Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by four wickets in the 49th match of IPL 2025. The match took place on Wednesday, April 30, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It was a do-or-die clash for CSK to stay in the playoff race. However, the MS Dhoni-led side suffered their eighth loss of the season and are now officially out of contention for the playoffs.
Batting first, CSK posted a total of 190 runs, thanks to a brilliant 88-run knock from Sam Curran. However, Yuzvendra Chahal turned the tide with a stunning four-wicket haul, including a hat-trick, to limit CSK from reaching a bigger total. Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen also chipped in with two wickets each.
In response, PBKS chased down the target with impressive half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh. Iyer’s match-winning innings of 72 runs earned him the Player of the Match award. With this win, PBKS climbed to second place on the points table with 13 points, while CSK remain at the bottom.
CSK Knocked Out of Playoff Race for Second Straight Season
Chennai Super Kings have been officially eliminated from the playoff contention for the second consecutive year. With just four points from 10 matches and eight losses, the maximum they can now accumulate is 12 points not enough to secure a playoff spot.
This marks the fourth instance in which the five-time IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), have failed to make the playoffs, having previously exited in 2020, 2022, and 2024. Notably, this is the first time CSK has missed out on qualification in consecutive seasons.
The team’s early exit left fans both stunned and heartbroken, with many taking to social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to voice their disappointment. The outpouring of frustration from supporters reflected the high expectations surrounding CSK, who have historically been a dominant force in the IPL. The early departure from the tournament this season was a significant blow, as fans had hoped for a much stronger showing.
CSK – FIRST TEAM TO BE OFFICIALLY OUT OF IPL 2025 PLAYOFFS RACE. pic.twitter.com/obHXKD4kgZ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 30, 2025
First Team to Eliminate from IPL2025 😂 thala
— HEEBA KHAN (@HeebaKhan86) April 30, 2025
#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/iSI6Pgz2vP
Yes CSK are out of this #IPL2025 !!
— SOS (@soswinter) April 30, 2025
Remember we are Chennai Super Kings we will come back stronger next season .. 😎
Thank you Sam Curran and Dewald Brevis for today !!
Forever CSK 🔥😗#CSKvsPBKS #CSKvPBKS Pathirana Dube Hooda 😏 pic.twitter.com/9Eu7i363jv
RCB won at Chepauk.
— Pintu Dera (@pintudera_) April 30, 2025
– DC won at Chepauk.
– KKR won at Chepauk.
– SRH won at Chepauk.
– PBKS won at Chepauk.
THE DEN OF CSK HAS CRUMBLED#CSKvsPBKS Pathirana Sam Curren Dube Yuzvendra chahal Deepak Hooda Nathan Ellis Dewald Brevis Shreyas Iyer 🤟💥🎯 pic.twitter.com/UGPZG7WNxB
CSK – FIRST TEAM TO BE OFFICIALLY OUT OF IPL 2025
— Howzzat Zone (@HowzzatZone) April 30, 2025
PLAYOFFS RACE..
CSK lose 5 matches at the Chepauk for the first time in an IPL season..#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/RY4sl8KtA3
CSK fans this season💔
— The_Insider (@Saquibpashaa77) April 30, 2025
#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/sMjF2zyGXd
CSK fans this season💔
— The_Insider (@Saquibpashaa77) April 30, 2025
#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/sMjF2zyGXd
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 52 of the season. The upcoming match is set for Saturday, May 3, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are currently at the top of the points table with 14 points. Fans are eagerly anticipating the clash, as RCB looks to strengthen their position and continue their strong campaign. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams aiming for a crucial victory in the tournament.
