Punjab Kings edged out Chennai Super Kings by four wickets in a thrilling Indian Premier League encounter. Chennai was bowled out for 190, thanks largely to Sam Curran’s 88 off 47 deliveries. Curran’s knock included seven fours and six sixes. Chennai’s total was a challenging target, but Punjab’s batters made it look manageable.
Captain Shreyas Iyer led the charge, scoring 72 off 41 balls, hitting seven fours and four sixes. Prabhsimran Singh also played a crucial role, contributing a half-century to Punjab’s chase. Yuzvendra Chahal was another standout performer for Punjab, picking up a hat-trick with his leg-spin.
A nail-biting finish
Punjab sealed the win in the final over, a testament to their batting prowess under pressure. Chennai Super Kings found themselves on the wrong end of the result, becoming the first team to be eliminated from the 2025 IPL.
Key performers
- Shreyas Iyer – 72 off 41 balls
- Prabhsimran Singh – a crucial half-century
- Yuzvendra Chahal – a hat-trick with his leg-spin
- Sam Curran – 88 off 47 deliveries
This win was a significant boost for Punjab Kings as they look to make a deep run in the tournament.