In a high-stakes IPL 2025 clash at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) clinched a dramatic four-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), knocking the five-time champions out of the playoff race. Yuzvendra Chahal’s sensational hat-trick and Shreyas Iyer’s explosive 72* headlined a match brimming with twists.
CSK’s Rollercoaster Innings: Curran’s Heroics Overshadowed by Collapse
CSK posted 190 all out, thanks largely to Sam Curran’s blistering 88 off 47 balls (9 fours, 4 sixes). The England all-rounder revived CSK’s innings alongside Dewald Brevis (32), steering them from 48/3 to a promising 184/6. However, Chahal’s late magic turned the tide. The leg-spinner dismissed MS Dhoni (15), Deepak Hooda, Impact Player Anshul Kamboj, and Noor Ahmad in a seven-ball rampage, completing his second IPL hat-trick and restricting CSK to a below-par total.
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THE ICONIC MOMENT IPL 2025.!!!
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) April 30, 2025
– Yuzendra Chahal has taken 2nd Hat trick in IPL History..!!
Wickets- MS dhoni, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj & Noor Ahmed
– First player hattrick vs Chennai super kings at Chapeuk..!!
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PBKS Chase: Iyer-Prabhsimran Masterclass
PBKS openers Prabhsimran Singh (54 off 36) and Priyansh Arya set the tone with a fiery start. Skipper Shreyas Iyer then anchored the chase with a calculated 72* off 41, smashing 20 runs in Matheesha Pathirana’s 17th over to shut CSK’s hopes. Despite late jitters, PBKS crossed the line at 194/6 with two balls to spare.
Playoff Implications: CSK Eliminated, PBKS Rise
The loss officially eliminated CSK (10th, 4 points) from playoff contention, while PBKS climbed to second place (13 points) in the IPL 2025 Points Table. Iyer’s fourth fifty as captain and Chahal’s 4/32 also bolstered their standings in the Orange Cap and Purple Cap races.
Key Stats & Analysis
- Chahal’s Milestone: First bowler to take a hat-trick against CSK in IPL history.
- Curran’s Redemption: His maiden fifty of IPL 2025 went in vain.
- PBKS’ Death Bowling: CSK lost 6 wickets for 5 runs in the final 10 balls.
Conclusion
PBKS’ balanced performance—combining Chahal’s wizardry and Iyer’s calm—cemented their playoff credentials. CSK, meanwhile, face an early exit, marking a rare stumble in their storied IPL journey. For more stats on historic IPL spells, visit ESPNcricinfo’s Hall of Fame.