Chennai Super Kings, shocked by five consecutive losses after an initial win, face increasing pressure in IPL 2025. In their last match defeated against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday saw a record low score at their home ground. From six matches CSK with just two points sitting in the ninth place in point table, is it all over for CSK and their playoff chances?
Chennai Super Kings find themselves in a dangerous position after losing five continuous matches after wining IPL 2025 season opening match. The five-time champions, CSK are ninth in the IPL point table, with their latest defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders which resulting in their lowest-ever score at their home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk.
Out of six matches only one win is a dire position. Even, Chennai Super Kings still have a mathematical chance to reach the playoffs despite their poor begin to the IPL 2025 season.
As per recent IPL history which shows teams can recover from poor starts, as demonstrated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024. RCB won only one of their first eight matches before embarking on a six match winning streak.
RCB’s remarkable reversal included wins against strong teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad, consecutive wins over Gujarat Titans, a convincing win against Punjab Kings, and pivotal wins over Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super KIngs in the season finale.
IPL history advice teams needs seven wins for a playoff chance, while eight wins guarantees qualification for playoff. Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2019 season was only one team has qualified for playoffs, completing fourth with a 6-8 record.
CSK’s self IPL history offers hope, specially their 2010 title-winning campaign. In that season they started with a 2-5 record before winning three consecutive home matches to level their record at 5-5.
