Yuzvendra Chahal’s stunning hat-trick and a collective batting effort powered Punjab Kings to a thrilling 4-wicket win over CSK in a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash.
New Delhi: In a nail-biting IPL 2025 encounter, the Punjab Kings clinched a thrilling 4-wicket win over the Chennai Super Kings in a high-scoring contest that went down to the penultimate delivery. Chasing a formidable 191-run target set by CSK, the Kings reached 194/6 in 19.4 overs, showcasing depth, composure, and clutch finishing under pressure.
CSK Set a Challenging Total Despite Stumbles
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Chennai Super Kings posted 190 in 19.2 overs — a total that looked threatening but not out of reach on a good batting surface. Despite a brisk start from young opener Shaik Rasheed (11 off 12), CSK found themselves in early trouble with two quick wickets inside the powerplay.
Ayush Mhatre (7) fell soon after Rasheed, but Sam Curran turned the tide with a blistering 88 off just 47 balls, laced with 9 fours and 4 sixes. He stitched together a crucial partnership with Dewald Brevis (32 off 26) to build momentum through the middle overs.
Ravindra Jadeja (17 off 12) and Shivam Dube (66 off 66) chipped in with useful cameos, but Punjab kept striking at key moments. The tail crumbled rapidly after Curran’s dismissal in the 18th over. Yuzvendra Chahal was the standout bowler with figures of 3/24, while Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen picked up two wickets each to wrap up the CSK innings at 190.
Punjab’s Power-Packed Chase Holds Steady
In response, Punjab Kings began with aggression as Priyansh Arya (23 off 15) and Prabhsimran Singh (54 off 36) provided a flying start. The openers put on 44 in under five overs before Arya fell to Khaleel Ahmed. Prabhsimran’s calculated knock set the tone, complemented brilliantly by skipper Shreyas Iyer’s fluent 72 off 41 deliveries, featuring five fours and four sixes.
Despite regular wickets — including a double blow from Matheesha Pathirana who removed both Iyer and Nehal Wadhera (5) — Punjab remained in control. Josh Inglis (6*) held his nerve in the closing overs, ensuring the chase never derailed. Marco Jansen’s cool-headed 4-ball 10* at the death, including the winning runs, sealed the deal for Punjab with two balls to spare.
Bowlers Struggle on Batting-Friendly Surface
While CSK’s bowling lacked bite, Pathirana’s 2/45 was the best return on a tough surface. Jadeja and Noor Ahmad managed one wicket each, but the bowling unit collectively struggled to defend the total. Khaleel Ahmed’s twin strikes brought some late drama, but the target proved too modest for Punjab’s in-form batting line-up.
Turning Point and Impact
The game’s turning point came when Shreyas Iyer accelerated post the 10-over mark, launching an assault that dented CSK’s plans. Despite losing wickets in the final overs, Punjab’s foundation and composure carried them over the line.
With this win, Punjab Kings continue their push for the playoffs, while CSK’s campaign takes another blow, remaining rooted near the bottom of the table.
A high-octane match full of fireworks, smart bowling bursts, and clutch performances — this clash epitomized the spirit of IPL 2025.
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