After just one point in their last two games, PBKS win and move to the 2nd spot. And also knock CSK out. The top five sides are in a neck and neck race for the playoffs with LSG not too far behind. Even KKR at 7th have 9 points and are still in the race. Sets up the rest of the tournament nicely. Tomorrow RR take on MI in Jaipur and that should be a good game. We will be there for that. Do join us then. Till that time, it's time to take leave and say the same things again - sleep tight and take care. Bye for now.

Shreyas Iyer | Player of the Match: Love chasing on any field and I feel I thrive when there is a big total on the board and you need to take the charge and build the momentum for the next batters. Try to play on my instincts and back myself. (On his away form) I don't want to curse it at the moment, I'm enjoying as much as possible, trying stay in the present and just reacting to the ball. Once I get to know if there is a big total, does not matter home or away, I keep the same approach, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I know if I stay out there, I can chase down any target. Lately I have been batting a lot in the nets and facing the quick bowlers with the new-ball, I know the ball will skid on and come at a great pace. It has given me immense confidence. This is one part which I have really worked on. The attitude I keep is high all the time whenever I enter the field. These four boxes I tick and you see the reflection on the field. (On the humidity) More than the batting, the fielding was difficult as I was running from long-on to long-on. The over-rate also we had to maintain and I had to think in the nick of time. The humidity factor also, probably a lot more to any other field I have played on. We had a chat in between when Ricky came in and told we don't have to leave it till the last, we have to up the ante as they have a few amazing death bowlers in Pathirana, Khaleel and they have immense experience in their squad, the approach is to take on the bowlers and basically back ourselves. When I got in, I need to play a few balls and see how thew wicket is playing. I played 10 balls and decided it's time to take on the bowlers. Prabh and Priyansh, the starts they are giving, they have been fabulous in their approach and it is not that they are slogging. They are playing amazing cricket and hopefully they continue with that same momentum. (On if he is looking at the points table or just letting it happen) Just letting it happen.

Prabhsimran Singh: Both of us (himself and Priyansh Arya) have been batting well. The wicket was a bit slow today so we decided to take our time. When he got out, it became my responsibility to carry it forward. We were told in the camps before the season that we will be opening the batting together. We opened the batting in the practice matches as well and have bonded well. Wasn't too concerned about the asking rate, Shreyas (Iyer) was also at the crease and batting well. I knew if I wasn't able to hit, he would. I know that even if I hit 35-40 runs it is good for the team if it is in a winning cause, doesn't have to be a 100. I want to keep going when I get starts. All credit goes to Ricky sir for backing all the players. The captain and coach have created a great environment and are always talking to us and supporting us if we have a bad day. The effort will be to first qualify and then win the trophy.

Dhoni: I think the batting - yes, it was the first time we put enough runs on the board. But was it a par score? I feel slightly short. Yes, a bit demanding from the batters but I feel we could've got slightly more. I feel we need to take our catches. The partnership between Brevis and Sam was excellent. We didn't play the last four deliveries, and the second last over four batters got out. In close games, those 7 deliveries mean a lot. Well he's a fighter (Curran). That's something we all know. Whenever he turns up he wants to contribute. Unfortunately so far, whenever we tried to give him a chance, the wicket was on the slower side and he found it slightly difficult. But today's wicket was one of the best we've got at home in this tournament. That's the reason I felt we needed another 15 runs. It's the momentum in the middle order (Brevis offers). He's also a very good fielder, he has power and he can hit good balls for boundaries. And he brings good energy. Happy with the way he's playing. He can be an asset going ahead.

Stats by Shashikant Singh

Most wins against CSK at Chepauk
5 - MI (9 games)
5 - PBKS (9 games)*
4 - KKR (12 games)

For the first time in their IPL history, CSK is going to miss consecutive seasons in playoffs.

Most defeats for CSK at Chepauk in a season

PBKS have defeated CSK in seven of the last eight games including three wins at Chepauk in three visits since 2023.

For the first time in their IPL history, CSK lost five consecutive games at Chepauk.

CSK became the first team to be eliminated from playoff race this season.

23:26 Local Time, 17:56 GMT, 23:26 IST: Big smile on Ricky Ponting's face as PBKS knock CSK out of the playoffs race. The home side the first team to suffer that fate this season.

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Khaleel Ahmed to Marco Jansen, FOUR, very fine

MSD making changes to the field. A silly mid-off in. Four in on the off-side and one on the leg-side.