@Anshul Kamboj after Dismising Shubman Gill Vs GT IPL2025
CSK won their IPL 2025 league match 83 runs ahead of Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 25, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While the win did not help CSK escape the bottom of the points table, it demonstrated their abilities and finished their season with a good result. With Devon Conway and Dewald Brevis blasting the ball and Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmed controlling their bowling, CSK easily outplayed a GT team that struggled at the crease. As MS Dhoni still didn’t confirm if he’d play in the IPL next season, this match led to people wondering about his future.
Match Overview :
CSK, under MS Dhoni, won the toss and picked to bat first, a move that made a big difference. They successfully reached 230 for 5 in their 20 overs, a new best for them in IPL 2025. The match was driven by the good batting of Devon Conway (52 off 36), Dewald Brevis (57 off 33) and the quick 34 from Ayush Mhatre. Because of that, GT was bowled out for 147 in just 18.3 overs and Sai Sudharsan’s 41 was the only time they scored well. It was CSK’s bowlers, led by Anshul Kamboj (3/13) and Noor Ahmed (3/21), who took apart GT’s batting and gave their team a huge 83-run win.
How CSK Has Taught Batting :
After a tough season for their batting, CSK’s batsmen performed extremely well in this tournament. The opener was Ayush Mhatre, who joined Devon Conway for the opening innings. Arshad Khan was attacked by Mhatre, who smashed him for 28 runs in just the second over. His aggressive 34 off just 17 balls which included three hits for four and three for six, formed a great start. Krishna had Mhatre bowled, so Conway and Patel took over and ensured England reached 68/1 by the end of the powerplay.
Freddie Conway composed a 52 to keep things steady, while Brevis hit an unstoppable 57 to take Player of the Match. Because of their partnership, CSK were able to score quickly in the second half, with help from the middle order taking the total to 230/5. Prasidh Krishna (2/22) was the best bowler for GT, but Sarfaraz (3/36), Mohammed Siraj (0/42) and Arshad Khan (0/49) all went for many runs. This batting display was completely different from CSK’s season, since they managed just four wins in 14 matches and ranked last with eight points.
Batting collapse at GT :
Gujarat Titans aimed to begin strongly when chasing 231, but the bowlers from Chennai Super Kings prevented that. The first pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan tried to go for big shots, but a catch by Urvil Patel at slip dismissed Gill for 13, leaving GT at 24/1 in the second over. Sudharsan gave a good performance with 41 runs in 28 deliveries, but his teammates kept losing their wickets. When Jos Buttler got out early in the chase, it made things even tougher for GT.
Anshul Kamboj was responsible for most of the wickets, getting 3/13 and breaking up GT’s middle order. Spinner Noor Ahmed was as threatening as his Sri Lankan opposite and Jadeja, Khaleel and Pathirana completed the clean sweep in just 18.3 overs. The final nail in the coffin was Sai Kishore being out after Kamboj bowled a short delivery, with Dhoni taking the catch. The heavy loss by 83 runs against CSK was GT’s greatest in three seasons of IPL and it left them without confidence after suffering back-to-back losses right before the playoffs.
Key Moments of the Match :
- Dewald Brevis (Player of the Match): Brevis’s 57 showed he could be aggressive while still calm. How he dominated the GT bowlers suggested that he might become a rising star for CSK. After the game, Brevis told reporters, “I’m definitely pleased with the result.” I’m really getting into it and having a lot of fun. Just let myself be the person I am – someone who has played the sport.
- thanks to his 52, Conway provided the stability for CSK, keeping their innings going after Mhatre’s quick start. His experience helped him counsel the new players.
- Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmed claimed six wickets between them and GT’s batsmen could not deal with the speed of Kamboj and the spin of Ahmed.
- Dhoni’s catch of Sai Kishore was truly impressive and led many to ask if it might have been his last wicketkeeping performance in the IPL. People’s shouts showed how intense the game had become.
The biggest question is where MS Dhoni’s career will take him from here :
Many started talking again about MS Dhoni’s future in the IPL after the match. Asked about 2026, Dhoni said he has four or five months to plan his next moves. You need to be at your highest level since it’s professional cricket. What we do is not considered performances. What really matters is to notice how hungry you are. He explained that he needs to go to Ranchi for a break and might enjoy riding a bike, before deciding what to do next. Because he wasn’t certain, fans and analysts were left wondering and ESPNcricinfo said, “Will he?” Won’t he? It is only God who is aware. He admitted that the team’s difficulties in the first four Chennai games were caused by having to bat second which isn’t their strongest position. He is confident that Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead a stronger squad nex
Impact on the Teams :
it was not all good news for CSK after their win. Even though they finished at the bottom of the table, their big 83-run win proved what they can do at their best. It showed me how much better things could be if their batting had clicked sooner. Captain Shubman Gill said it was a “bitter experience” for the team after losing the match. Although GT won nine games and lost five, giving them 18 points and a playoff spot, they still needed help from other teams to reach the top two. The outcome uncovered issues with their batting, mainly against top quality spin and fast bowling.
Conclusion :
On May 25, 2025, CSK showed how to win in T20 by batting aggressively, bowling with discipline and having sharp fielders. While the win didn’t save their season, it showed what the team could achieve and introduced young players such as Brevis and Kamboj. The loss gave GT a push to improve before the playoffs. Most importantly, the match once again made MS Dhoni a focus, since his future in the sport is one of the biggest mysteries. The team’s enduring spirit came to mind as CSK fans cheered “WhistlePodu” after the win in a tough season.
Brief Scores :
CSK Innings : 230/5 (20 Overs) Dewald Brevis 57 off 23 Balls (4 Fours And 5 Sixes), Devon Conway 52 off 35 Balls (6 Four And 2 Sixes).
GT Bowling : Prasidh Krishna 2/22 (4 Overs), Shahrukh Khan 1/13 (1 Overs).
GT Innings : Sai Sudharsan 41 off 28 Balls (6 Fours), Arshad Khan 20 off 14 Balls ( 3 Sixes).
CSK Bowling : Anshul Kamboj 3/13 (2.3 Overs), Noor Ahmed 3/21 (4 Overs).
Player of the Match : Dewald Brevis
Result : Channai Super Kings Won by 83 Runs.