Yuzvendra Chahal has again underlined why he is considered one of cricket's most dangerous leg-spinners, with a brilliant performance in a thrilling IPL 2025 contest at Chepauk between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Chahal produced a stellar performance to become the most prolific wicket-taker in IPL history and only the third bowler to take two hat-tricks in the tournament's long history. Chahal's magical spell flipped the match from CSK's hands into PBKS's grasp in a stunning fashion, leaving fans and players alike bewildered.

The moment that defined it came in the 19th over of CSK's innings. CSK had cruised to 184/5 with visions of a 200+ total, and all Thagan Ahluwalia made for PBKS was the type of stuff that could change the game like Chahal produced in his disastrous over. Chahal started his extinction of CSK's innings by taking the wicket of Deepak Hooda as he completed an impressive hat trick by taking the wickets of Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, and the great MS Dhoni, who fell victim to a perfectly disguised googly. CSK collapsed from 184/5 to 190 all out in a matter of balls, unable to recover from the shock.

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Chahal Enters Exclusive Group with Second IPL Hat-Trick

With this accomplishment, Chahal joins Amit Mishra and Yuvraj Singh as the only players in IPL history to have two hat-tricks during their career. Chahal's previous IPL hat-trick was in 2022 for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders. With this feat, Chahal not only adds to his own' personal achievements but also cements his place as an IPL great. It was another reminder of Chahal's ability to win match-ups through his myriad of variations, fine mental space, and class in the clutch moments in the game.

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