Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a four-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an exhilarating IPL 2025 Match 49 on April 30, 2025, at MA Chidambaram Stadium. After CSK posted a total of 190, PBKS managed to knock together 192 with two balls to spare - and did so under serious bowling pressure from CSK. Let’s take a look at the reasons CSK lost this match.

The over-the-top total for one reason was that CSK could not defend 190 because of poor bowling and inability to take a wicket. In particular, Shreyas Iyer (72) and Prabhsimran Singh (54) were a little too good for the CSK bowling attack of Matheesha Pathirana (2/45) and Khaleel Ahmed (2/28)—even after Sam Curran scored 88 off only 47 to give CSK a good platform. The CSK bowlers were either too consistent with their bowling or swung too wide in a manner not conducive to defending the target, despite impressive contributions by Pathirana and Ahmed. Under pressure from aggressive powerplay and middle-overs play from Iyer and Singh, CSK looked incapable of responding in their mode.

This was clearly a very interesting contest. There were some quick runs from Shashank Singh (23 off 12) in an effort to fire the team home in the end, but the real responsibility lay with CSK's death bowling led by Ravindra Jadeja (1/32) and Pathirana.

1. Inadequate Death Bowling

First of all, CSK put up a competitive score of 190 runs but could not defend it in the death overs! Punjab chased it down with 2 balls to spare following a brutal finish from Shashank Singh after steady contributions throughout the innings, despite Matheesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed being expensive and conceding a combined 73 runs in 7.4 overs, which hurt CSK's chances in the death.

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2. Lack of bowling support for Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja bowled economically and got a wicket for 32 runs in 3 overs, but the remaining CSK bowlers did not have the penetration or control required. Yes, Jadeja did his job, but when the other bowlers cannot assert control, apply pressure, or take crucial wickets to break up partnerships, then the required run rate can remain manageable. 

3. Over-reliance on Sam Curran

Sam Curran played an incredible innings of 88 runs off 47 balls; however, he got little to no support from the remaining batsmen. Dewald Brevis and Jadeja produced only insignificant contributions, and there were no strong partnerships down through the middle order, which left CSK just short of a formidable total of 200 runs that they might have been able to defend given the conditions.

In Match 49 of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) managed to beat riding-high Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 4 wickets in a gripping contest, chasing down a target of 191 in 19.4 overs, finishing at 194/6. CSK made a daring 190/6 in 19.2 overs, which was a challenging run chase that left gleeful, luckless fans on a rollercoaster ride!

Chennai Super Kings Innings

CSK started positively while batting first in their innings despite losing Yuzvendra Chahal (4 off 32 balls), Arshdeep Singh (2 off 25 balls), and Marco Jansen (2 off 30 balls) early, but watch as Sam Curran changes the tide of the match with a sensational 88 off 47 balls Anchored the innings with a blend of aggression and calmness, Dewald Brevis scoring 32 off 26 and Ravindra Jadeja 17 off 12 gave easy runs in late overs. PBKS's bowlers, with Khaleel Ahmed (3/4) and Matheesha Pathirana (4/5), took wickets at regular intervals to ensure that CSK wouldn't run away. CSK finished up at 190/6 in 19.2 overs, which was a decently competitive target and a chaseable score on a convincing batting track. 

Punjab Kings Innings

PBKS began their chase positively with openers Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh putting runs on the board early. Iyer led from the front with a match-defining 72 off 41 balls, his class showing with solid pathing off the right shots. Prabhsimran played a complimentary role, scoring a well-made 54 off 36 balls, which kept the required rate on par throughout the innings. Shashank Singh's late blitz of 23 off 12 balls gave the impetus needed to hurry up the chase. CSK’s bowlers fought back in that phase of the innings, led by Yuzvendra Chahal (4/32) and Arshdeep Singh (3/2), taking a total of 6 wickets. It is to say that it wasn’t enough to stop PBKS. Contributions from Khaleel Ahmed (2 off 28), Matheesha Pathirana (2 off 45), and Ravindra Jadeja (1 off 32) were minimal, and PBKS sealed the chase in 19.4 overs, finishing at 194/6.

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CSK vs PBKS: Post Match Reactions

Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): Talked about the opening partnership with Arya; they started at camps in pre-season and said all the timing and the trust were with Shreyas Iyer (72 off 41) in the chase. Said he was pleased to contribute with 54 off 36 for the win; gave a lot of credit to the coach, Ricky Ponting, for building a supportive environment where the captain and the coach lift players up (after poor performances). Said the team wanted to focus on making the playoffs, which is not something PBKS has accomplished for a while. clapping and cheering for as much as possible. 

MS Dhoni (CSK Captain): Dhoni said 190/6 was 15 runs short, despite the Curran's 88 off 47 and Brevis's 32 off 26, and said Brevis was full of energy. Dhoni said the catching needs to be better and that they lost 4 wickets in the 19th over, leaving 7 balls left on the best home wicket of IPL 2025, and was frustrated to get that wrong.

Shreyas Iyer (PBKS captain and Player of the match): Iyer said that he always enjoys chasing big totals, plays with instinct, and backs himself. He stated that due to net practices with fast bowlers, he was very confident. Although it was humid and it was a tough fielding condition, Iyer was tactical as captain in leading the required over-rate. He said coach Ricky Ponting pushed the players to be aggressive early against good bowlers. Iyer, together with Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, played the innings smart and aggressively, which got PBKS over the line and kept Punjab winning.

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Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings: Match Scorecard

Chennai Super Kings – 190 (19.2 Overs)

Punjab Kings – 194/6 (19.4 Overs)

Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been making the rounds on social media during match 49 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after snapping a hat-trick against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He outwitted MS Dhoni, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, and Noor Ahmad in a four-wicket over at the fag end of the first season.

Lauding Chahal’s scintillating bowling performance at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, his rumoured girlfriend, RJ Majvesh, took to Instagram to share her thoughts. She wondered whether it was Chahal switched into a ‘God mode’ and praised his warrior-like mentality and strength.

“God mode on kya? Yuzvendra Chahal, strength of a warrior sir,” Mahvesh’s instagram post read.

Chahal’s new high!

Following a lacklustre start to the competition where Chahal bagged a couple of wickets in the first five matches, he went on to bag eleven wickets in his next four innings. This is also Chahal’s second four-for in IPL 2025, with the previous one coming against the Kolkata Knight Riders, where PBKS defended 111 runs in a historic triumph. 

The wrist spinner was kept at bay, knowing CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s woes against this particular variation. Despite getting hit for a six in the 19th over, Chahal bounced back strongly by outwitting the vintage Indian batter. He sprayed the ball near the stumps, and Dhoni tried to whack this down the ground. However, the ball came off the cue end as he holed it to Nehal Wadhera at long off. 

Chahal went on to extract three more wickets on consecutive deliveries to wrap up the over with his second IPL hat-trick. 

Following Chahal’s settlement with ex-wife Dhananshree Verma, the Indian spinner has been spotted with RJ Mahvesh on several occasions. The latter’s appreciation via Instagram has further sparked the rumours of the duo’s dating.

RJ Mahvash's Instagram story for Yuzi Chahal. pic.twitter.com/rzO5456iEB

RJ Mahvash's Instagram story for Yuzi Chahal. pic.twitter.com/rzO5456iEB

Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a spell for the ages at Chepauk, completely turning the match in favour of Punjab Kings with a four-wicket over against Chennai Super Kings. After being smashed for a six in the early part of the 19th over, Chahal proved his champion's mindset by coming back to pick a hat-trick and follow that up with the massive wicket of MS Dhoni to complete a fantasy performance.

Chahal’s final figures read 4/32 in three overs, and his brilliance ensured that CSK collapsed from 160/4 in 16 overs to 190 all out in 19.1 overs. His hat-trick victims were Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, and Noor Ahmad, while Dhoni’s wicket completed the stunning over. It was the first-ever hat-trick against CSK in IPL history and only the second hat-trick recorded at Chepauk, after Lakshmipathy Balaji’s effort way back in 2008.

Chahal’s Hat-Trick Seals Historic Collapse for CSK at Chepauk

Already the highest wicket-taker in IPL history, Chahal became just the third bowler to claim two IPL hat-tricks, joining the likes of Yuvraj Singh and Amit Mishra, who leads with three. Interestingly, both of Chahal's hat-tricks have come for different franchises, with his first coming for the Rajasthan Royals against KKR in 2022. He also became the fourth player to register a hat-trick for Punjab Kings, following in the footsteps of Yuvraj Singh.

Again, CSK's middle order did not cash in on a solid platform. From 160/4, they collapsed spectacularly, losing six wickets for only 30 runs in the last overs.

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First hat-trick of the season 😍
Second hat-trick of his IPL career 🫡

Yuzvendra Chahal is his name 😎

Updates ▶ https://t.co/eXWTTv8v6L #TATAIPL | #CSKvPBKS | @yuzi_chahal pic.twitter.com/4xyaX3pJLX

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 30, 2025

Twitter reactions after Yuzvendra Chahal's Hat-Trick:

Na dare, na gym kare, yuzi chahal hu beta hatrick lelu jab man kare#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/6bhAdNjzfO

— Comedyculture.in (@ComedycultureIn) April 30, 2025

Yuzi chahal ...4 wickets in a over (with hat -trick) pic.twitter.com/E2QUtmuys9

— kala📸 SRH (@negative_thougt) April 30, 2025

Hat-trickkkk! 🔥

And Yuzi pulls-off the iconic pose! 😂
It's all happening at the Chepauk! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/u0MDIsKPqT

— HS (@mr__harshith15) April 30, 2025

Watta hattrick by the best yuzi chahal 😍😍
#pbksvscsk #cskvpbks #cskvspbks pic.twitter.com/1AnLKoYfa2

— gαנαℓ (@Gajal_Dalmia) April 30, 2025

1st Hattrick wickets on This season
Congratulations @yuzi_chahal 🎉 pic.twitter.com/r6gakKhznb

— 𝐒𝐍𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐂𝐒𝐊 (@Kumaran4NTR) April 30, 2025

जबसे धनश्री गई है लाइफ से,
साला लाइफ ही बदल गई...😂❤️

HAT-TRICK FOR YUZI CHAHAL..!!!!

- What a bowler! 🙇 pic.twitter.com/CmeoOBWAON

— Neelesh Gupta (@neeleshgupta_11) April 30, 2025

RJ Mahvash Instagram story of Yuzendra Chahal..!!

- Yuzi Chahal Has been taken Hattrick vs CSK at Chapeuk pic.twitter.com/gR3qfAauV3

— MANU. (@IMManu_18) April 30, 2025

HAT-TRICK BY YUZI CHAHAL !#CSKvsPBKS #CSKvPBKS #PBKSvCSK #PBKSvsCSK #MSDhoni #chahal pic.twitter.com/ZmOCsSWOcO

— Abhishek Yadav (@abhisheky531) April 30, 2025

Yuzi Chahal picks a hat trick out of nowhere

And the LEGENDARY pose returns 🤣🔥#CSKvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/tw837QiZab

— Bollywood Machine (@BollywoodMachin) April 30, 2025

Yuzi Chahal took a hattrick, many congratulations 👏 👏#CSKvsPBKS #samcurran #CSKvsPBKS #WhistlePodu #PBKSvsCSK SAM CURRAN #CasteCensus #Sialkot#IndiaPakistanWar pic.twitter.com/aBcLM3wRxc

— Gagan Meena (@GaganMeena47) April 30, 2025

IPL has had 23 hat-tricks from 19 bowlers between 2008 - 2025, demonstrating that bowlers are still being remembered in a batsman's league. Amit Mishra leads the list of hat-tricks with three, and next is Yuvraj Singh with two hat-tricks. Yuzvendra Chahal made IPL history on April 30, 2025, as he picked up his second IPL hat-trick whilst playing for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium; this was the 23rd hat-trick in IPL.

While the IPL is branded as a batsman's league, bowlers have enjoyed their moment of fame, hat-tricks being some of the best achievements and producing indelible memories. All hat-tricks involve solid skill, accuracy, and game-determining situations. 

Also Read: WATCH: Yuzvendra Chahal picks up second IPL hat trick in IPL 2025

Lakshmipathy Balaji (2008) was the first IPL hat-trick (playing for Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab), registered in the final over of the match! The most recent hat-trick was in 2025 when Yuzvendra Chahal claimed three wickets against Chennai Super Kings. 

In what could be a defining moment for Chennai Super Kings fans, MS Dhoni dropped a surprising statement during the toss ahead of CSK’s match against Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Speaking with Danny Morrison, Dhoni left fans emotional by joking, "I don't know if I'm coming for the next game (laughs)." His light-hearted comment quickly sparked massive speculation about his retirement from the IPL.

While Dhoni laughed it off, the hint was enough to send the cricket world into a frenzy. Fans present at Chepauk and millions watching from home couldn’t help but wonder, Is this the end of an era?

Dhoni’s Stunning Comment at Toss

When Danny Morrison cheekily asked if fans could expect Dhoni back next year, the CSK captain replied with his signature smile, “Currently, I don’t know if I’m playing the next game or not (laughs).”

Dhoni elaborated on CSK’s season struggles, emphasizing the importance of home advantage, pride in performance, and the challenges of team consistency after a fresh auction:

“Home advantage is very important, which we haven’t been able to capitalise on. We’ve been on the side where we don’t make many changes. But this season, it hasn’t worked for us. If most players are doing well, you chop and change just 1-2 players. But this year, we’ve had to make more changes.”

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Is Retirement Around the Corner?

Last year, Dhoni had openly expressed his wish to play his final IPL match at Chepauk in front of his beloved home crowd. CSK’s final home game this season is against Rajasthan Royals on May 12, and fans are now wondering if that will be Dhoni’s grand farewell.

Although Dhoni has not officially announced his retirement, today’s remarks only fuelled the emotional anticipation. After leading CSK with unmatched pride and passion for so many years, could we be just days away from witnessing the end of an unforgettable chapter?

Match Update: CSK vs PBKS

Meanwhile, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first. PBKS had to do without their key overseas player, Glenn Maxwell, who is sidelined due to a fractured finger.

Here are the playing XIs for today’s clash:

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana.

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (w), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Suryansh Shedge, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh.

As the sun sets over Chennai, all eyes will remain glued not just on the action between CSK and PBKS, but also on every move of MS Dhoni the heartbeat of Chennai Super Kings.

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18.

PSL 2025: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United 

Date: April 30th, 2025
Venue: Lahore
Time: 7:30 PM (IST)

How to Watch PSL 2025 Live in Different Countries

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Lahore Qalandars Playing XI 
Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shahfique, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Asif Afridi, Zaman Khan

Islamabad United Playing XI
Sahibzada Farhan, Azam Khan, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Muhammad Shahzad, Haider Ali, Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Ben Dwarshius, Naseem Shah  

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is returning with exciting cricket action, which is all set to begin on April 22, 2025. This season holds the promise of exciting matches, fierce rivalries, and memorable performances by the best cricketers in the world. Fans globally are eagerly waiting to watch and support their favorite teams. From watching television to streaming online, here is a complete guide to IPL 2025 

CSK vs PBKS Match Details

• Date: April 30th, 2025
• Time:  7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Chennai

csk vs pbks Live Streaming  TV Broadcast by Country

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Playing XI:

Punjab Kings Playing XI Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shegde, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

 Chennai Super Kings Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi/ Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravinzdra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Jamie Overton/ Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmed Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana

Rohit Sharma established himself as the cornerstone of Indian cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL). After starting his IPL journey with Deccan Chargers in the inaugural season of the tournament in 2008, Rohit, since the 2011 IPL season, has been an instrumental figure for Mumbai Indians. He has guided the Mumbai-based franchise for 5 successful IPL seasons. Throughout the years, the star Indian batter has gifted cricket fans multiple memorable knocks. Through this article, we will provide you with the top 5 batting masterclasses by Rohit Sharma. 

1. Mumbai Indians vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2018

In IPL 2018, Rohit Sharma scored 94 against RCB at Wankhede Stadium with an excellent 10 fours and five 6s. MI put a total of 213 on the scoreboard; Virat Kohli responded strongly with his 92. But Mumbai Indians managed to win the game by a 46-run margin. 

2. Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Mumbai Indians, 2015

It is known to all that Eden Gardens is one of Rohit Sharma's most favorite grounds. Here he played multiple game-changing knocks for club and country. In this match we are talking about, Sharma launched an unbeaten 98-run innings, posting a respectable total of 168. Despite Sharma's 98, MI ended as the losing side. Through this innings, Rohit became the second batter in the history of IPL to achieve 3,000 runs. 

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3. Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2015 final

Mumbai Indians claimed their second IPL trophy in 2015 with the help of Rohit Sharma. Rohit's glorious 50 (26) guided his team to a competitive total of 202. CSK falls short by 41 runs; Rohit Sharma was the man of the match. 

4. Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Mumbai Indians, 2012

Another standout performance from Rohit Sharma in the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This time he scored a ton—an unbeaten 109 against 60 balls. This knock was well marked by his aggressive batting with 12 fours and five sixes. MI won the match. 

5. Deccan Chargers vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, 2009

During his early days, when Rohit Sharma was a middle-order batter, he played a match-winning 32 runs off 13 balls cameo for Deccan Chargers vs. KKR. DC needed 22 runs in the final over, and Rohit did it by hitting a couple of 6s and 4s. 

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is returning with exciting cricket action, which is all set to begin on April 22, 2025. This season holds the promise of exciting matches, fierce rivalries, and memorable performances by the best cricketers in the world. Fans globally are eagerly waiting to watch and support their favorite teams. From watching television to streaming online, here is a complete guide to IPL 2025 

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians
Date: May 1st, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Key Battles for Key Players

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Jasprit Bumrah
Jaiswal's aggressive openers, but Bumrah's yorkers and powerplay swing can blunt him early.

Riyan Parag vs Mitchell Santner
Parag's emergence as a dependable middle-order bat will face Santner's restrictive spin during the middle overs.

Shimron Hetmyer vs Trent Boult
Hetmyer's finishing potential may be at an end facing Boult's speed and cunning variations at the death.

Suryakumar Yadav vs Wanindu Hasaranga
SKY's unorthodox strokeplay can negate spin, but Hasaranga's trickery and swift arm action will test his fluidity.

Hardik Pandya vs. Jofra Archer
A clash of two attacking players, Pandya's late batting vs. Archer's pace and bounce, can illuminate the final overs.

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Rajasthan Royals Playing XI:
Yashashvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana

Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma,

 Mumbai Indians Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickleton, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar in jaipur