Mumbai Indians have brought in leg-spinner Raghu Sharma to replace the injured Vignesh Puthur for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. Sharma, a right-arm leg-break bowler from Punjab, has a solid domestic record, including 57 first-class wickets. This will be Sharma’s first experience in the IPL, joining MI at his base price of Rs 30 lakhs.
Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, faced elimination from the IPL playoff race after a four-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings at their home ground. Despite fifties from Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh, and a hat-trick by Yuzvendra Chahal, PBKS secured the victory.
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer faced a Rs 12 lakh fine for a slow over-rate during their thrilling four-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings. Yuzvendra Chahal’s remarkable spell, including a hat-trick, restricted CSK to 190. Iyer’s brilliant 72 anchored PBKS’s chase, propelling them to second place in the standings.
MS Dhoni criticized the Chennai Super Kings’ batting performance after their four-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings, which resulted in their elimination from playoff contention. Despite Sam Curran’s impressive 88 and support from Dewald Brevis, CSK fell short of a par score, according to Dhoni.
Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, expressed her joy after their thrilling four-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. Punjab’s successful chase of 191 was fueled by strong performances from openers and a captain’s knock, securing a crucial win. Despite MS Dhoni’s assessment that their score was slightly short, CSK’s loss eliminated them from playoff contention.
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Dewald Brevis’s stunning catch was a highlight for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a disappointing season, marked by their elimination from IPL 2025 playoffs after a loss to Punjab Kings. Sam Curran’s brilliant 88 helped CSK reach 190, but Yuzvendra Chahal’s hat-trick triggered a collapse.
Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by four wickets, eliminating the five-time champions from the IPL 2025 playoff race. Shreyas Iyer’s 72 and Prabhsimran Singh’s 54 powered Punjab’s chase of 191. Yuzvendra Chahal’s hat-trick dismantled CSK’s late surge, despite Sam Curran’s impressive 88. Punjab rose to second in the points table with this victory.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s sensational hat-trick dismantled Chennai Super Kings, while Shreyas Iyer’s brilliant 71 propelled Punjab Kings to a four-wicket victory, ending CSK’s playoff hopes. Curran’s explosive 88 initially boosted CSK to 190, but Chahal’s game-changing spell restricted them. Prabhsimran Singh’s quickfire 54 set the stage for PBKS’s chase, securing a crucial win and moving them to second in the standings.
Punjab Kings showcased an all-round performance, dismantling Chennai Super Kings’ playoff aspirations with a four-wicket victory at Chepauk. Yuzvendra Chahal’s game-changing hat-trick restricted CSK to 190, while Shreyas Iyer’s commanding 72 guided Punjab to a crucial win. This defeat officially eliminates CSK from the IPL 2025 playoff race, while Punjab climbs to second in the standings.