The CSK vs PBKS clash at Chepauk turned out to be one of the most thrilling games of IPL 2025. With playoffs on the line, both teams brought their A-game, but it was Punjab Kings (PBKS) who held their nerve and knocked out Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from the playoff race. PBKS won by 4 wickets, chasing a tough target of 191 with just 2 balls to spare.
CSK vs PBKS: A Rollercoaster First Innings as Chennai Falters After Bright Start
Early Wickets Put CSK Under Pressure
The game didn’t start well for CSK. Their openers, Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre, fell cheaply during the powerplay. At just 48/3 in under six overs, things looked bleak.
Sam Curran’s Stunning Fightback
Just when fans feared a low score, Sam Curran walked in and changed the game. He played an outstanding knock of 88 off 47 balls, hitting 9 fours and 4 sixes. Alongside Dewald Brevis (32 off 26), Curran formed a solid 78-run partnership. His 26-run assault on Suryansh Shedge had the Chepauk crowd roaring.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s Magical Hat-Trick
But PBKS bounced back, thanks to Yuzvendra Chahal. In the 18th over, he took a sensational hat-trick—the first ever against CSK in IPL history. He removed key batters including MS Dhoni. CSK collapsed from 172/4 to 190 all out in just 19.2 overs.
CSK vs PBKS: Punjab’s Smart Chase
Explosive Start from Openers
PBKS came out swinging. Prabhsimran Singh fired a brisk 54 from 36 deliveries, with Priyansh Arya adding a valuable 23 off just 15 balls. The openers set the tone with aggressive intent.
Captain Shreyas Iyer Leads from the Front
PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer played a gem of an innings. He anchored the chase with a calm and composed 72 off 41 balls, which included 5 boundaries and 4 sixes. His 20-run blitz in the 17th over against Matheesha Pathirana swung the match in PBKS’ favor.
Nervy Finish but Inglis Seals It
After Iyer’s dismissal, there was some drama. But Shashank Singh’s quickfire 23 and Josh Inglis finishing the job in the final over helped PBKS cross the line with just two balls remaining.
CSK vs PBKS: Match Highlights & Key Moments
✅ Chahal’s Historic Hat-Trick – First hat-trick ever taken against CSK in IPL history.
✅ Sam Curran’s Explosive 88 – The Highest Individual Score for CSK in This Season.
✅ Shreyas Iyer Leads from the Front – A composed yet commanding innings that turned the tide.
✅ CSK Eliminated – Officially out of IPL 2025 playoff contention.
✅ PBKS Still Alive – Their hopes for a playoff spot stay alive.
What’s Next After CSK vs PBKS?
- ❌ CSK’s Season Ends – A season full of ups and downs ends in disappointment.
- 📈 PBKS Must Keep Winning – They need to win all remaining games to make it to the playoffs.
Final Word: CSK vs PBKS Had It All
The CSK vs PBKS encounter was everything a cricket fan could ask for—huge sixes, dramatic wickets, a brilliant hat-trick, and a tense final over. While CSK’s journey ends here, PBKS lives to fight another day in their playoff hunt. One team’s heartbreak became another’s hope.
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