In a crucial Indian Premier League 2025 encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 4 wickets, officially knocking the five-time champions out of the playoffs race.
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PBKS spinner Yuzvendra Chahal picked a hat-trick, returning figures of 4/32.
Shreyas Iyer scored 72 off 41 balls for PBKS in chase of 191.
Sam Curran slammed 88 off 47 balls to help CSK post 190.
Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal shone as PBKS beat CSK by 4 wickets in their IPL 2025 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Chahal’s hat-trick stole the limelight from Sam Curran’s 88 off 47 balls in the first innings as PBKS bundled out CSK for 190 after opting to bowl first. Curran’s knock included 9 fours and 4 sixes with CSK looking all set to cross 200 at one stage but Chahal’s four-wicket over turned the tables. He bowled the 19th over and claimed all the four wickets in it. The leg-spinner returned figures of 4 for 32 in three overs. In the chase, Iyer slammed 72 off 41 balls with the help of 5 fours and 4 sixes to seal the victory for PBKS. Prabhsimran Singh’s 54 off 36 also helped the team’s cause.
🔴 PBKS Survive Scare to Clinch Win
Despite a dominant performance for most of their innings, PBKS nearly faltered at the end, taking 10 balls and losing two wickets to chase down the final six runs. Eventually, they crossed the 191-run target, dashing CSK’s hopes of qualifying for the playoffs.
🌟 Key Performances
- Shreyas Iyer – 72 off 41 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes)
- Prabhsimran Singh – 54 off 36 balls
- Sam Curran – 88 off 47 balls (9 fours, 4 sixes)
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 4/32 in 3 overs, including a hat-trick in the 19th over
📝 First Innings: CSK’s Rollercoaster Batting
Batting first, Chennai Super Kings posted a competitive 190 all out in 19.2 overs. The innings was powered by an explosive knock from Sam Curran, who smashed 88 runs off 47 deliveries. Curran’s 78-run partnership with Dewald Brevis (off 50 balls) rescued CSK after an early collapse.
CSK were reduced to 48/3 during the powerplay after openers Ayush Mhatre and Shaik Rasheed fell early. However, Curran’s acceleration lifted the total. Just when CSK looked poised to cross 200, Yuzvendra Chahal struck a game-changing hat-trick in the 19th over, dismissing four batters and halting their momentum.
🏏 Second Innings: PBKS Cruise Then Stumble
Chasing 191, Punjab Kings started confidently with Prabhsimran Singh and captain Shreyas Iyer sharing a solid 72-run stand for the second wicket. They reached 51/1 at the end of the powerplay, indicating full control of the game.
While PBKS looked comfortable throughout the chase, they nearly collapsed towards the end, needing 10 balls and losing 2 wickets to score the final 6 runs. Nevertheless, they got over the line and sent CSK packing from the tournament.
📉 CSK’s Season Ends
With this loss, CSK becomes the first team to be officially eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoff race. Despite promising young additions like Ayush Mhatre and Shaik Rasheed, the team’s poor auction strategy and inconsistent performances proved costly.
Batting coach Mike Hussey emphasized the need to improve in talent scouting and development. “We’ve identified that talent identification is an area we need to work on,” said Hussey, adding that the franchise has begun trialing younger players to evaluate them pre-auction.
📋 Match Summary
- CSK: 190 all out (Sam Curran 88, Chahal 4/32)
- PBKS: 191/6 in 18.4 overs (Iyer 72, Prabhsimran 54)
- Result: PBKS won by 4 wickets
📌 What’s Next?
PBKS stay alive in the tournament, while CSK, the most successful IPL team by playoff appearances, will now play for pride in their remaining matches. Fans will be watching closely to see how the team bounces back in the coming seasons.
