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Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Match 49 Match Summary

CSK vs PBKS, 2025 - T20 Summary

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Scorecard
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Match 49, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai , Apr 30, 2025
Chennai Super Kings Chennai Super Kings
190 (19.2/20)
Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
194/6 (19.4/20)
Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Shreyas Iyer
    72(41)
CSK 190/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108668-sam-curran-playerprofile>Sam Curran</a>
Sam Curran
88 (47)
  • 9x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 187.23SR
<a href=/cricket/players/115001-dewald-brevis-playerprofile>Dewald Brevis</a>
Dewald Brevis
32 (26)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 123.07SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal
ECON 10.66
3
OVERS
32/4
R/W
Bowler
Arshdeep Singh
ECON 7.50
3.2
OVERS
25/2
R/W
PBKS 194/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64384-shreyas-santosh-iyer-playerprofile>Shreyas Iyer</a>
Shreyas Iyer
72 (41)
  • 5x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 175.60SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110976-simran-singh-playerprofile>Prabhsimran Singh</a>
Prabhsimran Singh
54 (36)
  • 5x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 150SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Khaleel Ahmed
ECON 7.63
3.4
OVERS
28/2
R/W
Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana
ECON 11.25
4
OVERS
45/2
R/W
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Right then, that brings the curtains down on another high-stakes clash! Chennai Super Kings have officially been knocked out of the tournament, and from here on, it’s only pride they’ll be playing for. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, leap to second place on the points table and have a real shot at locking in a top-two finish. Up next, we usher in a brand-new month with a blockbuster clash in the Indian Premier League! On May 1st, 2025, Thursday, it's Match 50 at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, where the Rajasthan Royals take on the Mumbai Indians in a high-stakes encounter with two crucial points up for grabs. The action kicks off at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as always, don’t miss a moment of the pre-match buzz and tune in early for all the build-up. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers.
Shreyas Iyer, the victorious skipper of the Punjab Kings, is also the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding knock of 72 runs in 41 balls. Shreyas says he loves chasing and thrives for big totals and looks to build momentum for the next batters to come in, and backs his instincts. On his away record, he says he is just enjoying while staying in the present and just reacts to the ball and doesn't want to jinx it. Mentions that he bats a lot in the nets and faces quick bowlers with the new ball, which gives him a lot of confidence, and he keeps his attitude high, which all just shows in the field. Says fielding was very draining with the heat and humidity. Further talks about the chat with Ricky Ponting in the middle overs, where they decided not to leave it too late because CSK had some quality death bowlers. Concludes that he watched out for a few balls to assess the conditions and lauds the openers for the way they are just going out and expressing themselves.
It's time for the Presentation Ceremony ...
Prabhsimran Singh of Punjab Kings is up for a quick chat too. He talks about his partnership with Priyansh Arya and says they both are batting well, and the wicket was a bit slow at the start, so Arya was taking his time, and thus, he became the aggressor. States that they had been told in the camps before the tournament that they both would open the inning, and they bonded well from that camp only, and they even played practice matches together. Mentions that he had a belief when he was batting with Shreyas Iyer, as he knew that Iyer would hit the boundary if he had missed it, and vice versa. Tells that he just wants to score runs, which should be in the winning cause, even if they are 35-40s and not 70-80s. Further adds that he gives full credit for this winning form of the team to the coach, Ricky Ponting, and he is open to talking to anybody in the team who has kept a good vibe in the team. Says that they are eyeing the trophy because it has been a long time, and they want to win it.
MS Dhoni, the captain of Chennai Super Kings, is down for a chat. MS says that for the first time, they put the runs on the board, but he still thinks they were 10-15 runs short. Adds that the partnership between Brevis and Sam was brilliant. But they need to take some catches that slow down the momentum. Mentions that they lost too many wickets towards the end, and they didn't play the 20 overs as there were still four balls remaining. In the 19th over, they lost four wickets, which is another four dot balls and in a close game, that proves to be the difference. Says that Curran is a fighter, but whenever they played him earlier this season, the wickets were a bit slow, but this one was a good one. Tells that Brevis brings in the momentum in the middle order, and he is a great fielder as well. Ends by saying that he is very happy with him and can be an asset going forward.
Earlier in the game, CSK endured yet another rocky start, losing three quick wickets inside the Powerplay. But amidst the early chaos, Sam Curran emerged as the stabilising force, showcasing a perfect blend of calculated aggression and composure. He first forged a crucial 78-run stand with Dewald Brevis, followed by a vital 46-run partnership with Shivam Dube, dragging CSK out of early trouble and laying the foundation for a strong total. However, just as CSK looked set to push past 200, they lost Curran for 88 runs and then were stunned by spin wizard Yuzvendra Chahal, who turned the game on its head with a hat-trick in the penultimate over - that saw him finish with four wickets in a single over. Punjab Kings wrapped up the CSK innings for 190, with four balls still to spare, ending the innings on a massive high, which eventually proved to be the difference.
For Chennai Super Kings, it was a rare bright spot with the bat, especially considering the struggles they've faced this season. But their bowling let them down in defence. The lack of discipline was glaring, and only three overs in the entire innings of PBKS went boundary-less, painting a clear picture of both poor execution from the bowlers and clinical dominance by the Punjab batters. In a must-win game, CSK simply couldn’t bring the fire with the ball.
Though Prabhsimran Singh was dismissed by Noor Ahmad after reaching his half-century, it was Shreyas Iyer who truly lit up the chase. Taking full charge, he reached his fifty in style and launched a relentless assault, dismantling CSK’s bowling attack and ensuring the chase never went off track. Even though he and a couple of others fell near the end, the job was virtually done. All that was left was the finishing touch, a streaky edge from Jansen, but it was enough to seal the deal in Punjab’s favour.
Chasing a stiff target, Punjab Kings turned once again to their trusted opening pair, and they delivered. Priyansh Arya came out blazing, while Prabhsimran Singh took his time to settle in. Together, they stitched a fluent 44-run opening stand before Khaleel Ahmed struck within the Powerplay, doing what he does best - breaking partnerships early. But the dismissal didn’t derail Punjab. In walked Shreyas Iyer, cool as ever, and he immediately clicked into rhythm. Alongside Prabhsimran, he kept the scoreboard ticking, countering spin from both ends with measured aggression, guiding PBKS to 88/1 at the halfway mark.
Not the most convincing finish from Punjab Kings, with a few unnecessary hiccups towards the end, but they still got the job done, storming home to a clinical 4-wicket win. The two crucial points not only revive their playoff push but also propel them to second on the table with 13 points, firmly back in contention for those top two spots. Meanwhile, it’s curtains down for Chennai Super Kings, who have been teetering on the edge for a while now. With this defeat, they become the first team to be officially eliminated from the tournament. A bitter ending to a disappointing season, made even more painful by the fact that it came in front of their home crowd at Chepauk. The roar of the Yellow Army falls silent as CSK's campaign ends in heartbreak.
Over 19.4 : 194/6
5 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 1 WD 19.2
  • W 19.2
  • 019.3
  • 419.4
M. Jansen
4 (2)
J. Inglis
6 (6)
K. Ahmed
3.4-0-28-2
19.4
4
Khaleel Ahmed To Marco Jansen
FOUR! FINALLY, FINALLY PUNJAB KINGS WIN THIS GAME AND BY FOUR WICKETS! Hard length and around middle, Marco Jansen stands tall and looks to swipe it across the line. He gets a big inside edge as the ball goes past the diving keeper, MS Dhoni, to his left and to the ropes for a boundary.
19.3
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Marco Jansen
WOW! A dot ball now! On a length and outside off, Marco Jansen cuts it, but straight to point where Ravindra Jadeja collects the ball. PBKS still need 1 run.
Marco Jansen walks out to bat with Punjab Kings needing just one run to win.
19.2
W
Khaleel Ahmed To Suryansh Shedge OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! What drama is unfolding here in Chepauk, and PBKS still need one run. A slower short ball and around middle, Suryansh Shedge moves across in his crease a bit and looks to pull it. He mistimes it, and the ball goes to deep square leg, where Noor Ahmad takes it with both hands.
19.2
wd
Khaleel Ahmed To Suryansh Shedge
WIDE! This is a clear one as Khaleel Ahmed bowls it fuller and down the leg side. Suryansh Shedge misses his flick shot on this one.
19.1
0
Khaleel Ahmed To Suryansh Shedge
A short ball and around leg, Suryansh Shedge makes room and looks to cut it away towards third man but misses. He takes a review for the wide and the third umpire checks the replays and calls it a fair ball as it is below the head height.
Over 19 : 189/5
4 Runs
  • 1 LB 18.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • W 18.4
  • 118.5
  • 018.6
J. Inglis
6 (6)
S. Shedge
1 (1)
M. Pathirana
4-0-45-2
18.6
0
Matheesha Pathirana To Josh Inglis
A low full toss and around middle, Josh Inglis misses his flick shot and gets pinged on the front pad. There is no appeal as it is going down leg and PBKS need just 2 runs in the last over.
18.5
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Suryansh Shedge
Full and outside off, Suryansh Shedge gets a big inside edge as he looks to drive it towards fine leg and gets a single.
Suryansh Shedge comes out to the middle now.
18.4
W
Matheesha Pathirana To Shreyas Iyer OUT!
OUT! DRAGGED ON! Is there any twist in the tale for CSK? Matheesha Pathirana bowls it on a dragged length and touch outside off, with pace on this time. Shreyas Iyer shuffles across a bit and looks to slog it across the line to the leg side. But he only manages to get a thick inside edge, and the ball goes and rattles the off stump. Iyer walks back after scoring 72 off 41 runs, but would have liked to finish the job. PBKS need just three runs.
18.3
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Josh Inglis
Matheesha Pathirana again executes a yorker and around middle, Josh Inglis swings hard at it and gets a thick inside edge past the leg stump behind the wickets to the left of the keeper and they run a single.
18.2
1
Matheesha Pathirana To Shreyas Iyer
A yorker again and around off, Shreyas Iyer drills it to mid-wicket for a single.
18.1
lb
Matheesha Pathirana To Josh Inglis
Leg bye! A yorker and on the pad, Josh Inglis misses his flick shot and gets a leg bye as the ball rolls away towards square leg.
Over 18 : 185/4
15 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 617.2
  • W 17.3
  • 017.4
  • 417.5
  • 117.6
J. Inglis
5 (3)
S. Iyer
71 (39)
R. Jadeja
3-0-32-1
17.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Josh Inglis
Full and around off, Josh reverse-sweeps it again but straight to deep backward point this time for a single. PBKS need 6 runs now.
17.5
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Josh Inglis
FOUR! INNOVATION! Very full and quicker, around off, Josh Inglis switches his stance and reverse-sweeps it to the right of short third man for a boundary.
17.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Josh Inglis
Full and on the pads, Josh Inglis gets a leading edge as he looks to flick it but back to the bowler on the bounce.
Josh Inglis is the next man in.
17.3
W
Ravindra Jadeja To Shashank Singh OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A spectacular grab this from Dewald Brevis and PBKS lose Shashank Singh on the verge of a probable win here! Flatter and quicker, on a length and around middle, Shashank Singh goes on the back foot and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. He hits it hard but doesn't get the desired elevation. Dewald Brevis moves to his right there in the deep and keeps his eyes on the ball. He leaps up to grab it, but flicks it up in the air as he realises he is going over the ropes. He jumps again and catches it mid-air but once again throws up before coming into the field to catch it again. The third umpire is called into action, and he checks the replays, which show that it is a fair catch. Great composure from the youngster!
Is that a clean grab from Dewald Brevis near the ropes? The replay shows that his first contact with the ball is inside the field. Then, as he goes over, he releases the ball while being in the air and then does it again. In the end, he takes the catch inside the field. A brilliant effort.
17.2
6
Ravindra Jadeja To Shashank Singh
SIX! TOP SHOT! Jadeja gives air to this one and bowls it on a tempting length and around middle, Shashank Singh waits for it and launches it over the long off fence for a biggie. PBKS need just 11 now.
Full Commentary
19 OV
4 Runs
M. Pathirana to J. Inglis S. Iyer S. Shedge
  • 1 LB 18.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • W 18.4
  • 118.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
15 Runs
R. Jadeja to S. Singh J. Inglis
  • 417.1
  • 617.2
  • W 17.3
  • 017.4
  • 417.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
20 Runs
M. Pathirana to S. Singh S. Iyer
  • 116.1
  • 616.2
  • 616.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 416.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
11 Runs
N. Ahmad to S. Singh S. Iyer
  • 615.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 215.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
8 Runs
M. Pathirana to S. Iyer N. Wadhera S. Singh
  • 114.1
  • 414.2
  • W 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 214.6
14 OV
15 Runs
S. Curran to S. Iyer N. Wadhera
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 613.3
  • 213.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
9 Runs
N. Ahmad to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 612.4
  • 112.5
  • W 12.6
12 OV
5 Runs
S. Curran to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
14 Runs
M. Pathirana to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 1 WD 10.1
  • 110.1
  • 610.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
7 Runs
S. Curran to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 49.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
13 Runs
N. Ahmad to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 48.3
  • 68.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
11 Runs
R. Jadeja to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 07.1
  • 47.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 47.6
7 OV
6 Runs
N. Ahmad to P. Singh S. Iyer
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 26.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
6 Runs
R. Jadeja to S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
9 Runs
K. Ahmed to P. Arya S. Iyer P. Singh
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 44.3
  • W 4.4
  • 1 LB 4.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
12 Runs
A. Kamboj to P. Singh P. Arya
  • 03.1
  • 63.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 1 LB 3.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
7 Runs
K. Ahmed to P. Singh P. Arya
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 12.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
9 Runs
A. Kamboj to P. Singh P. Arya
  • 11.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
8 Runs
K. Ahmed to P. Arya
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match Shreyas Iyer
  • Umpire Akshay Totre (IND), Anish Sahasrabudhe (IND) and Rohan Pandit (IND)
  • Referee Amit Sharma (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Chennai 190/10 in 19.2 overs
  • Referral 4 (16.6 ovs): S Curran against PUN (Wide) Unsuccessful (CHE: 1, PUN: 2)
  • Referral 3 (16.5 ovs): PUN against S Curran (Wide) Successful (CHE: 2, PUN: 2)
  • Referral 2 (16.1 ovs): PUN against S Curran (Wide) Successful (CHE: 2, PUN: 2)
  • Chennai 150/4 in 15.3 overs
  • S Curran T20 fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 126/3 in 14.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between S Curran (27) and D Brevis (23)
  • Chennai 100/3 in 11.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 80/3 in 9.0 overs
  • Chennai 50/3 in 6.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Chennai 48/3
  • Referral 1 (5.5 ovs): PUN against R Jadeja (Caught) Successful (CHE: 2, PUN: 2)
  • Punjab 150/3 in 16.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 131/2 in 14.0 overs
  • S Iyer T20 fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • P Singh T20 fifty: 50 runs in 31 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Punjab 100/1 in 11.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 34 balls between P Singh (26) and S Iyer (24)
  • Strategic Time-out: Punjab 81/1 in 9.0 overs
  • Punjab 51/1 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Punjab 51/1
  • Referral 1 (5.3 ovs): CHE against P Singh (LBW) Unsuccessful (CHE: 2, PUN: 2) (Retained)
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