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PBKS Won By 4 Wickets: S Iyer’s 72, Chahal 4 wickets, CSK Eliminated
Updated - 1-MAY-2025 4:31 IST
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by an exciting four wickets in the 49th IPL 2025 match, which was played on April 30 at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. This victory essentially eliminated CSK from playoff contention.
Match Summary
Sam Curran’s 88 runs inning, Y Chahal’s outstanding bowling performance, CSK score 190
CSK scored 190 runs in 19.2 overs after being put in to bat. The most impressive player was Sam Curran, who amassed a solid 88 from 47 balls with nine fours and four sixes. Despite Curran's best efforts, Yuzvendra Chahal's superb bowling destroyed CSK's innings. Chahal turned the tide in PBKS' favor by taking a hat-trick in a four-wicket over, preventing CSK from amassing a more impressive total.
S Iyer’s 72 runs and P Sight’s 53 massive inning, PBKS won by 4 wickets
PBKS replied by pursuing the objective and reaching 194/6 in 19.4 overs. With a dominant 72 off 41 balls, captain Shreyas Iyer spearheaded the attack, and Prabhsimran Singh added a crucial 54 off 36 balls. With Josh Inglis and Marco Jansen guaranteeing victory in the final over, PBKS crossed the finish line despite a few late wickets that increased the chase's stress.
With 13 points, this win moved PBKS to the second position on the standings, while CSK's defeat made them the first team eliminated from the 2025 playoffs.