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 are well-placed in pursuit of 191. They are 88-1 at the halfway stage of the chase. Left-handed opener Priyansh Arya is the only man out. He was caught behind for 23. His opening partner Prabhsimran Singh remains on 40. Sheryas Iyer has 23 not out.