Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful franchises in the history of the Premier League of India, experienced a historical decline in the 2025 season. After 10 games, the yellow men were the first team to formally thrown out of the playoff contention – an unthinkable scenario for a team based on inheritance and sovereignty.
With only two wins and eight losses, this season was the story of false fires, missed opportunities and miscalculation. At the beginning of the campaign, Captain Ruturaj seriously removed the acceleration of Gaikwad’s injury. Fans, Mrs. Dhoni found a tremor of hope when he took back his tasks in the middle of the season, but even the legendary figure did not cover his usual magic. However, CSK’s problems are deeper than a sudden change in leadership.
In the past
Although he brought signatures in the middle of the season such as Dewald Brevis and Ayush Mhatre, the CSK seemed to be married to traditional strategies that were no longer valid in the modern T20 jack. The high -risk that defines today’s IPL, the reluctance of adapting to high reward style was costly.
Among the many remarkable problems that CSK faces this season, it stands out that they cannot benefit from PowerPlay. Ten times six CSK, this season by any team by any of the first six sailors did not pass 50 runs. PowerPlay operation rates are only 7.91 the lowest among all teams this year.
In a league, which is increasingly defined by aggressive beginnings and power strokes from Ball One, CSK’s sluggish approach brought them back and over again. The reluctance of taking the risks early meant that conservative middle degrees could not heal.
While the other teams adopted the beginning of the explosive, CSK remained conservative. In 10 matches, PowerPlay shot only six people, Mhatre accounts for two. Famous home castles in Chepauk also collapsed – this season loses five of the six games played there.
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The stroke was the biggest disappointment. April 30 until the clashes against the PBKs CSK, the first shot was not even over 200. Innings were often carefully marked rather than aggression, which facilitated the pressure of the opposition parties.
Top Four CSK Dough Stroke Statistics (in 2025 Season)
None of the Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja and Mrs. Dhoni gave big points and did not only get three fifty points between them. These are not championships.
Go back without biting, without punchingTraditionally, Spin, the CSK’s castle in Chepauk, could not deliver it this time. Despite the presence of first -class options such as Jadeja, R Ashwin and Noor Ahmad, the spin trio was crushed. As the tournament progressed, Noor was strong but decreased. Jadeja and Ashwin, once reliable, could not deliver match -rotation spells.
In the meantime, in the speed section, Khaleel Ahmed was the only bright spark. He demanded eight small gates during nine inning on PowerPlay – more than other bowling at that stage of the season. In addition, this season the highest point ball (106) bowling made. However, Matheesha Pathirana, a star with high expectations, turned out to be a disappointment.
CSK Bowling Summary (2025)
CSK Bowling Statistics
Although he used 21 different players this season, CSK could not find a winning combination.
Auction false steps, strategic failuresRuturaj, Jadeja, Dhoni, Pathirana and Dube, after holding a large RS 55 Crore bag, expectations were at the height of the sky. However, CSK’s auction strategy backfired. They chased the familiar faces and overlooked the winners. It was noteworthy not to be able to land Deepak Chahar, but more importantly, how they get almost every player they offer aggressively – they just perform low performance.
They chose experiences in explosion, signed names like Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar and Deepak Hooda, and ignore the younger, more dynamic abilities who dominated the league.
A pale roar in ChepaukThis year, the famous “whistle p been in Chepauk was not about the divine victory – it was about what Ms Dhoni was walking bat. As the team continued to lose, the crowd found consolation in watching the protector of ‘Thala’ even for a few deliveries. For many fans, Dhoni is the only reason to cheer up in an unforgettable season.
Not a one -time no longerMany fans may want to write 2025 as a deviation. However, this is CSK’s fourth unsuccessful campaign in six seasons:
2020 – He was not entitled
2022 – He was not entitled
2024 – He was not entitled
2025 – He was not entitled
Ironically, they won the IPL again in 2021 and 2023, with almost the same squad that failed in almost and after the seasons. This inconsistency proposes deeper issues in strategy and execution.
What’s next?
BIG QUESTION: Will Mrs. Dhoni return for a last life in 2026, or is it the time to continue? Will the CSK be rebuilt, rediscover and embrace the new age of the T20 jack? Or will they continue to stick to nostalgia and familiarity?
A franchise known for its stability is now at a intersection. Decisions taken in the coming months may define the next ten years of the Chennai Super Kings jack.
