Chennai Super Kings Out of Playoffs, Risk of Dropping to Bottom of Points Table Intensifies

IPL 2025: The journey of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025 has been very challenging this time. This season, the team had to face constant struggles, due to which their performance looked very different and disappointing from the previous many nuances. The 10th defeat in Delhi on Tuesday not only increased their defeat count but this season is also proving to be the worst for them in IPL history. The team looked weak in both batting and bowling departments, due to which they were the first to be out of the playoff race.

CSK's worst performance in IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings, which has always been counted among the strong and experienced teams of IPL, disappointed its fans this time. This season, the team's batting lineup could not perform as expected. Many times the batsmen were seen kneeling under pressure, due to which they could not have an upper hand in the matches. The bowlers were also not successful in stopping the opposing teams, due to which the series of continuous defeats continued.

Losing 10 matches in a season again – a matter of concern

This is the second time after 2022 that CSK has lost 10 matches in a single season. The team was struggling that year too, but then the team showed a strong comeback in some matches. This time due to injuries and poor performance, the team could never maintain its balance. The team's weaknesses were further exposed due to the injuries of star players. This time the team did not get any special success even under the leadership of captain Dhoni.

Disappointing performance of the team despite Dhoni's captaincy

When the captaincy came into the hands of Dhoni after Ruturaj Gaikwad got injured, the fans hoped that the team would make a comeback. But Dhoni's magic did not work this time too. The team faced defeat in many matches and was under constant pressure. Some wins in the beginning could not take the team forward and eventually the team was out of the playoffs.

Out of playoffs and threat of lower position in the table

CSK now has only one match left, which is against Gujarat Titans. Even a win in this match cannot bring the team back in the playoff race as their net run rate has become very poor. Teams like Rajasthan Royals have strengthened their position on the table by performing better. In such a situation, it is a big challenge for CSK to finish this season in as respectable a manner as possible.

CSK needs future strategy and improvement

This time's poor performance is a big lesson for CSK. The team needs to identify its weaknesses and prepare afresh. It will be necessary to bring back injured players, give opportunities to young players and create harmony in the team. If CSK want to make a comeback in the next season, then they will have to seriously consider their strategy and playing XI.