Chennai Super Kings' failure to reach the IPL playoffs for the second consecutive year raises concerns about their outdated approach and poor auction strategy. The reliance on experienced but underperforming players,

MS Dhoni reflects on Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2025 exit after a Four-wicket loss to Punjab Kings at Chepauk Stadium.

Failed to purchase match-winners at mega auction. Big money spent on names like Matheesha Pathirana (Rs 13 Cr), R Ashwin (Rs 9.75 Cr), Devon Conway (Rs 6.25 Cr) but they did not deliver. 2 Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury led to over-reliance on MS Dhoni (just 151 in 10 matches),

Chennai Super Kings' 2025 IPL campaign has been their worst yet, failing to reach the playoffs for the second consecutive time. CSK suffered their eight defeat of the season with a loss against Punjab Kings.

Punjab Kings will look to maintain their dominance over Chennai Super Kings when the two sides face off at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.