Everything that could possibly go wrong for the CSK in IPL 2025, has gone wrong. Out of the six matches played, they have only won one, have lost their regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad due to an injury, and the batting form of the team has been miserable, including that of stand-in captain MS Dhoni.
As a result, they are 10th in the IPL 2025 points table, and have looked the worst team in the competition, where the players have shown lack of intent to win matches. Having said that, all is not lost for the team. After six clashes and one win only, they still have a realistic chance to make it to the playoffs.
CSK In Playoffs, If They Win 8 Out of 8
One of the simplest approaches will be, win the next 8 matches, and be guaranteed of a position in the IPL playoffs. But the Chennai team has never won so many matches on the trot, and given the current form; the very thought should be thrown out of the window immediately.
Just for the sake of it, if they win the next 8 clashes, then they would have 18 points against their name. That would be enough, no matter what. One of the positives for them could be, they have roped in the talented 17-year-old batter Ayush Mhatre, who might just bring some luck with him.
7 Victories & 1 Loss Still Enough
Look, ever since the 10-team format was introduced in the IPL in 2022, every time a team has secured 8 overall wins or 16 points, they have qualified for the playoffs. And it would be no different for Chennai Super Kings. So, in their 14-match journey, they still have a cushion of one bad match. But for that too, they would have to completely changed the script, as to what has happened in IPL 2025 till now.
6 Wins Will Complicate Matters for MS Dhoni’s Chennai
What happens if CSK, by the end of the league matches, lose two and win six? They would end with 14 points, and they would be in a direct race with a few other teams to make the cut. 14-point territory is that danger-zone, where the NRR comes into play, and the team with the best NRR makes to the next round. Last year, CSK faced it, when they finished fifth, despite finishing on same points with RCB — but Virat Kohli’s team still made the cut.
But anything lower than 12, if the team loses 3 on the way, there is just no chance and it will be all over for them. Meanwhile, they play their seventh match on Monday, against LSG in Lucknow.
CSK qualification scenario IPL 2025: MS Dhoni’s team still in contention, need six wins at least Inside Sport India.
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