CSK Crush GT by 83 Runs in Final League Clash
Chennai Super Kings ended their IPL 2025 campaign on a high, thrashing table-toppers Gujarat Titans by 83 runs. Powered by Dewald Brevis’ explosive 57 off 23 balls and Devon Conway’s 52, CSK posted 230 for 5. In reply, GT folded for 147, with Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj taking three wickets each.
The last league match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 25, 2025, in Ahmedabad was a blockbuster clash. Despite being at the bottom of the table, CSK delivered a commanding performance, defeating the table-topping GT by 83 runs. Batting first, CSK posted a mammoth 230/5, their highest total of the season, powered by explosive knocks from Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, and Devon Conway. GT, chasing 231, crumbled to 147 in 18.3 overs, unable to handle CSK’s disciplined bowling.
CSK Makes a Stunning Batting Performance
CSK won the toss and opted to bat on a pitch that promised runs but offered some assistance to bowlers who could exploit it. CSK made one change, bringing in Deepak Hooda for Ravichandran Ashwin, while GT replaced Kagiso Rabada with Gerald Coetzee. The innings exploded into life with young opener Ayush Mhatre who unleashed a fiery 34 off 17 balls, including three fours and three sixes, setting an aggressive tone.
His standout moment came in the second over against Arshad Khan, where he smashed 28 runs with a mix of lofted cover drives, powerful pulls, and a hooked six that sailed into the stands. Mhatre’s fearless approach rocketed CSK to 44/0 after three overs, giving them a dream start.
Devon Conway, at the other end, played a more measured role initially, anchoring the innings before finding his groove. He scored 52 off 35 balls, with six fours and two sixes, his elegant cover drives and a lofted six over long-on delighting the crowd. Mhatre’s blitz ended in the fourth over when he skied a shot off Prasidh Krishna, caught by Mohammed Siraj, bringing Urvil Patel to the crease.
Patel, who struggled against pace earlier in the season, pounced on loose deliveries, scoring 37 off 19 balls with four fours and two sixes. His flicked six off Siraj in the fifth over was a highlight, showing his flair, but he fell to Sai Kishore in the ninth over, caught by Shubman Gill after a leading edge. Shivam Dube, promoted to keep the momentum, smashed a quick 17 off 8 balls, including two towering sixes. His cameo ended when he miscued a dipping full toss from Shahrukh Khan to Coetzee at long-on.
Then came Dewald Brevis, the star of the innings, who lit up Ahmedabad with a breathtaking 57 off 23 balls. Nicknamed “Baby AB” for his AB de Villiers-like flair, Brevis hammered four fours and five sixes, blending power and innovation. His 50 came off just 19 balls, with back-to-back sixes off Siraj in the 18th over stealing the show.
Brevis’ ability to loft full balls, pull short ones, and even scoop with a bit of luck (a top-edged four over short fine leg) kept GT’s bowlers under pressure. He fell in the final over to Prasidh, caught by Jos Buttler off a top-edged pull, but not before pushing CSK to a commanding total. Ravindra Jadeja played a supporting role, scoring 21 off 18 balls with a four and a six, ensuring CSK crossed 200.
His steady contribution helped them finish at 230/5, a score that reflected a blend of youthful aggression and experienced composure. GT’s bowlers struggled, with Prasidh Krishna (2/22) being the exception, keeping things tight. Siraj (0/47), Arshad Khan (0/42), and Coetzee (0/34) were expensive, while spinners Rashid Khan (1/42) and Sai Kishore (1/23) couldn’t contain the onslaught. Brevis’ explosive knock, Mhatre’s fiery start, and Conway’s steady fifty made this one of CSK’s best batting displays of IPL 2025, setting a daunting target for GT.
Gujarat Titans Collapsed Under Pressure
Chasing 231, GT banked on their prolific opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. But CSK’s bowlers had other plans, starting with a bold move as Ravindra Jadeja opening the bowling. Jadeja kept things tight, conceding just 7 runs in the first over, setting a disciplined tone. Khaleel Ahmed, bowling with swing and precision, struck a massive blow in the third over, dismissing Gill for 13 off 9 balls. Gill, who’d hit a confident six down the ground, edged to Urvil Patel at slip, leaving GT rattled.
Jos Buttler, playing his final IPL 2025 game, struggled against Khaleel’s nagging line, managing just 5 off 7 balls before holing out to deep third, caught by Anshul Kamboj. Sherfane Rutherford followed, falling for a duck to Kamboj, who bowled a tight spell of 2/10 in two overs. His dismissal of Rutherford, caught by Mhatre at mid-on after a mistimed pull, left GT reeling at 30/3 after five overs, a far cry from CSK’s 82/1 at the same stage.
Sai Sudharsan tried to anchor the innings, scoring 41 off 28 balls with six fours, including a sublime clip off Khaleel and a lofted cover drive off Noor Ahmad. But he lacked support. Shahrukh Khan, who’d taken a wicket earlier, hit 19 off 15 balls with two sixes, including a lofted shot off Shivam Dube. He fell to Jadeja in the 10th over, caught by Pathirana at short third after a juggled effort. Jadeja struck again in the same over, removing Sudharsan, who miscued a lofted shot to Dube at point, leaving GT at 86/5.
The chase was effectively over, but Rashid Khan (12 off 8) and Arshad Khan (20 off 14, with three sixes) offered brief resistance. Noor Ahmad, CSK’s Afghan spinner, turned the game decisively with a brilliant 3/21. He dismissed Rashid, caught at long-on after a mistimed slog, Coetzee, bowled for 5 by a sharp-turning delivery, and Arshad, bowled by another turning ball. Pathirana chipped in with 1/29, removing Coetzee by hitting the leg stump with a low-keeping delivery. Kamboj sealed the game in the 18th over, having Sai Kishore caught by Dhoni for 3 off a top-edged pull, ending GT’s innings at 147.
CSK’s bowling was relentless, with Jadeja (2/17), Noor, and Kamboj leading the charge. Their fielding, often a weak link, was sharp, with catches from Pathirana, Dube, and Dhoni proving crucial. The powerplay was the turning point, where Khaleel and Kamboj’s early strikes derailed GT’s chase. Despite Sudharsan’s efforts, the escalating run rate and regular wickets ensured GT never recovered.
What’s Happening in the Points Table?
The IPL 2025 points table tells a tale of highs and lows for Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). GT, with 9 wins and 18 points from 14 matches, sits atop but needs favorable results to secure a top-two spot, as Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, with 17 points each, are hot on their heels.
CSK, despite a stunning 83-run win over GT, ended their campaign at the bottom for the first time in IPL history, managing only 4 wins and 8 points. With this match, despite no ups and downs in the points table, it has opened the gate for the other franchises to make some movement now.
TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game
The fans will see the 19th over of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) innings as ESPNcricinfo’s Magic Moment of the Day, as it turned the tide in their favor against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2025 match on May 25, 2025, in Ahmedabad. Bowled by Mohammed Siraj, the over yielded 20 runs, propelling CSK to a commanding 230/5. Dewald Brevis, on 39 at the start, smashed a six off a full, scrambled-seam delivery that Shahrukh Khan dropped at long-off, followed by another six straight down the ground.
A top-edged four and a single took Brevis to a 19-ball fifty, while Ravindra Jadeja added a single and a clipped two. This explosive over, with CSK’s current run rate soaring to 11.63, shifted momentum decisively, as Brevis’ aggressive 57 off 23 and Jadeja’s 19 off 16 ensured a daunting total that GT couldn’t chase, folding for 147.
TCNI’s Hero of the Day
To be named TCNI’s Hero of the Day, Prasidh Krishna delivered a standout bowling performance for Gujarat Titans (GT) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2025 match on May 25, 2025, in Ahmedabad. While CSK piled on 230/5, Prasidh’s economical spell of 4 overs, 0 maidens, 22 runs, and 2 wickets at an economy rate of 5.50 was a beacon of control amidst GT’s otherwise wayward bowling.
Purple Prasidh at his work, once again 🤩 pic.twitter.com/0aQfsWSxDy
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 25, 2025
He struck early, dismissing the explosive Ayush Mhatre (34 off 17) in the 3.4th over, caught by Mohammed Siraj, and later removed the dangerous Dewald Brevis (57 off 23) in the final over, caught by Jos Buttler. Prasidh’s 15 dot balls and tight lines, conceding just two fours and one six, stood out on a batting-friendly pitch. While teammates like Siraj (0/47) and Arshad Khan (0/42) leaked runs, Prasidh’s disciplined lengths and clever variations kept CSK in check, earning him praise as GT’s lone warrior.
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