Chennai Super Kings face a disastrous 2025 IPL season, becoming the first team knocked out of playoff contention after just 10 matches. Despite mid-season changes, including MS Dhoni's return as captain, CSK struggled with adapting to modern T20 strategies. Poor powerplay performance, underperforming key players, and unsuccessful auction picks contributed to their downfall.

Chennai Super Kings' disappointing IPL 2025 season has ended with early elimination, raising questions about their strategy, especially regarding Ravichandran Ashwin. The expensive signing has been underutilized, drawing criticism from Harbhajan Singh. He suggests Ashwin's exclusion, despite favorable conditions, cost CSK a crucial match against Punjab Kings, while other underperforming players continue to feature in the team.

Yuzvendra Chahal, initially struggling with pace and economy, faced criticism after being bought for a high price. However, he made a remarkable comeback, showcasing his experience and craftiness. His crucial performance against CSK, including a hat-trick, highlighted his ability to outsmart batters and adapt to the situation, boosting Punjab Kings' playoff hopes.

India’s star batter Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt message on Instagram to celebrate the birthday of his wife, actress Anushka Sharma. "To my best friend, my life partner, my safe space, my best half, my everything. You’re the guiding light of all of our lives. We love you so much more everyday. Happy birthday my love @anushkasharma," Virat wrote.

Suryakumar Yadav reflected on his Mumbai Indians debut, revealing pre-game jitters and early struggles before becoming a key player. He recounted his pivotal 2018 season, opening unexpectedly and scoring over 500 runs, and shared insights from the tense 2019 IPL final. He made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in the 2012 season, playing against Pune Warriors at the Wankhede Stadium. However, his first outing was short-lived as he was dismissed for a duck—the only game he featured in...

Kris Srikkanth has criticized Lucknow Super Giants' handling of Rishabh Pant, questioning Justin Langer and Zaheer Khan's decisions. Pant, acquired for a substantial sum, has underperformed, and Srikkanth questioned his late appearance in a recent match. Anil Kumble also expressed concerns about Pant's batting position and perceived frustration, highlighting potential mismanagement.

There has never been a doubt about Prabhsimran Singh’s talent. There was a reason why in 2018, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore were involved in a fierce bidding war for the then 18-year-old. Prabhsimran ended up being a teen crorepati when he was picked for Rs 4.8 crores by the Punjab franchise. In 2020, he impressed Sachin Tendulkar with his bat swing, but it took him five years to find that consistency.

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Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, faced elimination from the IPL playoff race after a four-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings at their home ground. Despite fifties from Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh, and a hat-trick by Yuzvendra Chahal, PBKS secured the victory.

Mumbai Indians have brought in leg-spinner Raghu Sharma to replace the injured Vignesh Puthur for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. Sharma, a right-arm leg-break bowler from Punjab, has a solid domestic record, including 57 first-class wickets. This will be Sharma's first experience in the IPL, joining MI at his base price of Rs 30 lakhs.

Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer faced a Rs 12 lakh fine for a slow over-rate during their thrilling four-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings. Yuzvendra Chahal's remarkable spell, including a hat-trick, restricted CSK to 190. Iyer's brilliant 72 anchored PBKS's chase, propelling them to second place in the standings.

MS Dhoni criticized the Chennai Super Kings' batting performance after their four-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings, which resulted in their elimination from playoff contention. Despite Sam Curran's impressive 88 and support from Dewald Brevis, CSK fell short of a par score, according to Dhoni.

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Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, expressed her joy after their thrilling four-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. Punjab's successful chase of 191 was fueled by strong performances from openers and a captain's knock, securing a crucial win. Despite MS Dhoni's assessment that their score was slightly short, CSK's loss eliminated them from playoff contention.

Dewald Brevis's stunning catch was a highlight for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a disappointing season, marked by their elimination from IPL 2025 playoffs after a loss to Punjab Kings. Sam Curran's brilliant 88 helped CSK reach 190, but Yuzvendra Chahal's hat-trick triggered a collapse.

Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by four wickets, eliminating the five-time champions from the IPL 2025 playoff race. Shreyas Iyer's 72 and Prabhsimran Singh's 54 powered Punjab's chase of 191. Yuzvendra Chahal's hat-trick dismantled CSK's late surge, despite Sam Curran's impressive 88. Punjab rose to second in the points table with this victory.

Yuzvendra Chahal's sensational hat-trick dismantled Chennai Super Kings, while Shreyas Iyer's brilliant 71 propelled Punjab Kings to a four-wicket victory, ending CSK's playoff hopes. Curran's explosive 88 initially boosted CSK to 190, but Chahal's game-changing spell restricted them. Prabhsimran Singh's quickfire 54 set the stage for PBKS's chase, securing a crucial win and moving them to second in the standings.

Punjab Kings showcased an all-round performance, dismantling Chennai Super Kings' playoff aspirations with a four-wicket victory at Chepauk. Yuzvendra Chahal's game-changing hat-trick restricted CSK to 190, while Shreyas Iyer's commanding 72 guided Punjab to a crucial win. This defeat officially eliminates CSK from the IPL 2025 playoff race, while Punjab climbs to second in the standings.