Battle of csk vs pbks – Chennai Super Kings put up a competitive total of 190 runs in 19.2 overs against Punjab Kings in today’s IPL 2025 clash, but it could have easily crossed 210 if not for a magical 19th over by Yuzvendra Chahal.After being sent to bat first, CSK got off to a shaky start.
Shaik Rasheed (11) and Ayush Mhatre (7) couldn’t get going. However, Sam Curran, promoted up the order, played a blinder, scoring a phenomenal 88 off 47 balls with 9 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 187.23. He was the clear backbone of CSK’s innings.
Supporting him well was Dewald Brevis, who chipped in with 32 runs off 26 balls, and Ravindra Jadeja with a quick 17 off 12. Even MS Dhoni entertained the crowd with a quickfire 11 off just 4 balls, smashing a six and a four before getting out.
But just when CSK looked set for a 210+ total, Yuzvendra Chahal produced pure magic in the 19th over, taking 4 wickets including a hat-trick — the first of IPL 2025. His figures of 3 overs, 4 wickets for 32 runs changed the momentum in Punjab’s favour instantly.
Punjab’s bowlers struggled for most of the innings. Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen picked 2 wickets each, while Azmatullah Omarzai was expensive. Suryansh Shedge conceded 40 runs in just 3 overs.
Top Performers – 1st Innings: CSK vs PBKS
Sam Curran – 88 (47) – Aggressive and controlled knock
Yuzvendra Chahal – 3-0-32-4 – Turned the game with a hat-trick
Marco Jansen – 4-0-30-2 – Kept things tight with the new ball
With 190 on the board, CSK have a solid total, but can they defend it? Stay tuned for the second innings update!
Why Was Chahal Restricted to Just 3 Overs?
In the CSK vs PBKS clash, Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a game-changing 19th over, including a hat-trick. Despite this, he was surprisingly limited to just three overs in the innings. Given his status as a world-class leg-spinner and the momentum he generated, many fans and analysts questioned why he wasn’t allotted his full quota of four overs. Had he bowled another over, it’s plausible that CSK’s total could have been further curtailed. This decision highlights the importance of strategic bowling changes and optimal utilization of key players in T20 cricket