When batting first, CSK concluded at 187/8 after both fast bowlers claimed three wickets apiece.
Madhwal was amazing towards the finish, but Charak was the one that made the new ball talk.
Charak Strikes Early with Two Wickets in Opening Over
Charak was handed the second over and made an immediate impact by dismissing Devon Conway and Urvil Patel within three deliveries. Both batters attempted aggressive shots but failed to clear the 30-yard circle. Conway was caught at mid-off, while Patel handed a catch to mid-on.
Charak struck again in the seventh over, dismissing the in-form Ravindra Jadeja for just 1 run. Jadeja was caught at short mid-wicket, ending a promising partnership.
Best IPL Bowling Figures for Charak
Charak finished his four-over spell with figures of 3/47—his maiden three-wicket haul in the IPL. According to ESPNcricinfo, this performance took his overall tally to eight wickets from nine IPL matches, albeit at a high economy rate of 11.
Previously with the Lucknow Super Giants, Charak now has four wickets from four games in IPL 2025 at an economy of 11.90. Across 37 T20 matches, he has claimed 29 wickets with a career economy of around 8.7.
CSK’s Powerplay Woes Continue
Despite scoring 68 runs in the powerplay, CSK lost three wickets during that phase—thanks largely to Charak’s explosive start. According to Cricbuzz, CSK has now lost 28 wickets in the powerplay this season—the most by any team. Delhi Capitals follow with 23.
Madhwal’s Impactful Death Overs
Madhwal was introduced in the 11th over and had a shaky start, conceding five wides and a boundary. However, he bounced back by dismissing the in-form Dewald Brevis (42) in the 14th over.
In the final over, he removed Shivam Dube (39) and MS Dhoni (16), restricting CSK to just 17 runs in their last three overs.
Madhwal’s IPL 2025 Stats
Madhwal returned figures of 3/29 in his four overs. Having previously played for Mumbai Indians, he has now taken 23 wickets in 17 IPL games with an economy rate of 10.05, including a five-wicket haul.
In IPL 2025, he has claimed four wickets from four matches at an economy rate of 11.06. This match also marked his 50th T20 appearance, and he now boasts 58 wickets in the format.