Chahal’s three-wicket performance at MA Chidambaram Stadium turned the tide against CSK, ending their hopes of making the playoffs.
Sam Curran had given them hope with an outstanding 88 but their top order continued to misfire and the match quickly went sour.
Conway and Shivam Dube managed to keep the race going, yet never appeared likely to reach a winning total, as reflected in the Punjab Kings Vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard, where CSK’s middle-order resistance ultimately fell short under mounting pressure.
| Date & Match | Team 1 Score | Team 2 Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 – PBKS vs CSK | PBKS 219/6 (20) | CSK 201/5 (20) | PBKS won by 18 runs (ESPN) |
| May 5, 2024 – CSK vs PBKS | CSK 167/9 (20) | PBKS 139/9 (20) | CSK won by 28 runs (NDTV Sports) |
| May 1, 2024 – CSK vs PBKS | CSK 162/7 (20) | PBKS 163/3 (17.5) | PBKS won by 7 wickets |
| Apr 30, 2025 – CSK vs PBKS | CSK 190 (19.2) | PBKS 194/6 (19.4) | PBKS won by 4 wickets (Reddit) |
| Apr 30, 2023 – PBKS vs CSK | PBKS 201/6 (20) | CSK 200/4 (20) | PBKS won by 4 wickets |
PBKS vs CSK
The Indian Premier League boasts many thrilling sporting rivalries, and one such clash between teams from Chennai and Punjab stands out among them as being a high-scoring thriller.
One such encounter between PBKS and CSK, one of which will play out again this Sunday for both teams’ fates.
Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected for PBKS to bat first, with opener Priyansh Arya making an immediate impact by hitting sixes off every ball against Khaleel Ahmed from his very first ball – redeeming himself after scoring a golden duck against Delhi Daredevils the previous game by hitting one against Khaleel Ahmed before continuing on to become IPL history’s fastest uncapped player to reach one hundred off only 39 deliveries!
Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra of CSK provided an encouraging start in their chase, posting a 59-run partnership in the powerplay.
However, Lockie Ferguson quickly struck back, dismissing Ravindra with an impressive delivery that beat him cleanly at square leg before striking again to remove Nehal Wadhera in the eighth over and then Glenn Maxwell in the ninth with another brilliant reflex return catch from Lockie Ferguson.
But CSK kept fighting as Dhoni led his side towards an unlikely win, hitting sixes against Ferguson and Arshdeep Singh before adding one against Chahal in the 19th.
Unfortunately for CSK though, Yash Thakur struck a decisive blow, dismissing Dhoni on the very first ball of the final over and giving PBKS a well-deserved 18 run win.
With their victory, PBKS moved up to fifth position and remain in contention for a playoff berth. On Wednesday at Brabourne Stadium they will look to extend their strong form when facing off against an overhauled Mumbai Indians squad.
CSK vs PBKS
An encounter between these teams is always anticipated with great anticipation. CSK are known for their experienced core and tactical brilliance, while PBKS possess some of the top performers but struggle to produce consistent performances – these rivalries make for some exciting matches in IPL history, particularly when MS Dhoni takes to the field!
MA Chidambaram Stadium was alive with excitement as both teams ascended the steps for an encounter that seemed set to define their seasons.
For CSK, victory was essential, having only won two out of their first nine matches so far; on the other hand, PBKS came into this match riding momentum under Shreyas Iyer’s guidance and within striking distance of qualifying for playoff spots.
After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, PBKS set about engaging in an intriguing battle between bat and ball. CSK openers Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre struggled early against tight bowling from PBKS before Sam Curran and Dewald Brevis steadied things for their visitors.
But Yuzvendra Chahal was key, taking three wickets quickly in quick succession at pivotal moments of CSK innings to leave them reeling at crucial junctures of their innings; still managing to post below par total but enough for them to claim victory over Chepauk conditions despite falling short of required target by posting total below par given the conditions at Chepauk; nonetheless enough for away team PBKS to pull off an unlikely comeback win!
