Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2025 playoff aspirations faced a significant setback after a five-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. This loss positions them at the bottom of the table with only four points from nine matches. While mathematically a playoff berth is still possible, CSK needs to win all remaining five games and rely on favourable outcomes from other matches. Post navigation ‘CSK got it wrong at the IPL auction’: Fleming breaks silence ‘Not interested in playing in India’: Pakistan cricketer sparks controversy