Yuzvendra chahal lit up the IPL 2025 season with a breathtaking display of leg-spin magic, becoming the first bowler to take a hat-trick this year. Bowling for punjab Kings against chennai Super Kings, chahal not only claimed a hat-trick but also finished the 19th over with four wickets—completely changing the course of the match.
A Decisive Over
Chennai Super Kings were building toward a strong finish when chahal returned to bowl his final over. ms dhoni launched him for a six, but chahal kept his cool and dismissed the legendary batter on the very next ball. What followed was a complete dismantling of the CSK lower order, as chahal trapped three more batters in quick succession—finishing the over with four wickets.
This special performance helped restrict CSK to under 200 when they looked set for much more.
A Place in the Record Books
Chahal’s feat wasn’t just match-winning—it was historic:
First hat-trick of IPL 2025
Second career IPL hat-trick, making him only the third bowler in league history to do so
Most four-wicket hauls in IPL history, surpassing all other spinners and pacers
First bowler ever to take a hat-trick against chennai Super Kings
His spell of 4/32 reaffirmed why chahal is regarded as one of the best in the business.
What chahal Said
Speaking after the game, chahal said his plan was to focus on bowling straight and tight. “With dhoni at the crease and the field in, I knew I had to be smart. The idea was to play with the batter’s mind and go for wickets,” he explained.
Turning Point of the Match
Until that point, CSK looked comfortable. But Chahal's over not only removed key players but also broke the momentum. From eyeing 210+, CSK were bowled out for 190—giving punjab Kings a manageable chase, which they completed with ease.
Looking Ahead
With this performance, yuzvendra chahal has set the benchmark for bowlers in IPL 2025. His ability to turn games in a single over is unmatched, and his experience will be a key weapon as punjab Kings push for their first-ever title.
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