CSK may be out of the playoffs, but they made sure the world was watching as they ended their IPL 2025 campaign with a bang.
Their 83-run thrashing of Gujarat Titans not only shook up the points table but gave CSK fans something to cheer about after a tough season.
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Dewald Brevis stole the show with a stunning finish. The young South African smashed 57 runs off just 23 balls, reaching his fifty in a blazing 19 balls.
His aggressive hitting in the death overs helped CSK post a strong total of 230 for 5. Earlier, Devon Conway laid the foundation with a well-made half-century, though he was soon dismissed by Rashid Khan right after reaching his milestone.
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The middle overs were quiet, but CSK’s fiery finish made all the difference.
One of the biggest highlights of the season has been 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre.
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Though he didn’t have a big game this time, his debut season has been impressive: 7 matches, 240 runs, a strike rate of 188.9, and a highest score of 94 off 48 balls.
With that kind of form and temperament, CSK might just have found their next superstar.
Gujarat Titans came into the match needing 231 runs to secure a top-two finish. But their chase collapsed early when they lost Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sherfane Rutherford inside the first three overs.
CSK’s young pacer Anshul Kamboj removed Gill and Rutherford, while Khaleel Ahmed took out Buttler. The backbone of the GT batting was broken quickly.
Ravindra Jadeja then took charge, dismissing both Shahrukh Khan and Sai Sudharsan in the same over.
GT never recovered from that blow and were bowled out for just 147 runs—an emphatic 83-run defeat at home.
One bright spot for Gujarat was Noor Ahmad, who claimed his 24th wicket of the season to become the new Purple Cap holder. His consistency has been one of GT’s major positives this year despite the team’s struggles.
Before this loss, GT looked almost certain to finish in the top two. But now, with this defeat, teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are back in the top two race. Fans of these teams have been celebrating CSK’s win like their own victory.
Speaking of IPL drama, MI’s turnaround has been remarkable. Since May 22, they needed all the teams in the top 4 to lose to keep their playoff hopes alive.
And it happened — GT lost, then RCB lost, PBKS lost, and GT lost again. Now, MI have a chance to qualify for Qualifier 1 (Q1), making it a thrilling finish.
The upcoming PBKS vs MI match will decide who plays in Q1, and in RCB vs LSG, if RCB wins, they take Q1; otherwise, GT will grab the spot. It’s shaping up to be an intense race.
Amid all this chaos, there was a nostalgic moment as Suresh Raina confirmed he will return to CSK next season—not as a player but as the batting coach.
From “Mr. IPL” to mentor, it’s a full-circle moment for fans and the franchise.
And what about MS Dhoni? Whether this was his final match in yellow remains a mystery. The iconic skipper has kept his future under wraps all season.
But if this was goodbye, it was a perfect farewell: a big win, young stars shining, and the crowd roaring for him.
CSK may not be lifting the trophy this year, but their final game showed intent, fire, emotion, and hope for the future. If 2025 marks the end of an era, the next one already looks full of promise.
