Ruturaj Gaikwad never dreamt that his childhood coach would one day see Ruturu take charge at Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Today, however, that day has arrived and more. Now Ruturaj is leading CSK into battle as its five-time champion leader in the Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings match scorecard.
Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh established a fluent 44-run partnership during the Powerplay, although Khaleel Ahmed eventually broke it to derail Punjab’s innings.
| Match Date | Venue | Result | CSK Score | PBKS Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | Mullanpur | PBKS won by 18 runs | 201/5 (20.0) | 219/6 (20.0) | Priyansh Arya 103 (42) |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Chennai | PBKS won by 4 wickets | 190/10 (19.2) | 194/6 (19.4) | Shreyas Iyer 87* (41) |
| May 1, 2024 | Chennai | PBKS won by 7 wickets | 162/7 (20.0) | 163/3 (17.5) | Harpreet Brar 2/17 (4) |
| May 5, 2024 | Dharamsala | CSK won by 28 runs | 167/9 (20.0) | 139/9 (20.0) | Ravindra Jadeja 43 (26), 3/20 (4) |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Mullanpur | PBKS won by 18 runs | 201/5 (20.0) | 219/6 (20.0) | Priyansh Arya 103 (42) |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Prior to the IPL 2025 season, it’s clear that CSK and PBKS have established an intense rivalry. CSK have won five championships thus far while Punjab-based outfit PBKS remain undefeated, which makes for exciting matches whenever these two sides collide during tournament play.
Today was no different as PBKS batsman Priyansh Arya outwitted CSK bowlers with his incredible batting display, smashing six sixes and fours from his opening three overs to put his side in an advantageous position against CSK’s bowlers who couldn’t contain him.
Dube tried his hardest but wasn’t successful; even Dhoni made only 12-ball appearance but ultimately failed; final score: 228/6 which marked their first ever win in Mullanpur after seven consecutive defeats before this one!
IPL 2025 Match 1
2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) marked its 18th edition. For the league phase, 10 teams were split into two groups with each team playing 14 home and away matches against all four other teams in its group twice each week.
Shreyas Iyer discusses chasing against CSK and revels in big totals, noting how he thrives off them. Additionally, both Priyansh Arya and himself were instructed in training camp that they would open together, which helped cement their bond.
In pressure situations he relies on instinct over calculation; and praises team-mates’ effort. To watch his entire interview on IPL YouTube please see this video embedded below.
IPL 2025 Match 2
Now that the league stage has come to a close, attention is turning towards playoffs – with only four teams qualifying directly to compete in the final.
PBKS and RCB came first and second respectively in their respective groups, meaning they will meet directly in Qualifier 1 with the victor taking their rightful place directly in the final.
Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh got PBKS off to an impressive start, sharing an unbroken 65-run partnership in just 4.3 overs.
Unfortunately, Prabhsimran was soon dismissed by Khaleel Ahmed for 23(15) after which Shashank Khettry took over, hitting sixes over long-on and pumping an Ashwin carrom ball over the ropes for another six.
With Jansen at bat PBKS continued their aggressive play reaching 88/1 by midway mark before eventually eased home for an easy victory; now need one more victory to complete top two finishes!
IPL 2025 Match 3
The top four teams from the League Stage will enter into playoffs, with the winner receiving direct entry into the final. Meanwhile, losers will go into an Eliminator round.
Shreyas Iyer was the star performer for PBKS against CSK, scoring 72 runs off 41 balls. He discusses why he enjoys chasing and follows his instincts while backing Ricky Ponting as an exceptional player.
Ruturaj Gaikwad was not expected to lead his side at such an early stage of the tournament, yet he has done an admirable job of leading it.
Childhood coach Mohan Jadhav shares how Ruturaj was always capable of leading such an important game and gives an insightful interview about their early cricket days together and why their partnership remains strong today – watch their entire conversation on MySPORT here.
IPL 2025 Match 4
Indian Premier League 2025 saw 10 teams competing across 74 matches between March 22 and May 18, with only the top four qualifying for playoffs and ultimately Royal Challengers Bengaluru outwitting Punjab Kings to claim their maiden championship on June 3.
Both CSK and PBKS have made significant adjustments to their teams this season, with Shreyas Iyer taking over captaincy of CSK to use his leadership skills to lift his franchise.
Similarly, PBKS have recruited experienced coach Mahela Jayawardene to improve on their disappointing form in IPL 2025. From nail-biting league matches to exciting playoff matches, IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting season – follow all the action on Crickit!..
IPL 2025 Match 5
With only two more matches before the IPL 2025 playoffs begin, teams are jockeying for position in an extremely close points table. Five-time champions CSK have seen their winning streak stall out as they drop down into sixth position from their early lead.
Sherfane Rutherford, introduced as the impact player, made an immediate impression by hitting an impressive 97m six on debut but Vishnu Vyshak was swift in taking away any more riches with an accurate yorker delivery.
The top four teams will battle it out in the playoffs, starting Thursday May 29 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Chennai with Qualifier 1.
The victor of this match will secure direct entry into the final while any losing teams will face off with winners from Qualifier 2 in an Eliminator Match on Sunday June 3 at 7:30 PM IST – see here for full IPL schedule details.
IPL 2025 Match 6
Now in its playoff phase, IPL 2025’s focus has shifted toward qualifying for its grand final. Qualifier 1 will feature four teams competing against each other to secure one direct spot into it; any loss means playing another qualifier instead.
Mohan Jadhav knew Ruturaj Gaikwad would one day lead Chennai Super Kings but probably never anticipated that it would happen so fast.
On this episode of House of Glory Podcast, we talk to him about his journey from his early days in Mumbai to becoming part of CSK and adapting to captaincy role – click HERE and listen for free!
IPL 2025 Match 7
Now that the league stage of IPL 2025 has concluded, attention turns to its playoffs and final. Four teams will advance to reach this point and contest June 3’s grand final matchup.
IPL 2025 has witnessed some thrilling battles, with both sides showing impressive performances throughout. Competition amongst 10 teams for Orange Cap and Purple Cap is heating up.
On May 29th, Qualifier 1 will commence when Punjab Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru for direct qualification into the final.
Losers of this match-up will go onto play against Eliminator 1 winner for qualification into Qualifier 2, so make sure to follow all of the action live with Crickit! Afternoon matches start at 3:30 PM while evening games commence at 7:30 PM.
IPL 2025 Match 8
With a thrilling points table and CSK and PBKS as two of the most dominant sides in tournament history duelling for supremacy, there will be much to look forward to come December 18.
PBKS hopes to end their title drought while CSK boasts five titles; making for a matchup sure to produce fireworks.
Teams continue to fine-tune their squads and prepare to make their move in the final phase of 2025 IPL season. Follow all the action live on Crickit’s IPL 2025 page; afternoon matches begin at 3:30 PM while evening ones kick off at 7:30 PM.
Qualifier 1 matches between each of the top two teams from each group will determine who makes it through to final on June 3. Stay tuned.
IPL 2025 Match 9
The 2025 Indian Premier League marked its 18th edition and featured 10 teams and 74 matches between March 22 and June 3.
CSK and PBKS has long been one of the premier rivalries in IPL history, resulting in some breathtaking matches and championship victories by each team over time. Both clubs boast veteran status in IPL with CSK claiming five titles during its time there alone!
PBKS remain one of the premier T20 sides worldwide and hope to capitalize on recent successes by winning another trophy this time around.
