🔥 Match Preview: Do-or-Die Clash
With CSK nearly eliminated (3 wins/10 matches) and PBKS fighting for playoffs (5 wins/9), this Chepauk encounter promises high-stakes fantasy cricket action.
📌 Quick Links:
🏆 Confirmed Fantasy XI (Pre-Toss)
🧤 Wicketkeepers
- Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
- Season Stats: 323 runs | SR 200.62
- Vs CSK: 68*(29) in last encounter
- MS Dhoni (CSK)
- Finisher Role: 195 SR in death overs
🏏 Batters
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
- Form: 288 runs | Avg 48.00
- Priyansh Arya (PBKS)
- Powerplay SR: 210.50 (best in IPL 2025)
- Shivam Dube (CSK)
- Vs Spin: 142 SR | Potential game-changer
🔄 All-Rounders
- Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
- Chepauk Record: 8 wickets + 160 runs
- Sam Curran (PBKS)
- Recent Form: 2W + 25*(11) last match
- Marco Jansen (PBKS)
- Powerplay Threat: 7 wickets @ 6.3 econ
🎯 Bowlers
- Noor Ahmad (CSK)
- Season: 14 wickets | 8.03 econ
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
- Death Overs: 11 wickets
- Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)
- Vs CSK: 9 wickets in 5 H2H matches
👑 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
🏅 Safe Choices (H2H Leagues)
| Player | Role | Why Pick? | Avg Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | AR | Batting + bowling guarantee | 96.75 |
| Shreyas Iyer | BAT | 3 fifties vs CSK | 78.20 |
⚡ Differential Picks (Grand Leagues)
| Player | Role | X-Factor | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ahmad | BOWL | Chepauk’s spin king | High |
| Prabhsimran Singh | WK | Powerplay explosiveness | Medium |
📊 Chepauk Pitch & Toss Analysis
| Phase | Avg Runs | Key Players |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 45/1 | Jansen, Arshdeep |
| Middle Overs | 32/2 | Jadeja, Noor, Chahal |
| Death Overs | 55/3 | Arshdeep, Curran |
💡 Toss Strategy:
- Bat First: Stack CSK spinners (Jadeja/Noor) + PBKS anchor (Iyer)
- Chase First: Boost PBKS openers (Arya/Prabhsimran)
🚨 Must-Know Fantasy Tips
✅ Powerplay Stack: PBKS openers (Arya + Prabhsimran)
✅ Death Overs: Arshdeep + Curran combo
✅ Punt Pick: Shaik Rasheed (if CSK opens)
⚠️ Avoid: Glenn Maxwell (48 runs in 6 inns), CSK’s uncapped openers
📢 Final Call
Safe Team: Jadeja (C) + Iyer (VC)
Grand League: Noor (C) + Prabhsimran (VC)
📲 For last-minute changes: Live Updates
