CSK vs PBKS Highlights: PBKS overcome late hiccup, CSK eliminated in playoffs race
In a nail-biting thriller match at the IPL 2025, Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings, sealing their own playoff chances and crushing the latter’s. It was a ride of twists and turns, shock moments, and a breathtaking culmination that had the crowd sitting at the edge of their seats.
Beginning on a positive note, Chennai started their innings on a consistent note but failed to keep up the same pace in the middle overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad played one end of the match in a consistent rhythm, but failed to get any support from the other end. Shivam dube attempted to change the look of the innings, but the Punjab bowlers kept tight lines and lengths, particularly in the death overs.
Arshdeep Singh and Rahul Chahar were tight as a stone, keeping a below-par score of 159 in the game. In retaliation, the PBKS team adopted a ruthless strategy, with shikhar dhawan and prabhsimran singh crossing the boundaries at an early stage. The early order placed them in good stead, and the target looked within reach even when they reached halfway. But things have been like this so far this season, and Punjab made it difficult for themselves. A mini-collapse in the last five overs created panic in the dressing room. As the wickets kept falling, the match hung in the balance.
To win in the tournament, CSK had to concentrate on their fielding and bowled with determination. Tushar Deshpande picked two wickets in an over, which shifted the game’s momentum in their direction. pbks’s lower team, however, remained unscathed by the pressure and was being captained by composed jitesh sharma.
A composed boundary in the penultimate over and a well-played scoop for four sealed the match with three balls left. With this victory, the Punjab Kings are still attempting to reach the playoffs, and the Chennai Super Kings say goodbye to the season. The Csk fans think this is the end of an era and are waiting for an unexpected twist. In Punjab, things are not good, but hope exists.