Singh

Shivam Dube did not have too great of a season so far, except for a couple of good knocks. He has not been able to contribute well. Arshdeep Singh, on the other hand, is quite the opposite and has had a good season, picking up 11 wickets playing nine matches.

Dube has faced the left-handed pacer for a total of 18 deliveries, where he has been able to score just 25 runs off him. He has hit him for just four boundaries while losing his wicket twic,e and Arshdeep seems to have the edge over Dube in their encounters.

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Shreyas Iyer vs Khaleel Ahmed

Shreyas Iyer has led the side from the front with his performances, and his team has won whenever he has scored, showing his dominance. Khaleel is also having a great season with the ball, although his team has not been having one.

Khaleel has bowled 24 balls to Iyer, where he has let him score 33 runs at a strike rate of 137.5. He has been hit for two boundaries and sixes each, but his wicket has been taken away thrice as well. It would be interesting to see their contest in this game.

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