Indian Premier League powerhouse Chennai Super Kings have become the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race this season, paying the price for an outdated style of batting in the 10-team competition.

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.

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's second Indian Premier League hat-trick, followed by crucial knocks from captain Shreyas Iyer and opener Prabhsimran Singh on Wednesday (April 30, 2025) took Punjab Kings to a four-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings that ended the MS Dhoni-led franchise's playoff hopes.