Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in IPL 2025, falling to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mullanpur. But beyond the scoreboard, it was CSK’s poor fielding performance that became the biggest talking point — with even former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan taking to social media to express his disappointment.
8 Dropped Catches – Pathan Rips Into Fielding Standards
Watching CSK drop multiple crucial chances against Punjab, Irfan Pathan wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“8 drop catches in the game today. Itne to Legend League mein nahi chorte bhai (Even in the Legend League, we don’t drop this many).”
His comment reflected the sentiment of fans and experts alike, who watched the Super Kings let the game slip through their hands — literally.
Costly Errors Hand PBKS the Advantage
The tone was set early when Khaleel Ahmed dropped a return catch off Priyansh Arya, who was on just 6. From there, CSK’s woes only deepened:
Ravindra Jadeja misjudged a straightforward catch in the deep
Mukesh Choudhary spilled another chance at long-off
Several missed opportunities allowed Arya and Shashank Singh to build match-defining innings
Priyansh Arya made CSK pay with a stunning 39-ball century, while Shashank supported brilliantly — taking the game away from CSK.
Stephen Fleming: “We Lost the Game in the Field”
Even CSK’s head coach Stephen Fleming, usually composed, admitted that the game slipped away due to poor fielding:
“The game was really lost in the field. We were sloppy and lacked accuracy under pressure.”
He acknowledged a few positives like the early success in the powerplay and MS Dhoni’s late fireworks, but reiterated:
“This match wasn’t about batting. It was about missed chances. It’s been a frustrating season so far.”
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