The five-time champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were eliminated from IPL 2025 after losing to Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets on Wednesday. The points table was significantly upset by this defeat, as Punjab Kings, who had played brilliantly, shot up to second place.
In their ten games, Chennai has dropped eight of them. The squad is out of the postseason race and at the bottom of the points table with just four points. The Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have won six of their ten games and are now in second place with 13 points overall after one game was abandoned.
The batting order for the elimination from IPL 2025 is criticized by Ms. Dhoni. He claimed that CSK missed a par score despite Sam Curran’s outstanding 88 and Dewald Brevis’ assistance in CSK vs PBKS.
IPL 2025 Points Table:
With seven victories out of ten and fourteen points, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is still leading the standings. Despite having 12 points apiece, the Mumbai Indians (MI), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Delhi Capitals (DC) lead the league in net run rate (+0.889), followed by Gujarat (+0.748) and Delhi (+0.362). These teams are engaged in a fierce rivalry, and the results of the next games will determine their fate.
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are in sixth position with 10 points and must win their next games to guarantee a postseason berth.
With nine points and in seventh position, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are losing hope of making the playoffs. They need to win all of their remaining games while they still have a chance. Both Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have a negative net run rate and six points apiece. Only a miracle will allow these teams to qualify for the playoffs.
In addition to Punjab Kings’ IPL 2025 victory over Chennai Super Kings, Chahal also recorded his twin hat-trick.
Yuzvendra Chahal, a wrist-spinner for the Punjab Kings and India, achieved his second hat-trick in IPL history on Wednesday, April 30. In match 49 of the IPL 2025 in Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chahal accomplished the feat against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). CSK collapsed badly after the PBKS spinner took four wickets in his third over.
Let’s know who all made it to the list of hat-tricks in IPL history (till date).
Will the Punjab Super Kings be included in the playoffs?
To a great degree, Punjab Kings have complete control over their fate. Several things are in their favor:
- Strong Points Base: PBKS is only a few victories away from a probable postseason berth after securing 13 points thus far.
- Competitive Net Run Rate: When compared to several mid-table competitors, their NRR is still quite good. In the event that teams are deadlocked on points, this might be very important.
- Team Balance: The bowling unit, PBKS’ uncapped openers, and the top order have all appeared to be in fine form and have stepped up when needed.
PBKS Qualification Scenarios: What They Must Do
Is it possible for PBKS to easily qualify from here? A realistic look at the Punjab Kings’ qualifying scenarios is provided here:
- PBKS will end with 17 points if they win two of their final four games. In the past, 16 points have nearly always been sufficient to secure a postseason berth.
- PBKS will still be ahead of other mid-table teams if they win only one more game and end up with 15 points.
- Given how close the competition is this season, losing three or more games may seriously hurt their chances.
In order to control their playoff destiny, PBKS needs to aim for at least two victories from their next four games, considering the current state of the points table.
PBKS Upcoming Matches in IPL 2025
Punjab Kings’ upcoming matches:
- vs Lucknow Super Giants – 54th Match, 4 May
- vs Delhi Capitals – 58th Match, 8 May
- vs Mumbai Indians – 61st Match, 11 May
- vs Rajasthan Royals – 67th Match, 16 May
These matchups are all very important. A third victory will guarantee PBKS a top-two position, and two victories could guarantee them a postseason berth.
Does PBKS Qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs?
The question—will PBKS qualify?—still has a positive outlook. Punjab Kings should most likely make it to the playoffs if they win two of their next four games. After being in a better position, PBKS has some freedom, but they cannot afford to become complacent. PBKS still has a solid chance of making the playoffs, although they haven’t finalized their qualification yet.
