Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been officially eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs after suffering their eighth loss in 10 matches, falling to Punjab Kings by four wickets. With only four games remaining, CSK can reach a maximum of 12 points—insufficient to break into the top four due to stronger positions of teams like PBKS, RCB, and others already at or above that mark. Currently placed last on the points table, CSK’s playoff hopes are mathematically over. The focus now shifts to salvaging pride in the remaining fixtures and speculations surrounding MS Dhoni’s potential final IPL season.
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After losing to PBKS, Chennai Super Kings are mathematically out of the playoff race, despite having four games left and a maximum possible 12 points.
Even if CSK win all remaining matches, 12 points won’t secure a top-four finish, as multiple teams have already surpassed that mark in a tightly contested season.
Speculation intensifies around Dhoni's retirement, with IPL 2025 potentially being his last. Fans may now focus more on a graceful farewell than a title run.
Currently in last place with just 4 points from 10 games, CSK are enduring one of their worst seasons since the inception of the IPL in 2008.
A poor NRR further seals CSK’s fate—making it impossible to leapfrog mid-table teams even with big wins in their final fixtures.
Upcoming matches against RCB, KKR, RR, and GT are now about pride, possible upsets, and giving fans a reason to stay engaged.
Punjab Kings’ clutch win over CSK not only boosted their own playoff chances but also served as the knockout punch to Dhoni’s men.
With playoffs out of reach, attention now turns to how CSK can revamp their squad, build around youth, and possibly plan beyond Dhoni.
With MI, DC, and GT all hovering around 12 points and more fixtures left, the mid-table chaos meant CSK had zero margin for slip-ups.
The answer is no—CSK are out. But fans still Googling playoff math can now pivot to CSK’s legacy, Dhoni’s farewell, and future team strategies.
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