Chennai Super Kings ’ tough campaign in IPL 2025 hit another low on Tuesday evening in Delhi, as they suffered their 10th defeat of the season equalling their worst-ever record for most losses in a single edition.
This unwanted statistic brings back memories of 2022, when CSK had also endured a 10-loss season. The other two instances of CSK losing eight matches in a season came in 2012 and 2020, both of which had still seen the side remain competitive. However, the 2025 campaign has been a far cry from those.
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This year, Chennai have looked out of sorts with both bat and ball. Injuries, inconsistency, and lack of firepower in key moments have all contributed to their decline. The side has struggled to find momentum, and their playoff hopes had already been dashed well before the final week of league matches.
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With one game left to play against Gujarat Titans . CSK not only face the prospect of setting an outright record for most defeats in a season, but also risk finishing last on the points table. To avoid that, they need a big win against the table-toppers, as their net run rate is significantly worse than that of Rajasthan Royals , who ended their season on a high.
Whether Chennai manage to salvage pride in their final outing remains to be seen. For now, they are staring at the possibility of their most disappointing season in IPL history.
This unwanted statistic brings back memories of 2022, when CSK had also endured a 10-loss season. The other two instances of CSK losing eight matches in a season came in 2012 and 2020, both of which had still seen the side remain competitive. However, the 2025 campaign has been a far cry from those.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
This year, Chennai have looked out of sorts with both bat and ball. Injuries, inconsistency, and lack of firepower in key moments have all contributed to their decline. The side has struggled to find momentum, and their playoff hopes had already been dashed well before the final week of league matches.
Quiz: Who's that IPL player?
With one game left to play against Gujarat Titans . CSK not only face the prospect of setting an outright record for most defeats in a season, but also risk finishing last on the points table. To avoid that, they need a big win against the table-toppers, as their net run rate is significantly worse than that of Rajasthan Royals , who ended their season on a high.
Whether Chennai manage to salvage pride in their final outing remains to be seen. For now, they are staring at the possibility of their most disappointing season in IPL history.
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