PBKS Stun CSK by 4 Wickets as Chahal’s Hat-Trick, Iyer’s Knock Seal Dramatic Chase
Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a thrilling 4-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 30, 2025, effectively ending CSK’s playoff hopes in IPL 2025. After being put into bat, CSK posted a total of 190 all out in 19.2 overs, despite a valiant 88-run innings from Sam Curran. However, the game-changing moment came in the 19th over when YuzvendraChahal delivered a sensational hat-trick, dismissing MS Dhoni, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, and Noor Ahmad in quick succession. Chahal finished with impressive figures of 4/32 in three overs, playing a pivotal role in restricting CSK to a below-par total.
In response, PBKS got off to a solid start with Prabhsimran Singh scoring 54 off 36 balls. Captain ShreyasIyer anchored the chase with a composed 72 off 41 deliveries, including five fours and four sixes, guiding PBKS steadily towards the target. Despite losing a few wickets in the final overs, Punjab managed to reach 194/6 in 19.4 overs, sealing the win with two balls to spare. This victory propelled PBKS to second place on the points table with 13 points, while CSK remained at the bottom with just two wins from 11 matches.