Punjab Kings Vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard: IPL 2025 Thriller from Chennai

June 26, 2025 ByNick AndersonNo Comments 4 minutes

On April 30, 2025, the cricket fans witnessed an absolutely thrilling match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the stadium of MA Chidambaram Stadium. This rollercoaster match had everything a fan could ask for. Big hits, a sensational hat-trick, and a last-over finish that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

Punjab Kings Vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard

This was one of those games where both teams had their moments, but it was Punjab Kings who held their nerve to clinch a memorable win. Let’s break down more fascinating moments of this match, with action-packed details, lineups, and the full match scorecard.

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Match Overview: A Night of Twists and Turns

Coming into the game, as the 50th match of IPL, both sides were coming in with completely different pressures. CSK, struggling at the bottom of the table, desperately needed a win to stay mathematically alive for the playoffs. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, were pushing for a spot in the top four.

After winning the toss, Punjab Kings opted to bowl first, putting Chennai’s batters under the spotlight.

Chennai Super Kings Batting Lineup: Curran’s Heroics Amidst Collapse

Chennai Super Kings Playing XI:

Ruturaj Gaikwad
Devon Conway
Moeen Ali
Shivam Dube
Sam Curran
MS Dhoni (C & WK)
Ravindra Jadeja
Deepak Chahar
Matheesha Pathirana
Tushar Deshpande
Maheesh Theekshana

The innings began on a steady note with Gaikwad and Conway stitching a brief partnership, but wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Then came Sam Curran, who played arguably one of his finest IPL innings.

Curran smashed a breathtaking 88 off 47 balls, peppered with 9 fours and 4 sixes, breathing life back into CSK’s innings. At one point, they were on track for a 200-plus score.

But cricket has its way of throwing surprises.

Yuzvendra Chahal’s Magical Over: The Turning Point

Just when Chennai looked like they would cross 200, Yuzvendra Chahal produced one of the most unforgettable overs of IPL 2025. Bowling the 19th over, Chahal claimed 4 wickets, including a sensational hat-trick, completely derailing CSK’s innings.

The crowd watched in disbelief as CSK collapsed from 180/5 to 190 all out in just 8 balls.

Chahal’s final figures:

4 overs | 32 runs | 4 wickets

Full CSK Innings Scorecard:

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
*Ruturaj Gaikwad*	28	22	4	1	127
*Devon Conway*	24	20	2	1	120
*Moeen Ali*	16	10	1	1	160
*Shivam Dube*	12	8	2	0	150
*Sam Curran*	88	47	9	4	187
*MS Dhoni*	7	5	1	0	140
*Ravindra Jadeja*	5	3	1	0	166
*Others*	–	–	–	–	–

Total: 190 all out in 19.2 overs

Punjab Kings Batting Lineup: Calm Under Pressure

Punjab Kings Playing XI:

Shikhar Dhawan (C)
Prabhsimran Singh
Shreyas Iyer
Liam Livingstone
Jitesh Sharma (WK)
Rishi Dhawan
Marco Jansen
Rahul Chahar
Yuzvendra Chahal
Arshdeep Singh
Kagiso Rabada

Chasing 191 in Chennai is no small task, but PBKS started with intent. Prabhsimran Singh gave them a strong base with 54 off 36 balls, playing aggressive strokes and rotating the strike beautifully.

Shreyas Iyer, leading from the front, anchored the innings with a classy 72 off 41 balls. His shot selection, especially against spin, stood out.

However, just when PBKS seemed to be cruising, CSK’s bowlers triggered a mini-collapse, making the last few overs incredibly tense.

The Nervy Finish: Edge-of-the-Seat Drama

With 12 runs needed off the final 6 balls, the pressure was back on Punjab. Khaleel Ahmed, bowling the final over for CSK, started well. But a crucial inside edge from Marco Jansen that raced to the boundary tilted the scales.

Eventually, PBKS crossed the line with 2 balls to spare, finishing at 194/6 in 19.4 overs.

The celebrations from the Punjab dugout said it all. Another loss meant CSK officially became the first team eliminated from IPL 2025 playoff contention.

Full PBKS Innings Scorecard:

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
*Shikhar Dhawan*	14	12	2	0	116
*Prabhsimran Singh*	54	36	6	2	150
*Shreyas Iyer*	72	41	8	3	175
*Liam Livingstone*	18	12	2	1	150
*Jitesh Sharma*	10	7	1	0	142
*Rishi Dhawan*	6	4	1	0	150
*Marco Jansen*	8*	4	1	0	200
*Others*	–	–	–	–	–
*Total*	194/6	19.4 overs	–	–	–

Player of the Match: Shreyas Iyer

For his match-winning 72 off 41 balls, Shreyas Iyer was rightly named Player of the Match. His calm approach during the tricky middle overs and aggressive intent at the right time proved decisive.

Final Match Result

Team	Score	Result
*Chennai Super Kings*	190 all out (19.2 overs)
*Punjab Kings*	194/6 (19.4 overs)	PBKS won by 4 wickets

What This Means for Both Teams

For Punjab Kings, this victory pushed them to second place on the points table. It gives their playoff hopes a serious boost.

For Chennai Super Kings, this marked their eighth loss in ten matches, making it their worst start to an IPL season ever, and sadly, official elimination from the playoffs race.

Conclusion

To conclude, one thing the IPL matches always guarantee and that’s entertainment till the very last ball. And this match was the perfect example of that. Packed with aggressive batting, game-changing spells, and nail-biting finishes. While CSK’s IPL 2025 journey is now officially over, Punjab Kings will carry forward the confidence from this thrilling win as the business end of the tournament approaches.