The Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful teams in Indian Premier League history, are facing a rough season in IPL 2025. With just two wins from ten matches and sitting at the bottom of the points table, CSK’s playoff hopes are hanging by a thread.
Despite the team’s poor run of form, all eyes were on MS Dhoni ahead of their upcoming clash against Punjab Kings. The legendary CSK skipper turned heads with a powerful six-hitting display during a six-ball challenge at the team’s practice session at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The video, shared by CSK’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, quickly went viral as fans praised Dhoni’s trademark finishing power.
What's next for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025?
CSK’s recent record doesn’t inspire confidence — they’ve lost four of their last five games, including a heavy 9-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians and a 5-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
CSK would be desperate to register their third win of the tournament to keep slim hopes of making it to the playoffs alive. Even a talisman like Mahendra Singh Dhoni has failed to fire up the side after taking over the leadership from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been ruled out due to an elbow injury.
Next up, they face Punjab Kings in the 49th match of the tournament. PBKS, currently fifth on the table with five wins, three losses, and one no-result from nine matches, are eyeing a top-four finish. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the team is coming off a washed-out fixture against KKR and a prior defeat to RCB.
As CSK look to bounce back at home, fans will hope Dhoni’s net heroics can translate into a match-winning performance.
