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Super Kings have become the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race this season, paying the price for an outdated style of batting in the 10-team competition.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

With a defeat against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings are officially out of the playoffs race. With that, Chennai set the unwanted record of not qualifying for the playoffs in consecutive years for the first time in history.