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Super Kings have become the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race this season, paying the price for an outdated style of batting in the 10-team competition.

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.

IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings has become the first team to be eliminated from the race for the playoffs this season.