Chennai Super Kings faced a shocking IPL 2025 exit, becoming the first team eliminated. With poor performances, injury setbacks, and questionable auction picks, CSK's season collapsed. Explore the key reasons behind their downfall and what it means for the future of the iconic franchise.

With a defeat against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings are officially out of the playoffs race. With that, Chennai set the unwanted record of not qualifying for the playoffs in consecutive years for the first time in history.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, faced an embarrassing early exit from the 2025 season, becoming the first team to be eliminated. Despite the leadership of MS Dhoni,

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a loss by four wickets. With this, CSK marked their eighth loss of the season. Despite an improved batting performance, skipper MS Dhoni feels that the team fell short of posting a competitive total.

MS Dhoni was spotted having a long chat with franchise CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan, following the loss to Punjab Kings.

In their IPL match on Wednesday, Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by four wickets thanks to an outstanding 72 from captain Shreyas and a hat-trick from Yuzvendra Chahal.

As this was his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer was fined INR 12 Lakh.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) picked up a crucial win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Wednesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with skipper Shreyas Iyer leading the 191-run chase.