CSK Knocked Out! Chahal’s Hat-Trick & Dhoni’s Failure Seal Chennai’s IPL 2025 Exit
The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings have been officially eliminated from IPL 2025 following a heart-wrenching 4-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Wednesday. With this result, CSK suffered a record fifth consecutive loss at their home ground, Chepauk, while PBKS continued their dominance, registering their seventh win in the last eight meetings with CSK — including three straight victories in Chennai since 2023.
Punjab chased down CSK’s competitive 191-run target with just two balls remaining, knocking the yellow brigade out of the playoff race.
🔑 Key Moments That Led to CSK’s Exit:
1. MS Dhoni’s Brief but Dramatic Innings
The Chepauk crowd erupted as MS Dhoni stepped onto the field with CSK at 172/5. He began with a boundary and followed it up with a one-handed six off Yuzvendra Chahal. But the joy was short-lived. Chahal dismissed Dhoni on the very next ball, triggering a collapse. Dhoni departed after scoring 11 off 4 balls, deepening CSK’s woes.
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2. Yuzvendra Chahal’s Sensational Hat-Trick
Proving once again why he’s the most successful bowler in IPL history, Yuzvendra Chahal took a game-changing hat-trick in the penultimate over. He dismissed Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, and Noor Ahmad in consecutive deliveries, finishing with figures of 4 wickets for 32 runs in 3 overs. This was the first IPL hat-trick since 2023 and Chahal’s second in his career.
3. Prabhsimran Singh’s Aggressive Start
Opener Prabhsimran Singh provided the ideal launchpad for Punjab’s chase, scoring a fluent 54 off 36 balls. His innings, packed with 4 sixes and 5 fours, helped set the tone early. He stitched together a valuable 72-run stand with Shreyas Iyer before falling to Noor Ahmad.
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4. Shreyas Iyer’s Match-Winning Leadership
Punjab skipper Shreyas Iyer continued his sensational form in away games, scoring a match-winning 72 off 41 balls. His composed yet aggressive knock — laced with 4 sixes and 5 fours — anchored the innings perfectly. Although he got out with Punjab just 7 runs away, his efforts proved decisive as PBKS sealed the victory in a thrilling final over.
📢 Summary:
From Chahal’s historic hat-trick to Dhoni’s underwhelming finish, the clash at Chepauk had it all. But in the end, it was Punjab Kings who emerged victorious, sending CSK packing from IPL 2025.
