In a high-octane IPL 2025 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) displayed a stunning bowling performance to bundle out Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for 190 in just 19.2 overs. The star of the show was Yuzvendra Chahal, who wreaked havoc with his spin, claiming four crucial wickets and derailing Chennai’s plans for a massive total.
After winning the toss, PBKS captain opted to bowl first—an unusual but effective call at the spin-friendly Chepauk surface. The move paid off quickly as Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen delivered early blows to remove openers S. Rasheed (11) and A. Mhatre (7) inside the powerplay.
However, the real threat came from the former CSK all-rounder and now PBKS star, Sam Curran. Batting at No. 3, Curran smashed a blistering 88 off just 47 deliveries, hitting 9 fours and 4 sixes. It was a classy knock filled with powerful drives, innovative scoops, and calculated risks that kept Chennai’s scoreboard ticking.
Curran found some support from Dewald Brevis (32 off 26), who steadied the innings with clever rotation of strike, before falling to Azmatullah Omarzai. Ravindra Jadeja too played a cameo, scoring 17 off 12 with four boundaries but failed to build a long partnership.
With CSK at 172/4 in the 18th over, it looked like they were heading for a 200-plus total. But Yuzvendra Chahal had other plans. The experienced leggie ripped through the middle and lower order, starting with the big wicket of MS Dhoni, who had just started to flex his muscles with an 11-run cameo off 4 balls.
Chahal’s spell read 3 overs, 32 runs, and 4 wickets—an absolute game-changer. His clever variations and sharp turn caught the CSK batters off guard. In the space of 6 deliveries, he picked up Deepak Hooda, Ansh Kamboj, and Noor Ahmad, reducing Chennai from 184/5 to 186/9.
Arshdeep returned to polish off the tail, dismissing Shivam Dube for 6 and sealing Chennai’s fate at 190 all out. PBKS conceded 16 extras, but their bowling unit otherwise functioned with discipline and intent. Marco Jansen also impressed, picking up 2 wickets for 30 runs in his full quota.
Now, with a competitive but chaseable target on the board, the spotlight shifts to Punjab’s batters. Can they continue the momentum and outshine the Chennai bowlers in their own den? Or will Chepauk witness another classic CSK comeback?
The second innings promises to be a thrilling run-chase, with the surface still offering something for spinners. All eyes will be on how Pathirana, Jadeja, and Noor Ahmad respond under pressure.
Key Highlights:
- Sam Curran’s explosive 88 off 47 for CSK
- Yuzvendra Chahal’s 4-wicket blitz in just 3 overs
- PBKS bowled out CSK in 19.2 overs despite a late surge
- Match taking place at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Stay tuned for the second innings update as PBKS begins their chase of 191.
