Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most successful franchises in Indian Premier League (IPL) history with five titles, are facing an uphill battle in the ongoing season.Â
Known for their consistency, CSK is in uncharted territory this year, languishing at the bottom of the points table.Â
With a poor run of form and a dire Net Run Rate (NRR), the MS Dhoni-led side needs a miraculous turnaround to secure a top-four spot. Here’s a detailed look at CSK’s qualification scenario for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
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Chennai Super Kings’ Performance in IPL 2025 Thus Far
CSK’s IPL 2025 campaign has been a stark departure from their storied legacy. After kicking off with a promising win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Yellow Army slumped to a string of defeats, including five consecutive losses.
In their seventh match of the season, CSK defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets. However, they again suffered two back-to-back losses to Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), respectively.
Qualification Scenarios for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025
CSK’s playoff hopes are hanging by a thread with only a mathematical possibility of qualification. To have a realistic chance, CSK must win all five of their remaining matches to reach 14 points.Â
Historically, 16 points (eight wins) virtually guarantees a playoff spot, while 14 points (seven wins) can suffice in rare cases, as seen with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2024, though it often depends on NRR and other results.
A single loss in their next five matches could eliminate CSK, as 12 points is unlikely to be enough in the highly competitive 2025 season.Â
CSK would not only need to win all of their upcoming matches but also ensure they improve their existing NRR of -1.302.
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Chennai Super Kings' Remaining Fixtures in IPL 2025
Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
April 30 | Punjab Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
May 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
May 7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
May 12 | Rajasthan Royals | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
May 18 | Gujarat Titans | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
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