Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is all set to make a massive addition to its coaching staff ahead of the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). According to reports in RevSportz, the franchise will hire Suresh Raina as the batting coach for IPL 2026. 
This comes after the poor performances of Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL 2025. The five-time champions struggled big time with bat and ball in the tournament and ended the season last on the points table. This was their worst possible season in the league. 
One of the major reasons behind the struggle of the Chennai Super Kings was their batting. The MS Dhoni-led side failed to score runs and batted pretty slowly, which saw them lose games. Apart from Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis, who joined the team mid-season, none of the other batters looked settled. 
<h2>Addition of Suresh Raina for the next season will be a massive boost for the Chennai Super Kings</h2>
Hence, the addition of Suresh Raina for the next season will be a massive boost for the Chennai Super Kings. The former Indian cricketer played a massive role in the success of the franchise during his playing days, and it's fair to say that he was one of the best batters to have played for the franchise. 
In their last game, Chennai Super Kings ensured that they ended the IPL 2025 on a high as they beat Gujarat Titans by 83 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. 
Asked to bat, Chennai had a powerful start to their innings as a duo of Ayush Mhatre (34) and Devon Conway (52) added 44 runs for an opening partnership. After that, Urvil Patel (37) joined hands with Conway, and the duo did further carnage, adding 63 runs for the second wicket. 
In the end, it was Dewald Brevis (57) who stole the limelight with his brutal innings and ensured that Chennai posted a massive total of 230 runs on the board. For Gujarat, Prasidh Krishna bagged two wickets. 
Gujarat had a terrible outing with the bat as they kept losing wickets right from the start. Sai Sudharsan (41) looked good, but he couldn't carry on the start that he had as Gujarat was left tottering at 110 for seven. 
Arshad Khan (20) played some shots to entertain the crowd but couldn't take his team home as Chennai ended Gujarat's innings on 147 to win the game by 83 runs.
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Suresh Raina all set to become CSK's batting coach for IPL 2026  {PC:X}

The addition of Suresh Raina for the next season will be a massive boost for the Chennai Super Kings

According to reports in RevSportz, the franchise will hire Suresh Raina as the batting coach for IPL 2026. 

Suresh Raina all set to become CSK's batting coach for IPL 2026 after the team's horrible campaign in IPL 2025

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Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth has shared his take on the future of MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He said that if the keeper-batter is unable to do it, he should walk away as he can't keep coming and messing it up. 
MS Dhoni has been having a torrid time in the ongoing IPL 2025. The keeper-batter has struggled completely with the bat, and there have been various calls related to his retirement. This is not only because of his poor batting but also the performances of the Chennai Super Kings under his leadership. 
MS Dhoni, who was handed the leadership of Chennai Super Kings after the injury of Ruturaj Gaikwad, was unable to lead from the front. Under his leadership, the franchise became the first team to be eliminated from the tournament as they have struggled to win games. 
MS Dhoni has been averaging just under 25 with a strike rate of 135.17 in 13 matches in the IPL 2025. In the recent game against Rajasthan Royals, he managed just 16 runs off 17 balls, which says a lot about his struggle in the tournament. 
While talking about MS Dhoni's performance, Kris Srikkanth said that the keeper-batter is ageing and one cannot expect too much from him. He urged the CSK skipper to walk away if he was not able to do it. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said:
"Dhoni is also ageing, you can’t expect too much from him. But at the same time, you can’t keep coming and messing it up, if you are not able to do it, say you’re not able to do it and walk away. That’s a call Dhoni can only take. Whether he will continue, if he continues, then in what role: captain, wicket keeper or finisher 
"In all fairness, his reflexes have gone down. His knees might have given up, but his fitness, reflex level, everything will obviously come down. And moreover, the top order is flopping." 
<h2>The problem with CSK today is that Dhoni is not able to replicate his own game - Kris Srikkanth </h2>
Kris Srikkanth pointed out that MS Dhoni is unable to replicate his own game. He also spoke about the struggle of him against spinners. He added: 
"The problem with CSK today is that Dhoni is not able to replicate his own game. Spinners are tying him down. Once, he used to hit off spinners 10 rows into the stands. In all fairness, he is struggling."
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MS Dhoni ordered to retire immediately from IPL  {PC:X}

MS Dhoni has been having a torrid time in the ongoing IPL 2025

Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth has shared his take on the future of MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

"You’re not able to do it and walk away"- MS Dhoni ordered to retire immediately from IPL

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Young Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the limelight with his brilliant innings in the game against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The game between the two teams took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday (20th May). 
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi came up with another brilliant innings in the ongoing IPL 2025. Chasing the target of 188 runs, the opening batter played a mature innings and made sure that he helped Rajasthan Royals win their third game of the season and end the league on high. 
Vaibhav Suryavanshi first played second fiddle to Yashasvi Jaiswal, and then once the senior batter was back in the hut, the youngster made sure that he took charge. The young batter slammed the Chennai Super Kings bowlers all over the park and put them under pressure. 
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is known for his brutal hitting, played one of his best innings in the league as he understood the situation brilliantly and won the game for his team. He went on to hit a magnificent half-century and his knock ensured that his team put one step past the finishing line. 
Vaibhav Suryavanshi ended up playing an innings of 57 runs off 33 balls. The Rajasthan Royals opener batted with a strike rate of over 189 as he slammed five boundaries and two sixes during his stay at the crease against Chennai Super Kings. 
While his innings were one for everyone to see, Vaibhav Suryavanshi also caught the attention of many with his gesture for MS Dhoni after the game. As both the teams were involved in post-match handshakes, the young batter touched the feet of Dhoni. 
<h2>Watch: Vaibhav Suryavanshi touches the feet of MS Dhoni in a heartwarming gesture after CSK vs RR </h2>
Here's the video: 
https://x.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1924882526688203229
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's innings helped Rajasthan Royals seal the game by 6 wickets. Apart from that, Yashasvi Jaiswal (36), Sanju Samson (41) and Dhruv Jurel (41*) also played variants innings as the Sanju Samson-led side chased the target in the 18th over.
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Watch: Vaibhav Suryavanshi touches the feet of MS Dhoni  {PC:X}

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi came up with another brilliant innings in the ongoing IPL 2025.

Young Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the limelight with his brilliant innings in the game against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Watch: Vaibhav Suryavanshi touches the feet of MS Dhoni in a heartwarming gesture after CSK vs RR

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CSK vs RR, Match No-62: In their final league encounter of the season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rajasthan Royals faced off against Chennai Super Kings in a high-stakes clash. Rajasthan won the toss and chose to bowl first. The decision proved effective as they went on to chase down the target comfortably, defeating CSK by six wickets with 17 balls to spare to conclude their campaign on a high note. 
<h2>CSK vs RR Match Summary</h2>
Toss: Rajasthan Royals Won the Toss and Asked CSK to Bat First. 
CSK Playing11: Ayush Mhatre, Devon Conway, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c &amp; wk), Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed (impact: Matheesa Pathirana)
RR Playing11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (c &amp; wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal
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Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that paid off as they restricted Chennai Super Kings to 187 for 8 on a good batting track. Despite CSK maintaining a brisk scoring rate early on, they kept losing wickets regularly. Yudhvir Singh made an immediate impact with three crucial wickets, removing Conway, Urvil Patel, and Jadeja.
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Ayush Mhatre (43 off 20) and Dewald Brevis (42 off 25) provided momentum with quickfire knocks, but the innings lost steam in the latter half. Akash Madhwal’s superb reverse-swing bowling in the death overs—nailing yorkers and low full tosses—helped pull things back, finishing with 3 for 29. Wanindu Hasaranga also played his part, containing MS Dhoni and conceding just 27 runs from his four overs. CSK managed only 17 runs in the final three overs, ending with what might be a below-par total.
Rajasthan Royals got off to a flying start in their chase, with Yashasvi Jaiswal surviving an early chance as MS Dhoni couldn’t get across in time to take a catch off the very first ball. Vaibhav and captain Sanju Samson built solid momentum, but both were dismissed by R Ashwin, who briefly brought CSK back into the game.
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Riyan Parag couldn’t make an impact, but the composed partnership between Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel sealed the chase comfortably. The duo added the remaining runs with ease, taking RR past the target with 17 balls to spare and securing a six-wicket win to wrap up their campaign.
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RR Hands CSK their 10th Defeat of the TATA IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals chased down 188 with ease, despite a mid-innings wobble. Hetmyer and Jurel finished the job, securing a six-wicket win over CSK with 17 balls remaining.

Rajasthan Royals beat CSK by six wickets, chasing 188 with ease as Hetmyer and Jurel wrapped it up confidently.

CSK vs RR: RR Hands CSK their 10th Defeat of the TATA IPL 2025

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The League stage of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has reached its business-end and with the league-phase games coming to an end soon, the picture of the Playoffs is also becoming more and more clear. The 62nd match of the tournament is set to be played between five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday, 20th of May.
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Both sides are officially knocked out from the race of the playoffs and in such a situation, this upcoming contest is not gonna have any kind of effect on the play-off scenario of the competition. But, this match is important for both teams as it will give them the opportunity to save their honor. Ahead of this highly exciting fixture, let's take a quick look at the head-2-head records of both sides.
<h2> Chennai vs Rajasthan head-to-head record in the Indian Premier League</h2>
If we talk about the head to head record of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), these two teams have faced each other 30 times so far. Out of which the former have gone on to win on 16 occasions while RR has won 14 matches. In this way, Chennai has had the upper hand so far.
 Number of Matches played - 30
Chennai wins - 16
Rajasthan wins - 14

<h2>Chennai vs Rajasthan Strongest Playing 11's</h2>

Chennai - Sheik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Ravichandran Ashwin, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, MS Dhoni (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Noor Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed.

Rajasthan - Sanju Samson (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Dhruv Jurel, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Tushar Deshpande and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
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CSK vs RR Prediction | Image: X (Cricgroove)

The 62nd match of IPL 2025 will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 20, with both teams already out of playoff contention. CSK holds a slight edge in their head-to-head record, winning 16 of their 30 meetings compared to RR's 14. Key players for CSK include MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Matheesha Pathirana, while RR relies on Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag. Though the match is a dead rubber, both sides will aim to end their season with a win.

As the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league stage nears its conclusion, the 62nd match will feature five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against inaugural winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday, May 20. Both teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention, making this a dead rubber, but the encounter remains significant for pride and honor. Historically, CSK has dominated the head-to-head record, winning 16 out of their 30 meetings, while RR has secured 14 victories.

CSK's strongest playing XI includes key players like Sheik Rasheed, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (captain and wicketkeeper), and Matheesha Pathirana. Meanwhile, RR's lineup features Sanju Samson (captain and wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Wanindu Hasaranga. Despite the match having no impact on the playoffs, both sides will aim to end their campaigns on a high note.

CSK vs RR Head to Head: There will be a battle between Chennai and Rajasthan to save their honor, know who has had the upper hand so far

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Chennai Super Kings' young batsman, baby AB Dewald Brevis, was in a devastating mood with his batting. He left the Kolkata Knight Riders in the dust in the match played on Wednesday as part of the IPL 2025 season. He played the KKR bowlers badly with his shots. He especially showed the tricks to Vaibhav Arora.
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In the 11th over, he hit 6 fours off 6 balls and completed his half-century in 22 balls. In this over, Baby AB slammed 6, 4, 4, 6, 6, 4, three huge maximums and three magnificent fours to score 30 runs. Vaibhav Arora was stunned by his performance. At present, a video of his aggressive batting has gone viral. Fans are commenting that Baby AB has shown his true potential.
Batting first, KKR scored 179 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane (48 off 33 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes) narrowly missed a half-century, while Andre Russell (38 off 21 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes) and Manish Pandey (36 not out with 4 fours and 6 sixes) did not seem to mind. Among the Chennai bowlers, Chinaman bowler Noor Ahmed (4/31) was the best bowler of the night with his four scalps, while the duo of Anshul Kamboj and Ravindra Jadeja took a wicket each.
"Dewald Brevis, what a player!" shouted the commentators as he dazzled the Eden Gardens with his powerful hitting. His performance featured two sixes and four boundaries in just that over, significantly lowering the required run rate and bringing CSK back into the match. Following the explosive knock of the young South African, the MS Dhoni-led outfit needed only 57 runs from the last 54 balls, a scenario that felt unimaginable just a few overs prior.
Video - https://x.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1920166032356094179 
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In IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings' Dewald Brevis, nicknamed "Baby AB," dominated Kolkata Knight Riders with a blistering 22-ball fifty, including a 30-run over against Vaibhav Arora (6,4,4,6,6,4). His explosive knock, featuring three sixes and three fours in that over, turned the game in CSK's favor. Earlier, KKR posted 179/6, with Rahane (48) and Russell (38) contributing, while Noor Ahmed took 4/31 for CSK. Brevis's fiery innings went viral, earning widespread praise.

In a thrilling IPL 2025 match, Chennai Super Kings' young batsman Dewald "Baby AB" Brevis delivered a stunning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, leaving the opposition in awe. During the 11th over, Brevis hammered 30 runs off Vaibhav Arora, smashing three sixes and three fours in just six balls, completing his half-century in 22 deliveries. His explosive batting, which included a total of two sixes and four boundaries in that over, turned the game in CSK's favor, reducing the target to 57 runs from 54 balls. Earlier, KKR had posted 179/6, with contributions from Ajinkya Rahane (48), Andre Russell (38), and Manish Pandey (36*), while Noor Ahmed shone with 4/31 for CSK. Brevis's electrifying innings went viral, with fans and commentators hailing his potential and match-winning prowess.

KKR vs CSK: Dewald Brevis'mayhem in Kolkata, slams 30 runs in a single over, Watch

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In a thrilling contest at Eden Gardens, Chennai Super Kings snatched a dramatic two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025, thanks to a composed finish by the experienced duo of Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni.
After electing to bat first, KKR posted a challenging total on a slow, gripping surface. CSK, despite early setbacks, held their nerve and chased down the target in the final over, delivering a rare and late win that dented Kolkata’s momentum in the playoff race.
KKR’s innings was built on collective efforts rather than standout scores. Ajinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine gave the hosts a flying start in the powerplay, while Andre Russell’s explosive 38 kept the middle overs ticking. Manish Pandey, making a return, added stability with a neat cameo.
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Despite no individual half-centuries, KKR managed to reach a competitive total, with CSK’s spinner Noor Ahmad being the standout with three wickets, including the prized scalp of Russell.
The chase began on a shaky note for CSK, with both openers dismissed inside the first two overs. But debutant Urvil Patel brought a spark with a blistering 31 off just 11 balls, giving the innings a much-needed lift. Jadeja added quick runs, but CSK were reeling at 62/5 at the end of the powerplay. Dewald Brevis then staged a remarkable counterattack with a 52 off 25, but once he fell to Varun Chakravarthy, the equation looked stiff.
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Enter Dube and Dhoni—calm under pressure, they rotated strike smartly, keeping wickets intact. With eight needed off the final over, Dhoni launched the first ball for a towering six, and debutant Kamboj sealed it with a boundary, turning the game on its head and leaving the Eden crowd stunned.
Star Performers for CSK:
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Urvil Patel: A sensational debut knock of 31 (11) gave CSK a powerplay surge.
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Dewald Brevis: His aggressive 52 off 25 balls changed the tempo of the chase.
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Shivam Dube &amp; MS Dhoni: The calm anchors of the lower order, their composure under pressure was the difference.
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Noor Ahmad: With 3 key wickets, he was CSK’s best bowler and kept KKR in check.
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CSK pulled off a thrilling two-wicket win over KKR at Eden Gardens, as Dube and Dhoni calmly guided the chase after early trouble, sealing victory in the final over.

Dube and Dhoni’s composed finish helped CSK edge past KKR by two wickets in a last-over thriller at Eden Gardens.

KKR vs CSK: CSK Playing Party-Spoil For KKR! Calm Dube-Dhoni Duo Took CSK to a Rare WIN in IPL 2025!

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MS Dhoni's childhood coach Keshav Ranjan Banerjee provided a massive update about the availability of Chennai Super Kings skipper for next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. He said that the keeper-batter wants to groom team and is likely to be there next season as well. 
Chennai Super Kings keeper-batter MS Dhoni has been in the news ever since the IPL 2025 started. It was widely speculated that ongoing season will be his last in the league, especially him being in his late 40s and his retirement talks being there since last few years. 
However, in the ongoing season, things changed drastically for MS Dhoni. After Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the tournament, the keeper-batter was handed the captaincy in the mid season but the franchise didn't have a great as they were first team to be eliminated from the tournament. 
However, MS Dhoni has been focused on building team for next seson. The keeper-batter openly has admitted that they will now be focusing on the next year. But the big question remains if the keeper-batter will be there for the next edition or not. 
<h2>So, we might see him play in the next IPL as well - Keshav Ranjan Banerjee on MS Dhoni</h2>
However, MS Dhoni's childhood coach has dropped a massive hint. He said that everyone wants him to play for the next season but only he knows what he will do. Keshav Ranjan Banerjee added that he wanted to groom the team and will be there next season as well. Speaking to Times Now, he said:
"Only he (MS Dhoni) knows whether this year is his last year in the IPL. We all want him to play as long as he can," Banerjee said. 
"CSK might have parted with him before the IPL 2025 auction if they wanted. However, they wanted Dhoni to stay so that he could groom this team. So, we might see him play in the next IPL as well." 
Chennai Super Kings have been eliminated from the tournament. They have just few games remaining and it remains to be seen how they perform in last few games.
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MS Dhoni's participation in IPL 2026 confirmed  {PC:X}

Chennai Super Kings keeper-batter MS Dhoni has been in the news ever since the IPL 2025 started

MS Dhoni's childhood coach Keshav Ranjan Banerjee provided a massive update about the availability of Chennai Super Kings skipper for next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

MS Dhoni's participation in IPL 2026 confirmed

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There is a Chinnaswamy eruption as the Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bangalore have pulled off an unbelievable victory over five-time champions CSK. How did they win this? They also came very close to losing it a few times. Eventually, however, they managed to prevail when it mattered most.
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They have risen to the top of the overall standings with 16 points, and although they do not yet have a Qualificiation confirmation "Q" against their name, they are making good progress toward the playoffs. This marks the first time that RCB has defeated CSK twice within an Indian Premier League season and the first time that RCB has done so during the league stages of an IPL season as a whole.
 At the same time, CSK is at the 10th position with the ninth defeat. In this match played at Chinnaswamy on Saturday, RCB, who lost the toss and came to bat first, scored 213 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. In response, CSK could score 211 runs for the loss of five wickets in the stipulated overs. 
 For them, 17-year-0ld Ayush Mhatre top- scored with 94 runs and Ravindra Jadeja scored 77 *. At the same time, South African pacer Lungi Ngidi took the wickets of three Chennai batters for RCB while Krunal Pandya and Yash Dayal took one wicket each.
 Earlier in the game, After phenomenal kocks of Jacob Bethel and Virat Kohli, on the basis of Romario Shepherd's half-century innings, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set a target of 214 runs in front of Chennai Super Kings. RCB, who came to bat first after losing the toss, scored 213 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. 
 For them, Romario Shepherd made a blast in the last two overs. He became the joint third batsman to score the fastest half-century in just 14 balls. In this case, he equaled Pat Cummins and KL Rahul. At the same time, the batsman who scored the fastest half-century is Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has done this feat in 13 balls.
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RCB pulled off a thrilling two-run win over CSK at Chinnaswamy, defending 213 after Romario Shepherd's 14-ball fifty boosted their total. CSK fell just short despite Ayush Mhatre's 94 and Jadeja's 77*, with Ngidi taking 3 wickets. This victory, RCB's first-ever double over CSK in an IPL season, took them to the top of the table with 16 points, while CSK remained 10th.

In a thrilling match at Chinnaswamy, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), led by Rajat Patidar, secured a dramatic two-run victory over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Batting first after losing the toss, RCB posted 213/5 in 20 overs, thanks to explosive performances from Jacob Bethel, Virat Kohli, and Romario Shepherd, who smashed a 14-ball fifty—tying for the third-fastest IPL half-century. In response, CSK fought hard, with Ayush Mhatre scoring 94 and Ravindra Jadeja remaining unbeaten on 77, but fell just short at 211/5. RCB's bowlers, including Lungi Ngidi (3 wickets), held their nerve in the final moments. This historic win marked RCB's first-ever double over CSK in an IPL season and propelled them to the top of the table with 16 points, boosting their playoff hopes, while CSK slumped to 10th place with their ninth defeat.

RCB vs CSK: CSK lost the match which they had won, 17 year old Ayush Mhatre's hard work went waste; RCB's thrilling win by 2 runs

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CSK vs PBKS: CHENNAI SUPER KINGS are the first team to be officially OUT of the IPL 2025 Playoff Race! Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings have defeated the home team Chennai Super Kings at their backyard by 4 wickets, powered by Shreyas Iyer's excellent batting display and Chahal's fearsome bowling performance. 

<h2>CSK vs PBKS Match Summary</h2>
Asked to bat first at Chepauk, CSK's promising young openers wilted under early pressure, departing cheaply and leaving the hosts on the back foot. Ravindra Jadeja tried to wrest back momentum with a counter-punch, but Harpreet Brar struck within the powerplay to silence the crowd once more.
What followed, however, was a gutsy revival led by the ever-composed Sam Curran. The all-rounder punished anything remotely loose and stitched together a vital 78-run partnership with the dynamic Dewald Brevis. The pair put Punjab under serious strain, especially through the middle overs.
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Curran’s timing and clean hitting reached a crescendo in the 16th over, where he plundered 26 runs off Shedge, seemingly putting CSK on track for a total beyond 210. But cricket, as ever, turned on a dime. Once Curran fell, the tide shifted violently.
Yuzvendra Chahal stepped up with a spell for the ages, dismantling the lower order with four wickets in a single over — including a sensational hat-trick. CSK, from cruising to a colossal score, were bowled out for 190. A total still threatening on a slow surface, but one that carried the sting of a collapse.
<h3>Key Stats and Records After First Innings</h3>
Yuzvendra Chahal in IPL 2025:
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First 5 matches: 2 wickets, 15 overs, Economy Rate – 11.13
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Last 4 matches: 11 wickets, 14 overs, Economy Rate – 7.64
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</ul>
Most 4+ Wicket Hauls in IPL History:
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9 – Yuzvendra Chahal*
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8 – Sunil Narine
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7 – Lasith Malinga
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6 – Kagiso Rabada
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</ul>
Four Wickets in One Over – IPL:
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<li>
Amit Mishra – SRH vs PWI, 2013
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Yuzvendra Chahal – RR vs KKR, 2022
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Andre Russell – KKR vs GT, 2022
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Yuzvendra Chahal – PBKS vs CSK, 2025*
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</ul>
Multiple Hat-tricks in IPL:
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Amit Mishra – 3 (2008, 2011, 2013)
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Yuvraj Singh – 2 (2009)
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Yuzvendra Chahal – 2 (2022, 2025)*
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</ul>
CSK All-Out at Chepauk in IPL:
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112 vs MI, 2012
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109 vs MI, 2019
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154 vs SRH, 2025
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190 vs PBKS, 2025*
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</ul>
Hat-tricks for PBKS in IPL History:
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2 – Yuvraj Singh
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1 – Axar Patel
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1 – Sam Curran
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1 – Yuzvendra Chahal*
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</ul>
Chasing a tricky 191 on a surface expected to slow down, the Punjab top order showed fearless intent. Prabhsimran Singh set the tone early with a brisk fifty, but it was Shreyas Iyer who truly stole the show with a composed, commanding knock that saw PBKS home with style.
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Yuzvendra Chahal’s first-innings magic laid the foundation with a game-changing hat-trick that restricted CSK to 190 when a 200+ total looked certain. Despite a blistering knock from Sam Curran and some electric fielding by Dewald Brevis, CSK once again failed to piece together a complete performance.
The result not only handed CSK their fifth loss at home this season — the most in any IPL campaign — but also officially knocked them out of the playoff race. Punjab's head coach, Ricky Ponting, was all smiles in the dugout as his team climbed to second in the table, just behind RCB. For CSK, memories of that iconic 2010 win in Dharamsala fade a little more as Punjab dish out long-awaited payback, this time ending their campaign in April.
Updated Record – Most CSK Defeats at Chepauk in a Single IPL Season:
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5 – in 2025 (out of 6 matches)*
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4 – in 2008 (out of 7 matches)
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4 – in 2012 (out of 10 matches, including finals)
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</ul>

CSK vs PBKS: Chahal's Hattrick and Shreyas Iyer's Carnage Classed CSK at Chepauk! PBKS defeated CSK by 4 wickets

A cautious start, an explosive surge in the middle overs, and a finish that blazed briefly before fading for CSK. Chahal's sensational hat-trick and a solid all-round batting effort propelled PBKS to the second spot on the IPL 2025 Points Table.

CSK batted Well, but fiery Chahal’s hat-trick, with skipper Iyer's power-packed innings, powered Punjab to second in the IPL 2025 standings.

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The Chennai Super Kings are a franchise cricket team based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which plays in the Indian Premier League. Founded in 2008, the team plays its home matches at the M. A.

Chennai Super Kings, also known as CSK, is a five-time IPL title winner and the most followed team in IPL history.
<ul>
 	<li>Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad</li>
 	<li>Coach: Stephen Fleming</li>
 	<li>Owner: N. Srinivasan</li>
 	<li>Manager:

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